Leadership Fellows Program
The Leadership Fellows are distinguished students who exhibit exemplary scholarship, integrity, maturity and a well-rounded personality through active engagement and leadership across Adelphi University.
They serve as ambassadors of Adelphi University, gaining unique opportunities to interact with Adelphi’s Executive Fellows, alumni, and industry leaders.
By integrating the strengths of the Executive Fellows Program, the Adelphi Leadership Fellows Program empowers students and strengthen the University’s ties with its successful alumni, fostering a community of engaged and dynamic leaders.
The program objectives are to:
- Foster critical leadership skills through targeted workshops and real-world applications
- Facilitate connections with alumni, industry leaders and Executive Fellows
- Promote self-awareness and personal development
- Equip students for future leadership positions in various sectors
- Integrate alumni more deeply into the Adelphi University community
Leadership Fellow Selection Process
- Eligibility: Open to juniors, seniors and graduate students
- Application: Candidates apply by highlighting their academic achievements, leadership experiences and a personal statement on their leadership aspirations
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates undergo a comprehensive interview process
- Selection: A committee will select 20 students for the program
2026-2027 Leadership Fellows
2026-2027 Student Roster
Year: Senior- Major: Biology
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?:I am most excited to meet the other Fellows and the diverse group of alumni and peers!
Year: Senior- Major: Accounting
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?:I want to continue growing as a leader so that when opportunities arise, I can make thoughtful decisions, positively impact others, and offer the support and guidance I once needed.
Year: Junior- Major: Finance
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: I’m most looking forward to connecting with my fellow students and alumni and learning how to be a leader in a professional environment.
Year: Senior- Major: Social Work
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: What I am most looking forward to about the Fellows Program this year is the opportunity to continue growing as a leader while learning from people who have different experiences and perspectives than me. I am especially excited about building relationships with other students, alumni, Executive Fellows, and industry leaders and learning from their experiences.
Year: Senior- Major: Sports Management
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: I am most looking forward to building genuine relationships with the Executive Fellows, alumni, and other Leadership Fellows. As I prepare for my career after Adelphi, I want to learn from people with different experiences and successful careers, while continuing to grow as a leader myself. I’m especially excited to ask questions, hear their stories, and make the most of the opportunities and connections this program provides.
Year: Senior- Major: Biology
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: I am looking forward to meeting new people, especially Adelphi alumni, as well as connecting with other students in the program!
Year: Senior- Major: Political Science, Ethics & Public Policy
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: Making connections with my fellow Fellows and learning from our experienced fellows!
Year: Graduate Student- Major: Adolescent Education/TESOL
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: I am excited to learn more leadership techniques that I can use in the future to help those around me.
Year: Senior- Major: Finance
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: To build lasting connections and uplift my community
Year: Junior- Major: Biology
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: Meeting new people, attending events, and making new connections in different fields!am most looking forward to interacting with my fellow adelphi students . I would like to build connections with students who I have not yet spoken to or gotten the chance to talk on somewhat of a “professional” basis.
Year: Senior- Major: Neuroscience
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: I look forward to working with current students and alumni that, like myself, are interested in expanding the professional network between our University and industry leaders!
Year: Junior- Major:Information Systems & International Relations
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: I’m most looking forward to becoming a stronger and more thoughtful leader, connecting with other students who care about making an impact, and bringing what I learn into campus and my community.
Year: Senior- Major: Biology
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: I am most looking forward to meeting all of the Fellows and Alumni. I am excited to build connections with everyone and gain opportunities to network and attend many university events!
Year: Senior- Major: Exercise Science
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: This year, I am most looking forward to the opportunity to cultivate my leadership skills through the Leadership Fellows Program. I am excited to connect with and learn from the accomplished alumni and industry leaders. Experiencing the collaboration between student development and executive mentorship will be an incredible way to grow academically, professionally, and personally.
Year: Senior- Major: Accounting
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: Learning from the Executive Fellows and industry leaders.
Year: Junior- Major: Psychology
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: Getting to know more people and have more experience with leadership roles
Year: Junior- Major: Nursing
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: I am looking forward to maintaining leadership and professional skills when speaking to individuals. Through the fellowship program, I am to learn about the individual I will become outside of university and as a nurse once I enter the real world. I also hope to meet alumni and current students to help guide me through this next path of my life.
Year: Senior- Major: International Relations and Latin American & Latinx Studies
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: I am incredibly grateful to be part of the Leadership Fellows program this year. I am looking forward to expanding my networking skills and growing my outreach to support Adelphi. Besides making connections, I hope to influence others to learn about available programs and opportunities and inspire them to apply and grow as leaders.
Year: Senior- Major: Health Science
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: I am very excited to see the different way in which I will grow as a leader and the opportunity to connect and network with other students and alumni.
Year: Senior- Major: Nursing
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: I am most looking forward to growing as a leader and connecting with other students who come from different backgrounds, majors, and experiences. Since I am involved in several leadership roles on campus, I want to learn new ways to communicate, collaborate, and support others more effectively. I am especially excited about building meaningful relationships with other Fellows, learning from their perspectives, and becoming more confident in my own leadership style. As an international student and nursing student, I have learned a lot from being part of diverse and multicultural communities, and I hope to bring my own experiences while also learning from others. Most importantly, I am looking forward to challenging myself, developing skills that I can use in my current leadership roles and future nursing career, and becoming a leader who helps people feel included, supported, and valued.
Year: Senior- Major: Communications
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: I am looking forward to learning from our Adelphi alumni about their incredible careers.
Year: Senior- Major: Business Management
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: Getting to know the stories of today’s leaders: every person tells a different life story, but how is theirs? What made them successful, and how are they leading, in what style? I am also interested in any tips they have for us when we graduate, or for now while we are in our last year of college.
Year: Junior- Major: Biology
- What are you most looking forward to in the fellows program this year?: I look forward to opportunities, trips and new faces!
Year: Senior- Major:Psychology
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: I am looking forward to connect with established leaders to grow my professional skills as a leader.
Year: Junior- Major: Sport Management
- What are you most looking forward to in the Fellows Program this year?: Being apart of the Adelphi community and connecting with alumni.
Apply to be a Leadership Fellow
Develop your leadership skills, connect with mentors and campus leaders and gain hands-on experience that prepares you to make an impact at Adelphi and beyond.
Program Contact
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Contact-
Nexus Building 219
Location
Nexus Building, 200