Jessica Ripper

The Global Policy Leadership Academy (GPLA) prepares professionals and civic leaders to actualize leading-edge solutions to current, intractable societal challenges. With a deep commitment to creating more equitable, habitable, and sustainable communities for all, GPLA delivers targeted education through a unique and holistic approach that forges a deep understanding of root causes, employs problem-solving frameworks and best practices, fosters cross-sector collaboration, and sparks collective problem-solving for real-world challenges. Through our intensive field studies, courses, and certification programs, GPLA prepares leaders to effectively advocate for and accelerate positive change in their communities, the region, and the world.