Diverse Leaders With a Common Goal

Are you the right candidate for IGEL? Strong leadership abilities, passion for problem solving, collaborative skills and willingness to embrace new ideas are just a few of the qualities shared by our network of 500+ influential alumni.

IGEL Alumni Include

• Former member of Congress
• State legislators
• City and county commissioners
• Top staff of state, regional and federal agencies
• Department of Natural Resources board members
• Farmers
• CEOs of major businesses
• Attorneys
• City planners
• Engineers and consultants
• Real estate developers
• Educators and researchers
• Naturalists and environmental advocates

Who Should Apply for IGEL?

IGEL is designed for individuals with a proven leadership record, possibly mid- or late-career. It’s competitive: Only 30-35 participants are accepted. You must be willing to attend each of the five multi-day sessions, including classroom and field experiences.

IGEL encourages applicants from areas like these:

• Agriculture
• Business
• Civic organizations
• Conservation groups
• Elected office
• Federal, state and local governments
• Forestry
• Industry
• Non-profit organizations
• State and regional agencies
• Universities and other educational institutions

Learn More

• Program Overview
• Program Schedule
• Program Team
• What Participants Can Expect
• Participant Selection Process
• Leadership & Team
• History