Latinas Excelling at Doctoral Degrees

The LEADD program, Latinas Excelling at Doctoral Degrees, is an inclusive initiative designed to equip and empower undergraduate students with the confidence, research skills, community, and resources needed to navigate the path to graduate school successfully. The program is open to all students interested in fostering diversity in academia and addressing barriers that can contribute to academic and professional isolation.

LEADD Scholars will participate in a virtual peer support community with monthly sessions that provide strategies and tools to navigate academia. The program highlights challenges disproportionately impacting underrepresented students, including cultural and academic isolation, balancing cultural values with academic expectations, and building strong mentoring networks. These discussions aim to strengthen pathways to the professoriate and promote greater diversity in higher education.

LEADD is hosted virtually by the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice (Proctor Institute). To encourage participation and reduce financial barriers, the program is free, and scholars will receive a $500 stipend upon completion.

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