Ernesto Malave Leadership Academy

The City University of New York Central Office of Student Affairs

555 West 57th Street, 14th Fl. New York, NY 10019

Program Coordinators

Ahmed Osman Ahmed.Osman@cuny.edu

Shahreen Laskar Shahreen.Laskar@cuny.edu

@CUNYMLA

@CUNYMLA

@CUNYMLA

To be a part of the Ernesto Malave Leadership Academy,

speak to a Student Life Representative on your campus.

Join Us!

Join the Malave Leadership Academy (MLA) and develop your leadership values and skills through experiential civic engagement, advocacy activi-ties, and leadership competency training. Participation in MLA will provide you with the opportunity to develop your advocacy skills and learn how to identify and access key city, state, and federal government stakeholders. You will also participate in service projects that address issues important to CUNY students. MLA is ideal for students who are interested in community service, having an impact on public policy or wish to participate in the political process.

“The Malave Leadership Academy is a summary and patchwork

display of ongoing development of young leadership potential

highlighting the beautiful diversi-ty of culture and dynamic talent

that CUNY represents.”

- Student Participant

During the 2019-2020 academic year, MLA students participated in the following activities:

The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus

SOMOS El Futuro Conference

3-day Leadership Development Retreat

Tour of the United Nations

Legislative advocacy trips to Albany

You will also participate in educational workshops based on four leadership models: (1) Social Change Model, (2) Student Leadership Challenge, (3) Ethi-cal Leadership, and (4) Emotional Intelligence.

Join us and continue to develop your leadership skills through service and advocacy!