Application Deadline: March 11th, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Vital Voices (VV) Visionaries Program. The VV Visionaries program in partnership with the Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund (ELELF), the charitable fund of Estée Lauder, was created to support the next generation of emerging leaders who are redefining leadership in their everyday lives.
The VV Visionaries program invests in trailblazing women by increasing their access to leadership training and the networks that sustain them. Together with the Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund, this signature program will champion women leaders across diverse sectors, industries, and experiences who want to create positive social impact in their communities and beyond.
Eligibility:
- Is at least 18 years old at the time of application and identifies as a woman
- Has an established social impact organization, business, initiative, OR
- Is a key decision-maker of their social impact organization, business, initiative, OR
- Has a clear vision for an organization, business, or initiative with an explicit social purpose
- Is proficient in English
Benefits:
Through participating in the VV Visionaries program, participants will:
- Complete the Vital Voices Leadership Journey, a 7-week virtual course focused on developing the soft skills required for leadership
- Learn lessons in leadership from Estée Lauder executives
- Receive a certificate of completion upon completing the program
- Have an opportunity to apply for an annual in-person Summit
- Join the Vital Voices global network of more than 47,000 women leaders from around the world
Program Details
- Three cohorts of 50 women visionaries over the age of 18 will participate in a 7-week immersive virtual experience built on the proven leadership model of Vital Voices, incorporating lessons in leadership from Estée Lauder executives and Vital Voices Global Network leaders.
- Participants from all three cohorts will have the chance to be selected for one annual in-person experience that provides deeper training and investment in their personal leadership journeys.
Program Commitment
- Fully participate in the 7-week program, which includes 2-4 hours per week of live virtual sessions and weekly assignments. Participants should have no more than 2 absences to remain in good standing.
- Sessions are typically held on weekdays in the morning (Eastern Time).
- Submit regular updates to Vital Voices throughout the program and remain in contact with Vital Voices after the program to share success stories, conduct follow-up surveys about your progress, pursue further opportunities for awards or visibility, etc.
- Complete surveys up to one year after the end of the program.
Technical Requirements and Accessibility:
The VV Visionaries program will be virtual. You will need access to a computer with a camera or a phone and a reliable internet or network connection to fully participate in the program.
Program Dates
Cohort 9: May 29 – July 3
Cohort 10: July 24 – September 4
Cohort 11: October 9 – November 20
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Vital Voices (VV) Visionaries Program
