Beginning in Fall 2025, the Chancellor’s Leadership Development Program (CLDP) at the Shelton Leadership Center will introduce a third-year advisory board composed of students returning to the program in an elevated leadership capacity.

Students serving on the advisory board will have already completed the two required years of service to fulfill the program’s requirements. They have opted into a third-year experience, during which they will advise and support first- and second-year CLDP students.

The formation of the student advisory board is a result of the reformation of CLDP’s curriculum to focus on more scaffolded programming, according to CLDP Program Director Dr. La’Toya Cesar.

During their first year, students learn about leading themselves and their approach to leadership. In their second year, students amplify their leadership skills by applying them to leadership roles within their community. 

With the third-year advisory board, students will take the next step in their leadership journeys by practicing leading at the organizational level.

“The creation of the CLDP Advisory Board perfectly aligns with the program’s new direction, specifically its evolution into a more comprehensive three-year leadership development experience. The board offers an opportunity for CLDP students to ‘Lead the Organization’ and  apply the leadership competencies they’ve developed in Years 1 and 2, advancing those skills beyond individual and group leadership and advance into organizational leadership,” Cesar said. “Additionally, their active involvement in program planning, facilitation, and administration—from organizing retreats to managing budgets—offers valuable hands-on experience,  further developing critical organizational leadership skills.”

Among their responsibilities on the advisory board, the students will represent CLDP and SLC at university events, mentor and guide first- and second-year students, plan and facilitate monthly community building and annual retreats, and support program administrative tasks.

“I would like to return for a third year of the CLDP program because I have learned a lot over the last two years about leadership and my core values, and I would enjoy having more opportunities to apply this knowledge, whether it be through more volunteer opportunities or having a more hands-on role with planning and carrying out social and service events,” Emily Hall said.

For some students, serving on the advisory board is an opportunity to give back to the CLDP community and serve within the university.

“I would like to return for the third year of the CLDP program because it offers an opportunity for me to develop my leadership both personally and professionally. The program offers leadership training and access to mentorship opportunities that can provide me guidance and resources to build on my strengths throughout my leadership development,” Betsy Aranda-Garnica said. “Through this program, I have been able to take advantage of the resources such as resume building workshops and networking opportunities. Additionally, I want to grow and truly find my values-based leadership. I know what values-based leadership is, however, I want to explore this topic further and find what it really means to me. Lastly, I have created many meaningful relationships through this program and I would like to continue to foster these relationships.”

To be selected for participation on the advisory board, students must have demonstrated active engagement during their first two years in the program, maintained academic standards, and meet all required program outcomes. A new third-year advisory board will be selected annually.

2025-26 Student Advisory Board

The Shelton Leadership Center extends its congratulations to the following students for being selected to serve on the inaugural third-year advisory board:

Betsy Aranda-Garnica

Allyson Bach

Emily Hall

Jocelyn Hernandez

Bo Michael Kinsland

Alexus Livesey

Olivia Pannell

Mackenzie Potter

David Reyes

To learn more about CLDP, visit: https://sheltonleadership.ncsu.edu/chancellors-program/