Institute of Affinity Leadership

Courage to Thrive: Leading with Innovation, Wellness, and Community. Every so often, there’s a gathering that feels less like a conference and more like coming home—where leadership meets purpose, and the work feels deeply personal. On Saturday, November 22, 2025, we’re convening visionary education leaders from across the Tri-State region at Windrose on the Hudson in Ossining, NY for a full-day summit designed to refuel, reconnect, and reimagine what courageous leadership looks like in this moment. This isn’t just another event. It’s a movement—anchored in innovation, wellness, and community—led by superintendents and principals who understand both the weight and the beauty of leading while carrying multiple truths, identities, and responsibilities. To every aspiring and emerging leader of color and ally: This space was created for you. To remind you that your vision matters. Your wellness matters. Your voice belongs in every room where decisions are made. Join us for Courage to Thrive, and let’s build a leadership community rooted in authenticity, equity, and collective strength. Dr. Aurelia L. Henriquez, Anibal Soler, Jr., Ray Sanchez, Dr. David Mauricio, Marnie Hazelton, Ed.D. , Dr. Pedro Roman, Rashon Hasan, Ed.S., Uche L. Njoku, EdM , and Dr. Lizzette Ruiz-Giovinazzi.

Join us in Saratoga Springs on September 28! The New York State Leaders of Color for Education (NYSLOC4ED) and Allies are hosting a relaxed after-hours gathering during the NYSCOSS Fall Leadership Conference. Come connect, celebrate leadership, and build networks that strengthen our collective impact. Register for details: https://lnkd.in/euFWVbHj