Emerging As Global Leaders Experience
Accelerating the careers of young veterans and mission-oriented public servants.
Objectives
EAGLE accelerates the careers of emerging leaders working in national security and public service. The program provides participants with intensive leadership development based on theories of innovation, technology and entrepreneurship.
Solutions
Over the course of several virtual immersive workshop sessions, participants gain experience with design thinking, lean startup methods, strengths-based leadership, and professional networking strategies to help them maximize impact. EAGLE alumni gain a diverse community and support system that encourages continued growth beyond the program.
EAGLE selects 25-30 talented leaders to participate in an intensive range of virtual workshops, roundtables, networking sessions, and keynote speaking engagements spearheaded by senior leaders from government, academia, and private industry.
Participants are early- and mid-career mission-oriented civilian or veteran leaders from diverse fields driven by a strong desire to confront professional challenges with disruptive strategies, and willing to invest in their development and the development of their colleagues.
Criteria to Apply
U.S. Citizen [can be based internationally during the program as long as able to attend sessions]
Experience as a civilian or veteran emerging leader
Driven by a strong desire to confront personal questions and willingness to share with others
An openness to exploring new methods of learning
Committed to attending all sessions and completing all assignments
Our EAGLE cohorts consist of highly motivated public servants, veterans, and civilian leaders united by a shared commitment to service and innovation. Selected from diverse professional backgrounds, each cohort explores leadership grounded in values, innovation, and impact — building a tight-knit community ready to tackle real challenges together.
Founders’ Circle Community
Join the EAGLE Founders' Circle to support young veterans and public servants in their personal and professional leadership development!
Founders' Circle Benefits
- Access to a pipeline of high-caliber, young veterans and public servants.
- Ability to contribute to EAGLE curriculum as speakers and subject matter experts.
- Join a community of mission-oriented champions dedicated to developing the next generation of national security leaders.
- Ability to guide EAGLE's content by shaping the agenda around strategic priorities and perspectives.
If YOU would like to join the Founders’ Circle, email us.
Testimonials
“I appreciated better understanding my strengths and how to leverage them moving forward.”
— International Public Affairs, MA Public Policy Candidate, EAGLE Graduate
“The opportunity to meet like-minded professionals at similar career stages while also learning more about ourselves and how to practice self-improvement.”
— Cybersecurity Sector, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, EAGLE Graduate
“The format was engaging and fun. The content was rich, and I learned leadership lessons I will carry with me into the future.”
— Technology & Cyber Sector, MA Security Studies Candidate, EAGLE Graduate
“The assignments forced me to think about applying what I had learned to my own life and career.”
- Defense Technology Sector, Boren Fellow, EAGLE Graduate