Archives of School of Political Leadership

SoPL is Creating New Worlds and Fostering Hope

SoPL is Creating New Worlds and Fostering Hope This is the final post in our School of Political Leadership (SoPL) blog series! This year, 14 dynamic leaders joined SoPL to build powerful advocacy campaigns that drive racial, economic, and environmental justice in our food and farm systems. Over six months, participants will dove into leadership […]
7 months ago

SoPL Reflections: Mississippi Fresh’s Mission to Reclaim Narrative Power in the Fight for Food Justice

This is the fourth post in our School of Political Leadership (SoPL) blog series! This year, 14 dynamic leaders are joining SoPL to build powerful advocacy campaigns that drive racial, economic, and environmental justice in our food and farm systems. Over six months, participants will dive into leadership training, strategy development, and mentorship—gaining the skills […]
7 months ago

Claiming Power on Colfax: FJNWA’s Reflections on Power Analysis & Campaign Strategy at SoPL

This is the second post in our School of Political Leadership (SoPL) blog series! This year, 14 dynamic leaders are joining SoPL to build powerful advocacy campaigns that drive racial, economic, and environmental justice in our food and farm systems. Over six months, participants will dive into leadership training, strategy development, and mentorship—gaining the skills […]
10 months ago

Advocacy & Action: Reflections on our Final SoPL Session!

By Mina Seck, Community Food Manager, SPROUT NOLA, and Member of the “A Greener New Orleans” SoPL team I’m extremely lucky to be a part of the A Greener New Orleans campaign, a coalition of growers, food access advocates, policy advisors, and community members who are advocating for a policy platform in New Orleans that […]
3 years ago

There is More That Unites Us Than Divides Us: Reflections on Messaging through SoPL

By Caitlin Stuart, Community Engagement & Navigator Manager, Nourish Colorado and Member of the Nourish Colorado SoPL team Our team, Nourish Colorado, joined HEAL’s School of Political Leadership (SoPL) as four women from vastly different backgrounds passionate about food justice and access on the Healthy Food Incentives team at our work, also called Nourish Colorado. […]
3 years ago

12 Grassroots Leaders Join Political Leadership Cohort to Develop Food and Farm Advocacy Campaigns

For Immediate Release: February 22, 2023 Contact: Shane Tan (shane.tan@berlinrosen.com); Neshani Jani (neshani@healfoodalliance.org) 12 Grassroots Leaders Join Political Leadership Cohort to Develop Food and Farm Advocacy Campaigns HEAL Food Alliance’s School of Political Leadership provides grassroots leaders across the food justice movement a campaign incubator and movement-building support. NATIONAL (February 22, 2023) — Today, the […]
3 years ago