African American Leadership Institute
The African American Leadership Institute Is Evolving for the Future
For nearly a decade, the State of Black Arizona has helped develop and connect more than 200 Black leaders across Arizona through our African American Leadership Institute.
These professionals represent business, healthcare, education, government, philanthropy, and nonprofit organizations. Today, as Arizona continues to cement its role as a national powerhouse—driven by trusted leadership in business and government as well as rapidly growing industries like manufacturing and artificial intelligence—the need for strong, representative leadership is higher than ever. AALI alumni remain at the forefront of this transformation, creating a statewide network committed to advancing Arizona’s economic and social future.
Our Next Chapter
As the State of Black Arizona prepares for its next decade of impact, we are taking an intentional step to strengthen our programs for this evolving landscape.
Rather than launching a new cohort this year, we are investing this time in a thoughtful transformation of the program by building on nearly a decade of experience, engaging alumni and community partners, and preparing AALI for its next chapter.
Over the coming months, The State of Black Arizona will continue engaging alumni, community leaders, and partners as we shape the future of AALI. Together, we are laying the groundwork for a stronger, more sustainable institute that will continue developing leaders and creating meaningful impact across Arizona.
AALI is evolving, and we want our community to help shape what comes next. We are excited for what is to come and will announce the new version of AALI’s programming several months before we officially launch applications in 2027.
To our alumni, sponsors, presenters, and supporters: thank you for helping build AALI into what it is today. Your investment has created a community of leaders who are making a difference throughout Arizona, and we are excited to share more about AALI's next chapter in the year ahead.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
A Special Thank you to our sponsors:
