The leaders we need
are already here.
You've spent your career serving others. We think that's exactly the experience our politics is missing — and we'd like to show you why.
Maybe you served in the military or spent a year with AmeriCorps. Maybe you went overseas with the Peace Corps or stayed home to be a teacher, a first responder, or a social worker.
After working with thousands of servant leaders like you, New Politics Academy is here to say:
Your service wasn't a detour from politics.
It was preparation for it.
See what's possible
This might be for you if...
You've served your community or country
You lead with integrity, not ego
You're frustrated by today's politics
You're curious, but uncertain
Alumni Spotlights
They were where you are now.
Real servant leaders who found clarity, community, and the courage to step forward.
His Journey
Peace Corps
Nonprofit Leader
NPA
State Rep.
Phil Olaleye
State Representative, Georgia District 59
Phil grew up in a working-class family in Stone Mountain, Georgia, the son of immigrants. He worked at Waffle House and Best Buy as a teenager to help support his single mother. These childhood experiences cemented values of sacrifice, dignity in work, and the value of a quality education.
After working in the private sector to pay off college loans, Phil left to serve his country in the Peace Corps. Now as Executive Director of Next Generation Men & Women, Phil has grown a 50-student non-profit into one that serves almost 400 students across six Atlanta high schools and partners with 70 local colleges and companies
In 2022, Phil won his seat representing Georgia's 59th District
"Answering the Call made me a better candidate — bar none. It made me believe I had something worth saying."
Her Journey
AmeriCorps
Nonprofit Dir.
NPA
State Rep
Lindsey Burke
State Representative, KY-75
Lindsey Burke is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 75. Before entering public office, Burke was a social worker and not-for-profit attorney. Her years working in community organizing and social services allowed her to observe social issues across Lexington, and create the programs and systems to address those problems.
She is an entrepreneurial problem-solver and proud AmeriCorps alumnus.
"Before NPA, I thought I might run someday. After NPA, I knew I was running."
HER JOURNEY
Air Force
Nonprofits
NPA
State Rep.
LISA FERET
State Representative, Colorado District 24
Lisa has been working for and with the community since she was a child – from local food banks to international humanitarian work. Her passion for helping others led her to join the military, where she served in the Air Force.
She then became a social worker and deployed often with Team Rubicon, an emergency and disaster response organization. Lisa pivoted towards public policy after seeing systemic barriers as a case manager. She has worked for the state of Colorado on Medicaid and housing policy.
She was sworn into the Colorado House of Representatives in January of 2025.
What We Offer
A place to figure it out.
New Politics Academy isn't a campaign shop. It's where people who led with integrity in one arena come to figure out if they're ready to lead in another. Our programs are free, nonpartisan, and designed to meet you wherever you are.
2,500+
Alumni nationwide
50
States represented
96%
Recommend the experience
Space to reflect
Practical tools
A community that lasts
Support that stays
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