What is Angels of Change: Leaders Academy?

  • Education

    Angels of Change: Leaders Academy will provide approximately 40 hours of education (online and in person) on designing successful advocacy campaigns at the local level. Specifically, our program focuses on advocacy building for housing and housing resources for the TGI community.

  • Hands-On Experience

    In addition to providing education on advocacy campaign planning, the purpose of Angels of Change: Leaders Academy is to prepare participants to launch a full-scale advocacy campaign with Los Angeles governance to improve housing resources for the TGI community, and reduce instances of homelessness in our community.

  • Community Connectedness

    Angels of Change: Leaders Academy is not only a space to learn, grow expertise and experience with community organizing and advocacy, it is also a space for participants to connect with TGI people of all ages and backgrounds and grow a sense of pride, belonging and community connectedness!

Fellowship Topics

Our 40 hours of training for Angles of Change Fellows include...

  • Local, State and Federal Government Processes

  • The Policy Process and Advocacy

  • Public Speaking

  • The Art of Storytelling

  • A History of TGI Homelessness in Los Angeles

  • Community Organizing and Mobilization

  • Advocacy Campaign Crafting

  • Allyship Networking

LEADERS Academy Information Session

Please watch this video to learn more about the program.

FAQ

  • How long is Angels of Change: Leaders Academy?

    Angels of Change: Leaders Academy spans across approximately two years.

  • What is the Academy Schedule?

    Phase 1: Building Community & Resiliency will be conducted in approximately four-hour sessions, held twice a month in person at the TransLatin@ Coalition offices in Koreatown. Cohort 1 will start in September and meet on Mondays from 1 PM to 5 PM. Cohort 2 will begin in March 2026, also meeting on Mondays from 1 PM to 5 PM(with some exceptions where we will meet on Wednesdays due to Holidays).

  • Will there be compensation for participation in Angels of Change: Leaders Academy?

    Yes! All of your participation is paid with a stipend. Participants can earn up to $1,500 in stipends if they participate and complete phase one. Participants can also earn stipends for participating in public comment opportunities.

  • Who can apply to Angels of Change: Leaders Academy?

    This opportunity is for any transgender, gender-expansive, or intersex identifying person who is interested in leveling up their skills as a community organizer, and looking for hands-on experience with coordinating a local advocacy campaign with Los Angeles County governance.

  • Will I receive a certificate of completion?

    Yes! All participants who complete the program requirements for graduation will receive a personalized certificate of completion.

  • Is this a job position?

    While this program is paid, it is not a job position. Angels of Change: Leaders Academy is considered a fellowship because it allows participants to gain education and professional development in leadership, research, campaign planning, and community organizing while being paid.

  • Do I have to have a certain degree or level of professional experience to apply or be accepted?

    No! Angels of Change: Leaders Academy is open to TGI people of all education levels and professional experiences. In fact, we prioritize TGI people who have lived experience with housing insecurity in Los Angeles County because we consider this lived experience to be expertise in creating meaningful and impactful advocacy for increasing TGI housing resources.

  • Do I have to speak English or Spanish to participate?

    Angels of Change: Leaders Academy will be held in English and Spanish. We have interpretation services for those who need them.

  • Can I participate in just one phase of Angels of Change: Leaders Academy?

    Participants are encouraged to fully engage with the entire program. While participants are not expected to have perfect attendance, they are encouraged to make up for the sessions they cannot attend.

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