Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio Announces AALDP Class 32
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CINCINNATI - OhioPen -- Cincinnati, OH - Continuing its legacy of cultivating exceptional leaders, the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio has selected 15 individuals for Class 32 of its esteemed African American Leadership Development Program (AALDP).

The fifteen participants representing business, healthcare, non-profit and government sectors will spend the next 10 months completing an immersive and experiential curriculum designed to enhance their leadership skills and position them for future success within their organizations.

AALDP is the most highly regarded professional development opportunity and networking platform for African American professionals in Greater Cincinnati. Through 10 interactive sessions led by nationally recognized expert facilitators, participants increase their awareness of their professional and personal strengths, enhance their knowledge of critical community issues and grow their leadership skills. The program provides an overview of Cincinnati's rich cultural history, power and influence, government, advocacy and economics framed in Black history and perspective.

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Comprehensive coursework and engaging activities enable AALDP graduates to:

• Gain intimate knowledge of critical issues facing Southwestern Ohio.
• Identify and address opportunities and challenges for professional growth.
• Prepare and position for future success.
• Cultivate community and enhance their professional network.

"The Urban League is proud to continue its tradition of helping African American leaders develop their personal and professional skills, connect with one another and learn how they can further contribute to the success of the community as well as their organizations," said Christie Kuhns, Esq., President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio and a graduate of Class 29. "Graduates of AALDP go on to great leadership roles across the city and many site their AALDP experience as being the catalyst for their desire to do more."

Urban League AALDP Class 32

Jordan Bankston - Forever Kings Inc.

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Felicia Bell - Greater Cincinnati Realtist Association

Gaines Brown III - The Village of Lincoln Heights

Amber Carter - Kroger

Kabrella Clark - Cincinnati Regional Chamber

Dr. Kimberly Freeman - Great Oaks Career Campuses

Dr. Whitney Gaskins - The Gaskins Foundation

Dawn Johnson - Home Solutions Near Me; North Avondale Neighborhood Association;

Healing Hearts & Hands Women's Health Center

Kristina Johnson - Cincinnati Works

Jenise K. Lee - Grace Noir Management & Consulting

Tia Rochelle - JahniSpot Concierge

Cicely Tingle - UC Health

Trenton Watkins Triversity Construction

Dr. Russell E. Whitney, II - Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio

Nicole Williams - YWCA of Greater Cincinnati

Applications for Class 33 will open Spring 2026. To learn more go to https://www.ulgso.org/aaldp.