2027 Future Leaders Program
March 20, 2027 - March 23, 2027
Become a Bleeding Disorders Council of California Future Leader!
The 2027 Future Leaders is a four day, in person program in Sacramento. Teens come together from across the State. You meet other youth in the rare disease community, make new friends and have fun! Future Leaders find inspiration among other teens to be bold. You share your voice where it matters most!
The Bleeding Disorders Council of California’s (BDCC’s) Future Leaders Program provides leadership training and develops advocacy skills for teens affected by bleeding disorders. Leading up to Legislative Day, you will find out more about your role in the government process. You will also learn to be an effective advocate for yourself and your family.
When? March 17th, 6 – 7 PM Webinar via Zoom
March 20th – 23rd, In person program in Sacramento
Details:
- Future Leaders will attend a pre-Legislative Day program in person on March 20th and 21st. There you will find out how to tell your story to legislators. You will also learn to advocate for yourself and your family in other areas of your life.
- Future Leaders take part in leadership building games and activities. Other fun highlights include a visit to the Capitol and team building games! Most importantly, teens learn about the legislative process and how it affects you!
- During Legislative Day on March 22nd, Future Leaders take a lead role in legislative meetings! You will tell your story and advocate for important legislation at the State level.
- Before leaving for home on March 23rd, the day after Legislative Day, you will have a chance to share your Legislative Day experiences and discuss how to keep advocating during the rest of the year.
- On the final morning of the program, one of our Future Leaders will be elected by the other teens, with mentor approval, to spend the year as a Board Representative on the Bleeding Disorders Council of CA Board. This non-voting position provides the BDCC Board insights from the perspective of young advocates within the bleeding disorder community such as yourself. As a Board Representative, you would get real-world exposure to nonprofit governance, strategic planning, and financial nonprofit responsibilities.
Where does the program take place?
- Pre-Legislative Day orientation is virtual on March 17th
- All other aspects of Future Leaders and Legislative Day are In person, Sacramento (subject to change based on public health & safety)
Are you in high school? If you have a bleeding disorder or have a sibling or parent with one, we hope you apply!
Join us this March for the Future Leaders Program!
Requirements to Apply:
- You must be a high school student (9th – 12th grade) at the time of the program.
- You must have a rare disease or be a sibling or child of a person with a rare disease.
- You must be able to commit to participating in all parts of the program.
APPLY HERE TODAY!
Deadline to apply is February 1st.
