Glynda Carr named 2024 National LIO Yearlong Fellow by Rockwood Leadership Institute

BROOKLYN (November 15, 2023) – Higher Heights proudly announces the designation of Glynda C. Carr, President and CEO, as a 2024 National Leading from the Inside Out (LIO) Yearlong Fellow by the esteemed Rockwood Leadership Institute. Rockwood Leadership Institute is globally recognized for its mission to empower leaders and instigate positive change within communities.

Annually, Rockwood assembles a distinguished group of nationally renowned leaders for its yearlong fellowship program, which has gained international recognition as a premier educational platform for seasoned social change leaders since its establishment in 2003.

In response to the cohort announcement, Higher Heights Leadership Fund Board Chair and Rockwood National LIO Yearlong Fellow, Class of 2010, Tracy Sturdivant issued the following statement:

“Glynda’s selection as a 2024 National LIO Yearlong Fellow is a testament to her outstanding leadership qualities and steadfast commitment to driving positive change. Her impactful contributions to helping Black women lead through Higher Heights underscore her dedication to advancing progress and effecting meaningful transformations in the political arena. Higher Heights extends warm congratulations to Glynda, and we eagerly anticipate the significant impact she is set to make as a fellow in this esteemed program. We are confident that her participation will further enhance the positive outcomes for Black women in American politics.”

Find additional information on the 2024 Cohort here.

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Higher Heights for America is the only national organization providing Black women with a political home exclusively dedicated to harnessing their power to expand Black women’s elected representation and voting participation, advance progressive policies from the voting booth to elected office, and creating the environment for Black women to run, win and lead. For additional information, visit https://www.higherheightsforamerica.org.