Public Leadership Certificate
Our Public Leadership Certificate, in partnership with the University of San Francisco, will create and strengthen our network of veterans who are lawmakers to advocate for the above objectives. They gain a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence, body language and negotiation, value-based communication, empathy-based fundraising, disinformation and cyber security, and climate solutions. Participants implement their learning by competing for an innovative policy prize. Last year, the Ukraine Energy Security Marshall Plan and Hawaii Climate Resilience through Tier 1 Mental Health won the prize
Masters in Public Leadership
The Masters degree will expand leaders knowledge of emotional intelligence public leadership, value-based communications, body language, policy solutions, campaign management, and empathy-based fundraising while connecting with lawmakers and civic leaders who have had a significant impact on public policy.
Join the Next Generation of Civic Leaders
If you’re passionate about public service, running for office, or managing an NGO, this program is for you.
The Master of Arts in Public Leadership (MAPL) at the University of San Francisco prepares students for leadership roles in advocacy, communications, nonprofit management, and public affairs.
The Master of Arts in Public Leadership (MAPL) program through the University of San Francisco prepares students to work in civic leadership in its many forms, including but not limited to advocacy and communications, starting a nonprofit, running for office, campaign management, and legislative affairs
It is the only master’s degree program of its kind in America designed specifically for military veterans and their families. It is intentionally inclusive of military spouses and open to anyone interested in public service
The Masters degree will expand leaders’ knowledge of emotional intelligence public leadership, value-based communications, body language, policy solutions, campaign management, and empathy-based fundraising while connecting with lawmakers and civic leaders who have had a significant impact on public policy
Through a combination of in-person and online learning and ongoing mentorship and networking support, Masters in Public Leadership empowers service members, military spouses, and supporters to further develop their leadership skills and prepare for a meaningful career in second service.
Designed for Working Professionals – Online instruction combined with six in-person workshops allows students to complete the degree in either a one-year full-time or a two-year plan
Some of the professors include Ken Goldstein, otherwise known as the “Political Yoda” on ABC news; Kelly Bare editor, writer, communications consultant, and former editor at the New Yorker, and Patrick Murphy, the first Iraq Veteran elected to Congress and former Acting Secretary of the Army.
Contact Alex directly
Please email LT Alex Cornell du Houx who teaches at USF and runs their Certificat in Public Leadership Program
Lawmaker Fellowships – EOPA’s 1776 Elected Official Fellowship program works with lawmakers to provide a stipend for six months to support our program work.
National Fellowships and scholarships – Our fellows range from undergraduate students to Ph.D. candidates to recent graduates who are looking to gain experience working in public policy and advocacy and is a wonderful pipeline for policy staff.
Media event support – EOPA conducts video-press briefings and in-person/hybrid press events. Press briefings have recently ranged from international in coordination with the Government of Scotland to events at the National Press Club and capitols across the nation.
Messaging videos and films – After each press briefing or when a lawmaker has a policy initiative in need of amplification, we produce a video that will be used in digital and social media outreach, newsletters, and to educate fellow lawmakers.
Policy, messaging, and staff support – EOPA provides policy and messaging support as we understand most lawmakers have limited staff to support environmental and democracy issues.
Scholarships – We provide scholarships to attend the UN climate negotiations, national and local conferences, and educational opportunities.