Nominations

Accomplished Connecticut leaders are nominated to become Fellows, and organizers work to build cohorts that are likely to advance the mission of Redwood Fellows.

Each cohort of Fellows nominates the next cohort based on three criteria:

  • Accomplishment as leaders advancing transformational work that directly impacts Connecticut;

  • Diversity as individuals, including age, gender, race, ethnicity, geographic location, life experience, political beliefs, and professional focus; and

  • Contribution to the broader community composition (e.g., in order to establish trust within the community, considerations including pre-existing relationships matter in determining Fellow nominees).

The Founding Cohorts of Fellows are assembled, bringing together 42 leaders in 2025. The nomination process for the 2026 cohorts will commence on September 15th and conclude by October 6, 2025. Selection decisions for Cohorts III and IV will be announced in November. Reach out through Get Involved if you wish to be considered.

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Selection Committee

Andrew Ferguson

Sarah Fox

Dr. Rebecca Good

Melvette Hill

Steve Nocera