Inspired by Mack Hogans, legacy corporate executive and the Council’s first Black Board Chair, the Hogans Fellowship focuses on propelling progress by supporting emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds develop the skills needed to stay and excel in the profession. 

The Hogans Fellowship is a year-long cohort program designed to provide skills training, mentoring, and networking opportunities for a diverse set of public affairs professionals.

The program includes:

• Small group mentorship sessions with seasoned public affairs professionals
• Exclusive access to in-person and virtual fellows-only professional development sessions
• Access to executive level-education programming
• Registration to the Council’s 2024 Spring Executive Committee Meeting
• Access to a members-only virtual community with participating Fellows and mentors and access to a future virtual alumni network
• Recognition as an inaugural fellow in upcoming Council publications