SADIE NASH LEADERSHIP ProJECT

“Our partnership with Amplify Her Foundation has allowed us to dream abundantly and has empowered us to expand our reach and deepen our impact within the communities where Nashers (what our participants call themselves) live. Sadie Nash believes that young people are leaders NOW, in their schools, communities and in Sadie Nash spaces. We are incredibly grateful for their belief in our mission and the transformative change we are able to create together.”
— Tené Adero Howard, Executive Director, Sadie Nash Leadership Project

MISSION 

Sadie Nash Leadership Project’s mission is to strengthen, empower, and equip young women and gender-expansive youth of color as agents for change in their lives and in the world. They use popular education to build community, critical consciousness, and college and career readiness among participants. Sadie Nash Leadership Project offers an array of inter-related programs that serve different needs, and reach young people in various circumstances and stages of their development.

 
 

GRANT PURPOSE & IMPACT

Amplify Her Foundation funding will support Sadie Nash Leadership Project’s ELLA Fellowship Program, an initiative that equips young leaders to drive meaningful change in their communities.

Named after the iconic social activist Ella Baker, the Fellowship stands for Engage, Learn, Lead, and Act. This year-long program offers college-age participants an unparalleled opportunity to engage deeply in leadership development and activism through the creation and implementation of a meaningful, ambitious social justice project in their community. By connecting passion with purpose, the ELLA Fellowship equips young people with the tools, resources, and mentorship they need to effect sustainable change.

Fellows receive intensive training to design, execute, and present original social justice initiatives addressing critical issues within their communities. The program includes monthly retreats where participants refine their ideas, collaborate with peers, and receive mentorship from experienced leaders. These retreats foster a vibrant community of changemakers who support one another in their growth and development. Fellows also receive a monthly stipend, ensuring they have the financial support necessary to complete their work.

Through this strategic investment, the Amplify Her Foundation ensures that its support reaches a program with a proven track record of driving impact and nurturing leadership. By funding the ELLA Fellowship, the Foundation empowers a new generation of visionary changemakers, aligns with its mission to advance equity and justice, and contributes to the broader goals of the Sadie Nash Leadership Project.