A report by New Schools Venture reveals that only 25% of leadership teams in the education sector are made up of Black or Latino leaders, and just 17% of CEOs reflect those identities—despite the students and communities our systems are designed to serve. That disparity represents more than a representation gap; it reflects a concentration of decision-making power that too rarely includes leaders with lived experience closest to the work. The C-Level Pathway exists to change that reality by equipping Black and Latino executives with the strategic acumen, adaptive leadership capacity, and peer brotherhood required to lead complex organizations, steward resources responsibly, and drive measurable results at scale.

​An All Inclusive C-level Leadership Experience

The C-Level Pathway is built for leaders responsible for large teams, complex systems, and high-stakes decisions. This all-inclusive experience blends executive coaching, strategic leadership development, and brotherhood—grounded in the management of self, others, and the work.
 

Executive Leadership Core Curriculum

Each C-Level fellow receives a comprehensive, high-touch leadership package:

1. 10 one-on-one executive coaching sessions with a certified executive coach focused on strategic, adaptive, and emotional intelligence leadership.

2. 360° executive leadership emotional intelligence competence inventory (ESCI) assessment with a personalized growth plan.

3. Mentorship from a seasoned/veternan C-level Black or Latino leader navigating similar pressures and responsibilities.

4. Four in-person executive retreats featuring  over 40+ hours of best-in-class leadership development. Including our annual Executive Wellth Summit: A Well Leader Executive Experience

Retreat Partners & Focus Areas: Retreat learning is delivered by nationally recognized partners, including:

1. The Management Center— Managing others and driving results through teams

2. Together Leader Group — Executive-level personal organization and time management

3. Authentic Leaders — Leading with self-awareness and managing your ego

4. Noble Story Group — Emotionally intelligent and adaptive people leadership

5. Accelerate Learning — Systems and organizational leadership

6. Second City Works — Agile leadership, communication, and executive presence

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All sessions are anchored in our core executive leadership pillars:

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1. Management of Self:

• Using Emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness to lead from values and standards, identify self-limiting mindsets that decrease effectiveness​

   2.  Management of Others:

• Building high-performing teams 

• Using Emotional Intelligence to build social-awareness skills to meet people where they are and identify what they need, and strengthen relationship management skills to create

   3.  Management of the Work:

• Creating a high-performing culture through strong organizational and systems leadership

Executive Masterclasses & Wellness

C-Level fellows also gain access to experiences designed to sustain both performance and well-being:

• Using AI to increase both personal effectiveness and results for students

• Financial and wealth-building workshops

• Physical and mental wellness sessions

• Career strategy and succession planning support

Soul-fulfilling Brotherhood

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1. C-suite roles can be isolating. The C-Level Pathway builds a national brotherhood of Black and Latino executives who share strategies, support one another through high-stakes decisions, and help each other move from survival to thriving. This is more than a leadership program—it is a community of executives committed to driving elite outcomes for students, building healthier organizations, and opening doors for the leaders coming behind them.

Program Cost: $15,000