Leadership Programs

Leadership Programs
Where emerging science leaders step into purpose
Through our leadership programs, scientists initiate meaningful change within themselves, their communities, and society. We create inclusive, supportive spaces for growing as a person and a professional, building lifelong relationships, and taking on new leadership roles.
Learning how to wield your own power is transformational
Our leadership programs each begin with a retreat where scientists dive deep and examine why and how they want to become agents of change. Together, we explore the fundamentals of communication, engagement, and purposeful leadership, while creating lasting bonds over storytelling sessions, fireside talks, and shared experiences. Fun plays a big part too!
Our programs are rooted in relationships, collaboration, and a commitment to celebrating victories and supporting each other through hard times. Participants join a larger network devoted to career advancement, solutions-driven impact, and building a scientific community that embraces the full spectrum of identities, voices, values, and ways of knowing. COMPASS is the trusted partner for scientists all over the world who want to step into their purpose and improve the wellbeing of people and nature.
Interested in partnering with COMPASS to design a leadership program? Reach out to us here.
Our Leadership Programs

Wilburforce Leaders in Conservation Science
This year-long program is designed to support conservation scientists to be leaders in a rapidly changing West, as they work collaboratively and independently to advance equitable, inclusive, and just solutions to the challenges that people, western lands, and wildlife face.
Learn more about Wilburforce Leaders