Rising Leaders

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ABOUT THE Rising Leader Program

ACLI's Rising Leader program is designed to provide candidates with a network of seasoned industry peers, visibility with ACLI and industry leaders, professional development, and leadership training opportunities.

Program focus areas include:

 Leadership Development
 Advocacy
 Consensus Building
 Professional Development

RISING LEADERS CLASS of 2026 Nominations

Here are the things you'll need to submit a nomination successfully.

CheckBox Complete online nomination form 
CheckBox Current copy of resume/CV
CheckBox Current copy of bio
CheckBox Letter of recommendation.*
CheckBox High resolution digital photo

*One nominee listed per letter. Letter of recommendation should be written by the nominee's manager, company HR department, or a senior team leader.

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ACLI RISING LEADERS CLASS OF 2025

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We are pleased to welcome ACLI's Rising Leaders Class of 2025.

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2025 & 2026 RISING LEADER PROGRAM TIMELINE

Conferences at discounted rate

Class of 2025: have the option to participate in any ACLI conferences at a discounted rate in 2024/2025.

Class of 2026: have the option to participate in any ACLI conferences at a discounted rate in 2025/2026.

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April 22, 2025

Class of 2026: Applications Open for the ACLI Rising Leader Program Class of 2026.

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April 30, 2025

Class of 2025: visit Washington, D.C. View event details.

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June 13, 2025

Class of 2026: Application deadline for the ACLI Rising Leader Program Class of 2026.

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August 14, 2025

Class of 2026: The ACLI Rising Leader Program Class of 2026 is announced.

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October 15-17, 2025

Class of 2025 & 2026:
ACLI ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025

Join us in Nashville where we will welcome the Class of 2026 and celebrate the graduation for the Class of 2025. See event details.

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PAST RISING LEADER CLASSES

View the Rising Leaders classes that have graduated.

Contact

MAIN CONTACT
Elizabeth Carden
Assistant Vice President
Conference Development & Marketing
ElizabethCarden@acli.com
202-624-2408

SPONSORSHIP
Geneva Barber
Senior Director, Data Analytics & Technology Experience
GenevaBarber@acli.com
202-624-2312