Conservation Leadership Initiative

Our Goals
Connecting with the next generation of conservation leaders.
What We鈥檙e Doing
约炮视频 Florida's unique co-mentoring program connects college students with chapter leaders for impactful conservation efforts.
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约炮视频 Florida's Conservation Leadership Initiative (CLI) is an experiential learning program providing opportunities for undergraduate college students to immerse themselves in 约炮视频 initiatives and chapters, strengthen leadership skills, and gain an understanding of career options in the conservation field. CLI is a unique, intergenerational experience uniting 约炮视频鈥檚 leaders with a diverse group of college students from across Florida. The program pairs each student with an 约炮视频 chapter leader, offering co-mentoring opportunities for 约炮视频 leaders and college students to network, share, and learn from each other. Through CLI, students are introduced to 约炮视频 conservation initiatives, and 约炮视频 leaders learn how to better engage, communicate with, and develop the next generation of leaders.

In 2019, CLI expanded from a one-day event at the 约炮视频 Assembly to a year-long program, offering more opportunities for students to fully immerse themselves into both their local 约炮视频 chapter and the 约炮视频 Florida network. Students are offered a variety of experiences across the state, both in person and through online platforms. Topics include 约炮视频 Florida鈥檚 Community Science initiatives, 约炮视频 sustainability partners, hands-on restoration and conservation projects, advocacy, and more.

A Year-Long, Immersive Experience
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The application for the 2025-26 Cohort will open soon. For any questions, please contact Kristen Kosik at kristen.kosik@audubon.org.

A Welcoming Space for Everyone

Striving to create a growth-oriented environment, CLI is designed to be welcoming, equitable, and accessible for everyone.  We believe the diversity of ideas and approaches influenced by our different lived experiences is critical for the future of 约炮视频. As such, applicants from underrepresented groups in conservation and other natural resources fields are strongly encouraged to apply.

2024-2025 Student Cohort Sponsors

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Testimonials

The connections forged here will undoubtedly shape my journey as a future conservation professional.

Leila Sujanani, University of South Florida, 2023-2024 Cohort

CLI is a game changer when it comes to personal, academic, and career growth.

Melissa Murray, Nova Southeastern University, 2022-2023 Cohort

The CLI program has been an amazing opportunity to network with conservation professionals and learn about their work.

Abby Reed, University of South Florida, 2023-2024 Cohort