Advancing Strong Leadership
Changing the Face of Financial Services
The Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality is focused on advancing unique perspectives and preparing emerging leaders to support the the financial services industry's long-term success.

Program at a Glance
Ideal Participants
The CEEE Executive Leadership Program features two tracks:
- Fellow Track – For high-potential business leaders in a middle-management position.
- Sponsor Track – For senior-level leaders interested in advancing leadership in financial services.

Tuition & Scholarships
- Fellows: $8,995
- Sponsors: $4,995

What You'll Learn
Through an authentic and actionable lens, the program seeks to:
- Facilitate lifelong connections and learning through 1:1 peer interaction for maximum impact
- Go beyond narrow definitions of leadership to explore applied technical skills directly relevant to financial services
- Deliver innovative training opportunities for executive sponsors committed to identifying, developing, and advocating for diverse talent
- Cultivate a pipeline that will prepare up-and-coming Black and DEI committed professionals to move into senior and executive leadership

Why Choose the Program?
Cultivating new perspectives and advancing financial professionals to the highest levels of organizations requires access to new avenues to grow in knowledge and skill.
- Connect with peers and leaders to develop your Executive IQ
- Build proficiencies and relationships within your company
- Strengthen firm culture through leadership development
- Advance your career by learning to drive results

The Program is Right for You If:
Inside the Program
Pillars to Complete
Four
Typical Completion Time
4 Months
Connect
This Pillar covers:
- Cultural Competency
- Emotional Intelligence
Build
This Pillar covers:
- Business Acumen
- Networking
Strengthen
This Pillar covers:
- Managing People at Work
- Business Strategy
Advance
This Pillar covers:
- Decision-making
- Negotiations
1 The American College of Financial Services and Nationwide Insurance Company. Rise Research Study. September 2020.
2 Coqual. Being Black in Corporate America. 2019.