Preparing Future Leaders: Kriegel/Lindsay Fellows

CUNY ISLG created and launched two fellowships to fill this gap and cultivate leadership development, elevate policy priorities, and share resources among New York City and State leaders by harnessing its expertise, network of experts, and governance best practices. 

THE LINDSAY FELLOWSHIP IN GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP AND PRACTICE

Designed for City and State legislative leaders elected in the prior four years, this fellowship was named for John Lindsay, who served New York City in both the U.S. House of Representatives and, later, as mayor. The Lindsay Fellowship honors his Congressional leadership on such pivotal issues as civil rights and immigration, as well as his mayoral legacy of recruiting young talent, especially minorities, for whom he sought ways to encourage growth and advance career opportunities.  

Each class of the Lindsay Fellows meets 10 times over the course of a year to exchange ideas with business, civic, and academic leaders; experts in sectors including media and technology; and former government leaders. The program is designed to broaden the Fellows’ understanding of constituencies, pressures, and concerns that impact government deliberations and decision-making, as well as provide opportunities to build relationships with a range of leaders from academic, business, the media, non-governmental organizations, and civic life.  

THE KRIEGEL FELLOWSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERS

This fellowship is a professional development program designed to support the unique needs, demands, and responsibilities encountered by staff of legislators who represent New York City and State communities. It honors the legacy of Jay L. Kriegel, who served as chief of staff to New York City’s Mayor John Lindsay and was dedicated throughout his career to supporting new generations of leaders in elected office and public service in New York. The one-of-a-kind program supports and empowers legislative chiefs of staff to excel in their current positions, network with other chiefs of staff and government and management experts, and grow confidently into the next generation of elected officials and public service leaders. 
 
Each cohort of chiefs of staff serves legislators in the New York City Council, New York State Assembly, and New York State Senate. They are selected by an evaluation committee based on their commitment to public service, the program’s ability to address their needs, and a commitment to diversity in both identity and lived experience. The 13-week program leverages the knowledge and experience of CUNY ISLG staff and its external networks of experts in leadership and management, policymaking, and civic life. Through skill-based training and networking, participants learn to effectively manage the office of an elected official; meaningfully engage their constituency and develop strategies to meet community needs; and effectively advocate for constituents with enhanced competency in key policy areas. Read about the 2019, 2021, and 2022 cohorts on our blog.