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JAMES E. CLYBURN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Established in 2021 by Omega Network For Action, the James E. Clyburn Leadership Institute (JECLI) serves as the organization’s training arm, dedicated to cultivating the next generation of legislative leaders.

Over a 12-month cohort, Fellows receive tools and mentorship to run effective, ethical campaigns. Topics include Campaign Financing, Organizing Principles, and Coalition Building.

For the 2025–2026 program year, JECLI has welcomed twelve Fellows: Shawn Gathers, William Hall, Clayton Harris, Ashton Hood, Marvin Jones, Rosalyn Matthews, Carl Miller, Alonzo Mitchell, Richard Allen Moore II, Anthony Nelson, Sherika Rimmer-Higgins, and Erickson Saye (pictured below)

2025/2026 Fellows

Shawn Gathers

Charleston, SC

William Hall

California, MD

Clayton Harris

Chicago, IL

Ashton Hood

Dayton, OH

Marvin Jones

Belzoni, MS

Rosalyn Matthews

Atlanta, GA

Carl Miller

Savannah, GA

Alonzo Mitchell

Orlando, FL

Richard Allen Moore, II

Temple Hills, MD

Anthony Nelson

Bowie, MD

Sherika Rimmer-Higgins

Kosciusko, MS

Erickson Saye

Chicago, IL

Developers of the James E. Clyburn Leadership Institute believe that African Americans should not only have the opportunity to fulfill their civic duties as public servants, but also have the requisite skill set to successfully do so. Click here to access and download the brochure for the Clyburn Leadership Institute. For more information about the JECLI or to sponsor this educational program, send an email to jeclinstitute@omeganetworkforaction.org or contact Omega Network For Action’s Executive Director at wjemison@omeganetworkforaction.org.