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Applications for Disability Lead’s next class of Fellows are open!

As a disability-owned business, we love how they bring advocacy for their stakeholders to the forefront of conversation. Their Institute is the only leadership program in the nation specifically for leaders with disabilities that makes connections to opportunities for civic engagement and leadership.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as an individual with a disability, you can attend next week’s webinar or apply today at www.disabilitylead.org/apply.

Interested in applying for the Disability Lead Institute?

The Institute is the only leadership program in the nation specifically for leaders with disabilities, and that makes connections to opportunities for civic engagement and leadership. The Institute is a year-long fellowship that centers disability identity to explore leadership skills, civic engagement, and understanding of self and others.

Join us for an upcoming informational webinar where we’ll talk about the 2027 Institute. Our Director of Programs, Clare Killy, will discuss what to expect about the fellowship experience, the application and selection processes, and answer questions live.

📅 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 11:30 AM–12:30 PM CT
📍 Zoom

A recording will be shared with those registered and on YouTube.

🔗 Register today and learn more about the Institute. https://www.disabilitylead.org/events/institute-webinar

Some moments call us to pause.

This Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage shaped the course of countless lives and continues to remind us of the values that unite and strengthen our communities.

Today, we remember with gratitude.

Vivian Fannon rounds out our 2026 Summer Intern Class! We can’t wait to see how their creativity is used to amplify the important work of our clients.

Vivian is an undergraduate student at The Ohio State University studying marketing and fashion and retail studies. With a passion for design, branding, and communications, she enjoys creating content that is both visually engaging and easy to connect with. Vivian values thoughtful, aesthetically driven design that communicates ideas clearly whilst provoking meaningful connections. She is eager to strengthen this passion during her time at TrailBlaze Creative.

Learn more: https://trailblazecreative.com/who-we-are/trailblaze-team/vivian-fannon/

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We encourage all of our leaders, change-makers, and visionaries in the nonprofit space and beyond to take time to prioritize their wellness.

If you need some inspiration, check out all of the ways our TrailBlaze team unwinds and prioritizes their mental health.

TrailBlaze's team is growing! Welcome to Katie Black, one of the Marketing Interns joining us this summer.

Katie is a graduate student pursuing her Master of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations at The University of Alabama. With a background spanning various industries in marketing, communications, and public relations, and a focus on campaign strategy, content development, and brand positioning, Katie brings ingenuity and intentionality to every project she takes on.