The Regional Leadership Academy
The Regional Leadership Academy
(RLA)
The Northeast Florida Regional Leadership Academy (RLA) is a program of the Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) that nurtures and cultivates a commitment to Regionalism. The Academy educates Regional Leaders and invests in the future of our communities through a mission to make Northeast Florida a better place to live and work.
The Regional Leadership Academy is for those with a sincere commitment and motivation to serve the Regional community. It is for participants who have the willingness to invest the time and energy required and have the ability to make arrangements to attend the required programs. The RLA is for leaders representing business (large and small), education, nonprofits, agriculture, government, healthcare, elected officials, and media. In short, the Regional Leadership Academy is for anyone who understands the importance of Regionalism and is committed to Regional visioning and growth for the betterment of our communities.
Joining the Academy
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Nominate Someone
Candidates can be nominated by any current RLA class member, any member in good standing of the Regional Community Institute of Northeast Florida, Inc., any current or former member of the Board of Directors of the Northeast Florida Regional Council, or the NEFRC Chief Executive Officer.
If you are eligible to nominate to RLA, the process is simple.
Discuss the program with the potential nominee. Provide them with this flyer if you wish.
If they are interested, complete this Nomination Form. Also send, or ask them to send, a copy of their resume to tnolen@nefrc.org or khaigh@nefrc.org. If the potential candidate has questions we will be happy to follow up with them.
When it is received by NEFRC, we will confirm receipt with you and them by e-mail and let them know we will be in touch in January to let them know if they have been accepted.
The next time you are out and about and meet the perfect RLA candidate, don’t miss the chance to nominate them!
Regional Leadership Academy: Benefits
Through your attendance at meetings and programs, you are privy to discussions full of interesting, relevant topics of Regional impact.
Access to speakers, who share their expertise on a variety of issues that enhance and improve your ability to be an effective leader within your organization, community and the Region as a whole.
A unique networking opportunity to interact with others from within Northeast Florida, with whom you may not otherwise connect.
Access to materials detailing the program days, presentations and supplemental information related to a variety of topics.
An opportunity to become a Graduate of the Northeast Florida Regional Leadership Academy through meeting attendance requirements
Graduates are members of the Regional Community Institute of Northeast Florida, Inc. (RCI), the nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that works with the NEFRC. It serves as a policy "think tank" for NEFRC.
For more information on the Regional Leadership Academy, please contact:
Tyler Nolen or Kate Haigh
Northeast Florida Regional Leadership Academy
Northeast Florida Regional Council
By telephone: (904) 279-0880
By e-mail: tnolen@nefrc.org or khaigh@nefrc.org
RLA Class of 2019 at NAS Jax
