The Virtual 2027 Leadership Institute
Jan 27, 2027
– Feb 18, 2027
Virtual
$1250 Early Bird Rate (more information below)
Details
Join us online in January and February 2027 to build connections with leaders from across the country!
If you work in the IDD field and believe that better leadership leads to better outcomes for people with IDD, the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities (NLCDD) Virtual Leadership Institute is for you. The Virtual Leadership Institute brings together IDD sector professionals from across the country, from the comfort of your own home/ desk/ coffee shop. When you log on to each session, you’ll build practical skills, deepen your thinking, and connect with a network of peers who understand the work.
We’ve transformed our flagship program into a multi-day, intensive, eight-session virtual Leadership Institute, knowing that for some people, meeting virtually over several weeks just makes more sense. Each virtual session combines expert speakers, interactive exercises, leadership assessments, and a structured leadership challenge. You’ll gain clarity on your leadership style, build actionable plans with practical tools, and join a community of practice that provides ongoing support long after the program ends.
- 93% of graduates report that attending the Leadership Institute contributed to their personal impact as a leader
- 91% report that attending contributed to changes that improve their organizations and the lives of people with disabilities
Dates
The Virtual 2027 Leadership Institute will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays and Thursdays on the following days:
January 27 & 28
February 3 & 4
February 10 & 11
February 17 & 18
Each session will last approximately 4.5 hours, beginning at 12:30 PM and ending no later than 5:00 PM ET.
Cost
The fee for the Virtual Leadership Institute:
$1,250 if application is received before October 1, 2026
$1500 if application is received on or after October 1, 2026
If you belong to, work for, or your organization belongs to one of our national partnering organizations you have a special partner rate of $1250!
We are proud to share that we have two NLCDD scholarship opportunities available for this Institute: One for a leader with a disability, and one for a current Direct Support Professional; covers cost to attend but does not include needed technology.
Applicants can indicate interest when completing the Institute application. You will be asked to write a brief statement about your eligibility for the scholarship.
All scholarship applications share the same deadline of October 1
Deadlines
Applications will close January 15, 2027 or when the class reaches capacity.
The 2027 cohort is limited to 32 disability sector leaders.
Facilitators
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Caitlin Bailey, Ph.D.
Caitlin Bailey, PhD is Co-Director of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities, where she has been a driving force since 2010. She leads research and evaluation efforts, oversees technical assistance, and supports organizations and leaders across the disability sector. Caitlin also co-guides NLCDD’s strategic planning initiatives with Kristen Loomis Greenidge.
With deep expertise in research, facilitation, and leadership development, Caitlin has supported the development of leaders in the disability service sector, federal government, and more. She is constantly exploring the intersection of what it means to be a leader and what it means to be human, and is passionate about supporting leaders to understand what makes them great at both.
Caitlin has had the honor to serve on the boards of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals and the Alliance for Citizen Directed Supports, and currently advises NAQ.
(Contact Caitlin Bailey at cbailey@natleadership.org)
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Kristen Loomis, MBA
Kristen Loomis Greenidge, MBA is the Co-Director of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities. In partnership with Caitlin Bailey, Kristen leads and oversees the strategic development, coordination, and implementation of all NLCDD programs, services, products, and activities.
Kristen has worked with NLCDD since 2012. Her work has focused on developing and coordinating training and technical assistance for leaders across the intellectual and developmental disabilities field.
Kristen received her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services and her Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Strategic Leadership from the University of Delaware. (Contact Kristen Loomis at kloomis@natleadership.org)