NFBPA Executive Leadership Institute (ELI)


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THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE was established in 1987 as a program dedicated to grooming managers for the rigors of executive positions in public service organizations. Understanding the array of critical problems faced by cities, counties, and states – the need for talented, energetic, creative, resourceful, and capable executives from diverse backgrounds is increasingly present. ELI was established to sharpen the skills and capabilities of an elite core of managers and administrators who have already demonstrated superior achievement in their careers as assistant city managers, department heads, bureau/division chiefs, and the like. This program is one of the few training institutes in the United States that offers a curriculum mixed with both academic-based theory and practitioner-based experience through partnerships with universities and cities throughout the county. The ability to compare the impacts of urban development, transportation policy, economic development strategies and other public policies in a select group of cities over an eight-month period is unique to ELI participants. Candidates also have an exceptional opportunity to interface with elected and appointed administrators from across the country who grapple with diverse public policy decisions daily, citizens who live in these communities, and universities that study and analyze public management application and theory.


Debroah Adams
Deborah Adams
Benefits Supervisor
Office of Paid Family Leave
Department of Employment Services
Washington, DC

Xavier Amos
Xavier Amos  
 Associate Administrator
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Postsecondary Career and Education Division
Washington, DC


Ciara Simone Bradley, MPA, CP
Ciara Simone Bradley, MPA, CP
Legislative Administration & Research/Paralegal
New Jersey State League of Municipalities
Local Government Trenton, NJ

 Rachel Burrows-Nikolow
Rachel Burrows-Nikolow
Chief of Benefits
Office of Unemployment Insurance
Department of Employment Services
Washington, DC

ShaQuana S. Carter
ShaQuana S. Carter
Associate Director
Division of State Initiatives
Department of Employment Services
Washington, DC

DeVante Daniel
DeVante' D Daniels
Program Manager
Community Engagement and Co-Creation
King County Executive
Office of Equity and Racial and Social Justice
Seattle, WA

Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas
Town Manager
Town of East Spencer, NC

Lavon Williams
Thomas D. Herbert
Program Manager
Department of Employment Services
Occupational Safety & Health
Washington, DC

 Venice P. Howard
Venice P. Howard
Acting City Manager
City of Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderdale Lakes, FL

Yolanda D. Hyman
Yolanda D. Hyman
Director, City of South Fulton Community Relations & Services South Fulton, GA

Terry Kenner
Terry Kenner
Supervisor
Department of Employment Services
Office of First Source Compliance
Washington, DC

Derrick McKnight
Derrick McKnight
Program Manager
City of Austin Public Health
Austin, TX

 Christina Moore
Christina Moore
Interim Associate Director
Office of Youth Programs
Department of Employment Services
Washington, DC

Octavia Shaw
Octavia Shaw
Human Resources Manager
DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Washington, DC

Michael Taylor
Michael Taylor
Associate Director
Department of Employment Services
Workforce & Federal Programs
Washington, DC

Athomas
Ahmad Thomas
Senior Program Manager
Office of Workforce and Federal Programs
Department of Employment Services
Washington, DC 20019

Shannon Trapp
Shannon Trapp
Chief of Staff
Durham County Government
County Manager’s Office
Durham, NC