Who Participates in IGEL? |
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
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