Fellows nominate leaders for consideration to join Redwood Fellows 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).

A Selection Committee composed of Fellows reviews all nominations against the criteria and then makes decisions to form the most dynamic Groves possible.

We launch two new Groves with 21 Fellows each per year, ensuring each Grove represents multiple identity markers, ideologies, sectors, towns, and generations.

The first four Groves of Fellows (2025 and 2026) are assembled, building a community of 82 influential leaders representing 13 professional sectors and 43 towns across Connecticut.

In September 2026, we will commence the nomination process for Groves V and VI in anticipation of their Fellowship experience beginning in early 2027.

Reach out through Get Involved if you wish to be considered.