You’re ready to answer the call. Now what?
ANSWERING THE CALL IS AS SIMPLE AS 1….2…3
- Fill out the Intent to Apply form to learn when Fall 2024 applications open! When you apply, we'll want to learn about your service background and what motivates you to join our programs. See our Spring 2024 schedule below to learn when we typically host sessions during the week.
- Upon acceptance, fill out an enrollment form. You should hear back from the team about your application status within two weeks. Once accepted, you will need to fill out an enrollment form that takes less than 2 minutes to complete. This form confirms your spot in the program.
- Attend your Answering the Call sessions with an amazing cohort of servant leaders. Participants come together in small cohorts. There is no pre-work; participants are expected to complete reflection exercises in between each session.
In-person Sessions
Washington, DC
Dates: Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm ET: 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23
Facilitator: Gideon Culman
Gideon is the founder and president of K Street Coaching, an executive coaching firm serving the Washington, DC area. Gideon has coached government officials, business leaders, and nonprofit heads. Learn more.
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ATC in One Day
New York, NY
Dates: 9:00 am-5:00 pm ET: 4/27
Facilitator: Emmett Lamb
Emmett continues to serve in uniform as a Reserve Naval Officer with a California-based Marine Corps unit after beginning his professional career with a decade of active-duty service. Learn more.
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Los Angeles, CA
Dates: 9:00 am-5:00 pm PT: 4/13
Facilitator: Cole Chandler
Cole Chandler began his career in public service when he enlisted in the U.S. Army directly out of high school. Cole subsequently served with AmeriCorps in Phoenix, AZ, where he provided legal assistance to low income community members. Learn more.
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Virtual Sessions
All sessions are listed in Eastern Time for clarity. Facilitators are located throughout the country. You may join any session that works with your schedule.
ATC in One Day
Date: 9:00 am -5:00 pm ET: 5/4
Facilitator: NPLA Staff
Description: NPLA invites you to be a part of a condensed pilot of Answering the Call in a one-day, weekend format. Space is limited. ATC in One Day Fall 2023 Pilot will include:
Complete curriculum exploring identity, values, and mission
A cohort of learners asking similar questions about their purpose and future as you are
Highly skilled facilitation, smaller breakouts, and opportunities to synthesize learning
Information about additional resources available to you as an ATC alum.
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Dates: 9:00 am-5:00 pm ET: 4/15
Facilitator: Jess Kent
A graduate of Brandeis University and Claremont Graduate University, Jess works as a mediator for the 8th Judicial District in Western New York and enjoys volunteering as a docent of historical architecture. Learn more.
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Dates: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET: 4/28
Facilitator: Maxine Davis
Maxine has more than a decade of experience in public health and advocacy, with a focus on Black health, maternal and child health, and reproductive and sexual health. Additionally, she is an alumna from American University and Drexel University with a master’s degree in Public Health with a focus in Community Health and Prevention. Learn more.
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Sundays
Dates: 8:00 pm -10:00 pm ET: 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19
Facilitator: Crys O'Grady
Crys is an enrolled member of the Monacan Indian Nation. After law school, she went on to work with the National Indian Child Welfare Association and worked on policy issues related to strengthening the implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 Learn more.
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Mondays
Dates: 7:00 - 9:00pm ET: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
Facilitator: Ashely Dickerson
Ashely is also dedicated to creating and sustaining a pipeline of elected women of color leaders on local school boards. She previously served as a campaign manager for a local school board candidate which resulted in a campaign victory, as the first African American woman to serve on that board. Ashely is currently serving as a campaign manager once again for a first-time local school board candidate. Learn more.
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Dates: 8:00 - 10:00pm ET: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
Facilitator: Kevin Deibler
Kevin serves as the Executive Officer to the Commander, Air Force Reserve Command. He most recently served as a National Security Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. Prior to these positions, he was Chief of Staff, USCYBERCOM Legislative Liaison by providing corporate leadership and coordinating all official engagements between USCYBERCOM and the United States Congress. Learn more.
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Tuesdays
Dates: 11:00 am-1:00 pm ET: 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
Facilitator: Rafael Paredes
Rafael had the privilege to lead people and organizations at various levels in the U.S. Army for 26 years. Since retirement, he continues to serve in a different capacity - promoting national service. Learn more.
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Dates: 8:00 - 10:00 pm ET: 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
Facilitator: Lauran Star
Throughout her 20+ year career, Lauran Star served in the United States Army serving in Desert Storm, held a variety of senior leadership positions within the healthcare and biotechnology – Fortune 500 Companies, and is an award-winning speaker on leadership and inclusion. Learn more.
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Fridays
Dates: 10:00 am-12:00 pm ET: 4/12, 4/19, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Facilitator: David Adams
David has 25+ years of domestic and international strategy and business development experience in both Fortune 100 and entrepreneurial ventures. In addition to his top priorities of family and health, David's priority is to fulfill on his purpose of being a contribution to others so they can accomplish beyond what they thought possible. Learn more.
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