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New Politics Academy offers programming that meets you where you are. If you are a servant leader (military veteran, AmeriCorps alumni, returned Peace Corps volunteer, or service professional), we encourage you to apply.

To see all offerings, check out our FAQ page and Events page.

Applications for Answering the Call are currently open.
Apply by 11:59 PM Eastern Time, March 31st.
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In-Person

Adriana Salgado-Santiago

Milwaukee, WI
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
CT
Date/s
5/8
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In-Person

Brenda Johnson

Atlanta, GA
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
ET
Date/s
5/9
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One Day Session

Cole Chandler

Online
Thursday
12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ET
Date/s
5/7
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One Day Session

Crys O'Grady

Online
Saturday
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
ET
Date/s
5/16
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Five Weeks

Daniel Sloat

Online
Tuesdays
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ET
Date/s
4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19
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In-Person

Marita Garrett

Pittsburgh, PA
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
ET
Date/s
5/9
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Five Weeks

Shelley Henderson

Online
Thursdays
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
ET
Date/s
4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
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Five Weeks

Stephen Mayo

Online
Wednesdays
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
ET
Date/s
4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
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Wanita Mercer

Jacksonville, FL
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
ET
Date/s
5/2
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April 9, 2026

1:30 to 2:00 PM ET

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April 23, 2026

1:00 to 2:00 PM ET

Tiffani Sykhammountry is the Managing Director of Development at New Politics Academy and host of this panel of fundraising experts. Join us as we discuss fundraising, supporting servant leaders who have stepped up to serve through politics, and money in the political arena.
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