Leadership NGA is dedicated to identifying and engaging the future leaders in the world of guardianship.
The continued success of the guardianship profession depends on educating guardians, promoting Standards, and upholding ethics. It also needs people who are practiced in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. The guardianship community needs people who are engaged with NGA, well-connected, and ready to lead within their teams and organizations, within their communities, and within NGA. This is the essence of Leadership NGA.
The individuals selected for each Leadership NGA class will meet for six sessions of up to two hours each, focusing on a theme such as Getting to Know NGA, Leadership Styles and Tough Truths in Leadership, and Effective Communication, to name a few. Participants will leave with an understanding of their own strengths and challenges as leaders, and new ideas to engage, inspire, and lead others.
Upon graduation, which will happen at the National Conference on Guardianship, participants will receive a certificate of achievement and will be offered leadership opportunities within NGA. Participants will have access to ongoing support, where participants can discuss leadership challenges and solutions with fellow alumni.
2027 Class Dates and Topics
February 10 | Why Leadership? Why NGA? Get to Know the Class and the Organization
March 10 | Leadership Communication Skills
April 14 | Getting to Know Yourself and Emotional Intelligence
May 12 | Tough Truths in Leadership
June 9 | Leadership in Action: Building Effective Teams and Next Steps in Leadership
July 14 | Public Presenting and Group Project Time
August 11 | Professional Communication and Group Project Time
September 8 | Group Presentations
Application and Participation Details
- Participants must be NGA members in good standing, and must pay 2027 dues prior to the first lesson.
- Each class will have approximately 20 – 30 participants.
- Classes meet virtually for up to two hours on the dates above. In addition, there will be a group project and some pre-class exercises.
- Applications must be submitted by November 13, 2026. Applications will be reviewed by a small group of NGA board members.
- Graduates are asked to assume leadership roles within NGA, including committee and task force membership, special interest group leaders, etc., based on each graduate’s areas of interest and expertise.
- Graduation will occur at the 2027 National Conference on Guardianship in Tucson, Arizona.
- Individuals will be selected for each Leadership NGA class based on their answers to questions asked, years of experience, geographic diversity, and more. Not everyone who applies will be selected.
- There is a $150 registration fee to participate in the program, and several partial scholarships will be available. Payment must be received upon acceptance to the class.
- Participants will receive a Leadership NGA alumni pin and shirt at the conclusion of the program.
- Participants will be enrolled in the “Everyday Situations, Suggestions, and Support” special interest group to further interact with members with a shared interest in improving guardianship practice.