Future Leaders Institute

The 2025 Future Leaders Institute (FLI) will be held Monday, October 6-Wednesday, October 8 in Falls Church, VA.

FLI focuses on four main areas:

• interpersonal perspectives
• organizational perspectives
• collaborative/teamwork efforts
• managing the future

Participants will:

• develop an understanding of their strengths and ways to leverage them
• interact with different personalities and work styles
• understand best practices for effective managers and leaders
• strengthen strategic decision making
• integrate OESH into key business priorities
• increase their scope of influence and contributions as OEHS professionals
• learn how to successfully join efforts with other leaders and effectively manage conflict
• gain networking skills
• explore personal and professional aspirations and align them with career trajectories that support these goals and advance status in their organization and profession.

ELIGIBILITY

Current AIHA members or members of an IOHA affiliated organization with 3-15 years of IH/OEHS or related experience are encouraged to apply to this program.

Applications will be reviewed by a selection panel, and candidates will be evaluated on their:

• Experience in leadership/management positions related to work, personal life, or volunteer activities (AIHA or non-AIHA);
• Recognition and endorsement as a future leader by his/her organization or institution;
• Demonstrated accomplishments in professional and/or civic settings;
• Receipt of awards and/or recognition; and
• Submitted Statement of Interest.

FUNDING

If selected to attend Future Leaders Institute, attendees will be responsible for covering their transportation expenses to and from FLI. International attendees are eligible to apply for travel assistance via the Stephen C. Davis FLI Memorial Grant Fund.

AIHA will cover the following associated costs:

• 3-night hotel stay
• meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• facilitator fees
• self-assessment tools/supplies
• social and community serving outings