Preparing African Americans For Executive Advancement
Discover how The Advanced Leadership Initiative is helping to build the pipeline of African American leadership in Pittsburgh. Learn about the Executive Leadership Academy and our partnership with Carnegie Mellon University. Be a part of our region’s diversity solution!
Why Now
Discover How We’re Building A Pipeline Of African American Leadership In Pittsburgh
- The Advanced Leadership Initiative has a vision to dramatically improve the regional presence of African Americans in corporate and nonprofit leadership roles, helping to create a more diverse, inclusive and prosperous community.
- To achieve this vision, The Advanced Leadership Initiative will support the development and implementation of an executive education program to build the pipeline of African American Leadership in the Pittsburgh region.
- African Americans represent 24% of the population of Pittsburgh and 13% in Allegheny County, yet African Americans represent less than 1% of Executive Leadership – significantly disproportionate to our population.
Why Now
Discover How We’re Building A Pipeline Of African American Leadership In Pittsburgh
- The Advanced Leadership Initiative has a vision to dramatically improve the regional presence of African Americans in corporate and nonprofit leadership roles, helping to create a more diverse, inclusive and prosperous community.
- To achieve this vision, The Advanced Leadership Initiative will support the development and implementation of an executive education program to build the pipeline of African American Leadership in the Pittsburgh region.
- African Americans represent 24% of the population of Pittsburgh and 13% in Allegheny County, yet African Americans represent less than 1% of Executive Leadership – significantly disproportionate to our population.
Our Approach
The Advance Leadership Initiative's real impact will occur with the integration of Academic, Community and Corporate partnerships. The initiative relies on the commitment and integration of all three for success.
Corporate
Engage and invest in high potential African American talent
Community
Cohort focus creates a peer network and greater sense of community
Academic
World-renowned academic partner Carnegie Mellon University
Presenting Sponsors
Through sponsorship these organizations demonstrate their commitment to a more diverse and prosperous Pittsburgh
“TALI is the bold solution needed to rebuild confidence among rising African American leaders that Pittsburgh is a city that supports them as high-impact contributors in business and civic leadership.”
Greg SpencerAdvisory Board Co-Chair, The Advanced Leadership Initiative 
“Successful companies effectively recognize and leverage diverse talent to drive productivity and profits – and outperform the competition. TALI’s model integrates core skill building with executive mentorship to quickly elevate a participant’s contribution within their organization.”
Randy DearthAdvisory Board Co-Chair, The Advanced Leadership Initiative 
