Building Inclusive Leadership (BIL)

Program Description:

Building Inclusive Leadership (BIL) is a six-month extracurricular program from the Learning Environment Office aimed at developing SOM learners’ understanding of and advocacy for marginalized identities. The program is geared toward learners who desire to deepen their working knowledge of the lived experiences of oppressed groups and develop their ability to integrate this understanding into their personal and professional lives. The identities explored will include but are not limited to Queer and Trans populations, Black, Brown, and Indigenous folks, individuals with disabilities, and older adults. Learners must apply to be admitted to the program. 

The program aims to:

1. Create a safe space where learners can explore their respective identities, process lived experiences and better understand the identities and experiences of others.
2. Provide informal learning opportunities and connection to resources through discussion-, skill- and identity-oriented sessions. 
3. Foster a sense of community, belonging and support across UNM learners 
4. Mobilize culturally relevant and socially engaged champions and advocates across learners.