Legacy Leaders Application (2025-2026)

The 2025 Legacy Leaders theme is “Executive Leadership," preparing alums to step confidently into C-suite roles in organizations leading the fight against hunger and poverty.

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Contact Information

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I am an alum of the:*

Emerson National Hunger Fellowship

Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship

Zero Hunger Internship

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Demographic Information

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I identify my ethnicity as (mark all that apply)*

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I am a first generation college student*

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I have personal experience receiving SNAP, school meals (reduced-price meals), WIC, or other nutrition programs

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I have lived experience with poverty or food insecurity

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I identify as someone from a low-income background

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Personal Statements

Why are you interested in this Legacy Leaders topic? What skills or experience are you hoping to gain through the Legacy Leaders program?*

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Briefly describe your leadership journey. Why is now the right time for you to participate in Legacy Leaders?*

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Please describe your continued commitment to promoting anti-hunger, anti-poverty, and social change work since your fellowship/internship?*

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