Washington DC Changemaker Leadership Lab

Students in this program will have a unique opportunity to learn how to make a substantive change in the world while serving with local community leaders and global changemakers. This four week program is based in Washington, DC, but features an incredible trip to Dominican Republic as well. 

We are called to have a purpose that is bigger than ourselves—to be leaders and changemakers.  But what does this look like? This immersive service learning program invites you to learn the skills and innovations needed to take on the most important issues facing our world.  Serving in small teams, you will work alongside inspiring organizations and changemakers on issues like poverty, education, sustainability and human rights. In Washington, DC you learn the issues from all angles: serving in local communities and working with the nation’s top experts in advocacy and social change strategy.  Then we go global, working with grassroots organizations in the Dominican Republic, who are innovating ways to make change in their own communities.  Integrated with coursework in nonprofit leadership and social entrepreneurship, taught by leaders in the field, you will come away from this program with unforgettable insight and inspiration for the future. 

*This program meets part of the requirements for SAAJ, the Nonprofit Minor, and the Social Entrepreneurship Minor*

Program Dates

May 7, 2025 - July 11, 2025

Dates above indicate a planned departure date from the US and in-country return departure date.

Costs

Visa Information

Course Requirements and Offerings

Refer to the academics page for details on the minimum unit requirements and class pre-requisites for the program. Textbook lists will be provided by the program staff.

Faculty-in-Residence

This program will be run by the local DC faculty and staff.