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Home My WebLink About052725 - Invitation to EOPA's Public Leadership Certificate Program - University of San FranciscoALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. <https://prod.cdn.everyaction.com/images/van/EA/EA007/1/87862/images/EOPA%20USF.jpeg> Dear Commissioner Dean, On behalf of Elected Officials to Protect America and the University of San Francisco, we would like to invite you to apply to our Certificate Program in Public Leadership <https://click.everyaction. com/k/108461944/547999127/129650021?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjE4NTA3ODg0LTM0M2ItZjAxMS1hNWYxLTYwNDViZGE5ZDk2YiIsDQ ogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=Pi-z1Iw51oW8oMa33qxy0T9ThzypTfkdSfKgHm30Kxs=&emci=3f0707fb-213b-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&emdi=18507884-343b-f011-a5f1-604 5bda9d96b&ceid=16194077> . The Certificate Program will expand the ability of lawmakers, veterans, civic and corporate leaders to effectively create, communicate, and implement policy by gaining a deeper understanding of: * Emotional Intelligence and Leadership * Body Language and Negotiation * Value-based Communications * Public Speaking * Empathy-based Fundraising * Disinformation and Cyber Security * Additional modules listed below Participants will also compete for a $7,500 policy innovation prize available to support policy innovation and implementation solutions you feel are important to your community and planet. Watch this 2-minute video to hear from past participants and learn more about the program. <https://click.everyaction.com/k/108461945/547999128/-1854734128?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3 Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjE4NTA3ODg0LTM0M2ItZjAxMS1hNWYxLTYwNDViZGE5ZDk2YiIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac =Pi-z1Iw51oW8oMa33qxy0T9ThzypTfkdSfKgHm30Kxs=&emci=3f0707fb-213b-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&emdi=18507884-343b-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&ceid=16194077> This program brings participants together in Washington DC for 2.5 days of experiential learning, followed by online instruction for 1.5-2 hours each week for six weeks. The August 2025 cohort will be at USF’s Washington DC Campus. The program starts Friday, August 8, with a reception and dinner. Classes will start at 9 am Eastern on Saturday, August 9. We will finish around 4 pm on Sunday, August 10. You will graduate with a Certificate in Public Leadership from the University of San Francisco (USF). EOPA has a limited number of full scholarships for $2,500 in tuition plus travel and lodging. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come basis, so we encourage you to apply before the initial deadline of May 31 to ensure consideration. The short application is at: https://protectingamerica.net/leadership-certificate-application-form/ <https://click.everyaction.com/k/108461946/547999129/1850448576?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncH ZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjE4NTA3ODg0LTM0M2ItZjAxMS1hNWYxLTYwNDViZGE5ZDk2YiIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D %3D&hmac=Pi-z1Iw51oW8oMa33qxy0T9ThzypTfkdSfKgHm30Kxs=&emci=3f0707fb-213b-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&emdi=18507884-343b-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&ceid=16194077> More information on the curriculum is below. Please let me know if you have any questions at amcornellduhoux@usfca.edu <mailto:amcornellduhoux@usfca.edu> or 207-319-4511. We are excited for the next cohort and look forward to your application. All the best, Alex – Alex Cornell du Houx EOPA President, Fmr. Maine State Representative Marine Veteran amcornellduhoux@usfca.edu <mailto:amcornellduhoux@usfca.edu> 207.319.4511 Public Leadership Certificate Modules Emotional Intelligence and Public Leadership: Harvard Business Review compiled over 300 studies and found Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the single most important factor in career and personal success. The course will increase students' ability to empathize with others, to listen accurately, to communicate authentically, and create a legislative/campaign/office environment that maximizes team performance and creativity. Part one focuses on individual skill-sets and recognizing patterns of behavior. Part two focuses on using EI to build connections and productivity in their staff and caucus. Part three focuses on bringing EI skill sets into their team's goals and mission. Value-Based Communications: In a media environment where we receive five times more information every day than just five years ago, distinguishing oneself from the crowd to make a lasting impact is essential to an organization or campaign. This module will focus on how we communicate through framing, targeting, and implementing a media campaign that connects through stories that create emotion to create action. Through experiential learning, students will create their narrative and apply it to real-life events. Body Language and Negotiation: Body language is a vital part of negotiating and campaigning that is often overlooked but can account for over 55 percent of the message we are conveying. Students will learn the latest non-verbal communication tactics to enhance their communication and leadership skills. Public Speaking and Marketing Your Message: Students will implement the lessons introduced in Value-Based Communications to create a communications strategy that utilizes a range of media such as digital and broadcast advertising, op-eds, social media, and film. Empathy-Based Fundraising: This module introduces students to the elements of fundraising for nonprofits, advocacy programs, and political campaigns. We then expand to advanced fundraising tactics to connect through values and build empathy with the funder. Students will understand what makes a compelling fundraising ask and evaluate the most effective fundraising tactics. Climate Urgency and Solutions: Students will leave with a clear understanding of climate science and the impact of climate change on frontline communities. We will follow the history of energy development and the policy decisions that created the environment we live in today. Additionally, we will highlight innovative proven climate policies that can be replicated across the U.S. Military 101: Students will be introduced to the mythology, organization, and culture of the military so candidates can connect and work productively with a segment of the population that Pew and Gallup found are the most credible messengers after Doctors and Nurses. Disinformation, Cyber and Climate Security: Nearly 70 percent of American adults turn to social media for the bulk of their news, consuming content in their feeds or searching for specific or trending topics. This makes the integrity of social media information critical. Students will learn how Russia and China use digital media to manipulate populations and lawmakers. 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