The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Tomorrow’s Leaders College Program is a two-week, virtual program for students 18 or older – from high school, college, graduate, and beyond – to build leadership skills, learn the story behind cystic fibrosis research and science, and network with like-minded peers while making a difference.
The program is free to attend and students are eligible to attend the program multiple years in a row.
The 2023 application deadline is Friday, August 4. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. For questions, contact volunteer@cff.org.
Agenda
The program will run every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7 – 8 p.m. ET for two weeks from August 8 – August 17. The program will consist of 4 total sessions (participants should plan on attending all sessions), short assignments, and optional social and networking activities. Depending on your level of involvement, the program will take a minimum of 6 hours and a maximum of 10 hours to complete. You may be eligible to receive service learning or volunteer hours for completing this program. Please verify the requirement with your college. Session topics and speakerswill be updated below and are subject to change.
Get an inside look into the heart of our mission through a series of conversations providing a candid look into the lives of people living with cystic fibrosis. Join us for incredible stories and testimonies from within the cystic fibrosis community, which demonstrate how far we have come, and why it is so important that we cross the finish line to a cure.
The scientific journey around cystic fibrosis has not been a straight line. Learn about the advancements made to treat CF and the work that still needs to be done to make CF stand for Cure Found.
Learn important professional skills like interviewing and networking, all while developing the tools to be successful in your academic career and beyond.
2023 Program Planning Team and Speakers
Joe Adderley Planning Team Member Appalachian State University
Allison Ollie Planning Team Member The Ohio State University
