Emerging Leaders
Every field is founded on strong and qualified leadership; the field of social change is no exception. We are continually focused on the leadership pipeline of this sector. Do new leaders have the support they need to achieve aspirations for themselves and the world?
As a venue for building leaders, we helped fortify that leadership pipeline. Through our relationships, work projects, and internship program, we are personally invested in rising leaders and offer them essentials like mentorship, learning resources, training, and networking opportunities.
Frontline’s programming and activities for emerging leaders include:
- The HPJ Fellowship for leaders focused on social justice, entrepreneurship, and consulting
- Local convenings for social entrepreneurs and social change consultants
- One-year program associate position
Katerina Rojas
Frontline Project Associate
(2009–10)
Pre-Graduate School Program, Baltimore
Kenneth Westberry II
HPJ Fellow (2011)
Davidson College, Junior
Sara John
HPJ Fellow (2010)
Teach for America,
Corps Member
Charlie Sellew
HPJ Fellow (2010)
Teach for America,
Corps Member
John Lyons
Project Assistant (2011)
Harvard University, Junior
Cameron Wardell
HPJ Fellow (2010)
Teach for America,
Corps Member
Naomia Suggs-Brigety
HPJ Fellow (2011)
Jackson State University, Senior
Janae Edwards
HPJ Fellow (2011)
UNC Chapel-Hill Graduate
Hunter Bruton
HPJ Fellow (2011)
UNC Chapel-Hill, Senior
Emily Hylton
Frontline Project Associate (2010–11)
Intern, Friends of the Earth Middle East
Cyrita Haines
Frontline Administrative Assistant
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Brian Kennedy II
HPJ Fellow (2011)
North Carolina Central University, Senior
Shruti Shah
HPJ Fellow (2010)
Teach for America,
Corps Member
Khayla Deans
HPJ Fellow (2011)
UNC Chapel-Hill, Junior
Ricky Hurtado
HPJ Fellow (2010)
Frontline Project Associate
Sofia Wilson
HPJ Fellow (2010)
Associate Consultant for EMC
Annette Bevans
Frontline Administrative Assistant (2010–11)
North Carolina Central University, Senior
Featured Leader
Khayla Deans
Q: What are you working on now?
A: At this moment I am working to complete my undergraduate career at UNC-Chapel Hill. Outside of school, I intern for a non-profit organization by the name of The Beautiful Project. The vision for the organization is to use photography and reflective workshops to empower and positively impact the identity development of black girls.
Q: What did you take away from your Frontline experience?
A: The fellowship was everything I hoped for and more. I traveled to new places, met wonderful people, and gathered inspiration from every aspect of the journey. I observed and listened to personal stories of the Frontline family and affiliates, and I admire all of the hard work that they do as well as their level of dedication for creating social change.
Q: Since finishing the HPJ fellowship, how have you applied what you learned during your time with Frontline?
A: One of the greatest lessons I learned from this experience is to take ownership of my skills and to not allow my fears and insecurities stop myself from pursuing great opportunities.
Q: What words of wisdom would you offer to a younger person looking for a meaningful work experience?
A: Take ownership, do not allow insecurities hinder your pursuit of opportunities, and to be open and flexible to new experiences.