Emerging Leaders Program
The AHC Emerging Leaders program was developed to allow student and new professionals to participate in AHC activities, receive mentorship, and connect with professional networking opportunities.
Emerging Leaders are selected to serve from July to July of each AHC fiscal year. Master’s level students, doctoral level students, and new professionals (having graduated in the past year) will be selected as AHC emerging leaders. Recipients must be an AHC member at the time of application. Emerging Leaders choose an area of interest within the division and receive mentoring related to that area. Emerging Leaders will provide a minimum of 50 hours of service to an AHC committee, project, or task over the course of the year, and they will be assigned a mentor with whom they will connect each month. Emerging Leaders will also have opportunities to learn the responsibilities associated with serving in elected leadership positions within AHC. They will also receive FREE conference registration for the AHC conference for the year they are an Emerging Leader.
Emerging Leaders will be featured in our newsletter and recognized at the annual AHC conference.
Call for Mentors: AHC Emerging Leaders Program
The Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC) is seeking passionate and experienced professionals to serve as Mentors for the Emerging Leaders Program. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our profession by supporting and guiding the next generation of leaders in counseling.
About the Emerging Leaders Program
The AHC Emerging Leaders Program is designed to recognize and foster the leadership potential of counseling students and new professionals. Selected Emerging Leaders actively participate in AHC initiatives, gain valuable professional development experiences, and work closely with mentors throughout their term.
Mentor Role and Responsibilities
As a mentor, you will:
• Provide guidance, support, and encouragement to your assigned Emerging Leader.
• Facilitate professional growth by sharing insights, experiences, and resources.
• Help mentees navigate AHC involvement and develop their leadership skills.
• Commit to regular communication (e.g., email, video calls, or phone) with your mentee.
• Participate in the AHC Annual Conference or other virtual opportunities to engage with your mentee.
Eligibility
We are seeking mentors who:
• Are active members of AHC with a demonstrated commitment to humanistic principles.
• Have experience in leadership roles within counseling organizations or related professional settings.
• Can commit to a one-year mentorship term (with flexible communication schedules).
Benefits of Mentorship
• Contribute to the professional development of future leaders in counseling.
• Strengthen your own leadership and mentoring skills.
• Expand your professional network and foster meaningful connections.
• Earn recognition for your contribution to the counseling profession.
How to Apply
To express your interest in becoming a mentor, please email Dr. Amanda Evans @ amandathomasevans@gmail.com with your CV and completed google doc: https://forms.gle/BiyY3vCZKiMAT6AV8
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Applications are due by February 15, 2025
Join us in empowering the next generation of humanistic leaders!
For questions, please contact Dr. Evans @ amandathomasevans@gmail.com
Interested applicants should submit:
2025-2026 AHC Emerging Leaders Program
The AHC Emerging Leaders program was developed to allow student and new professional leaders to participate in AHC activities, receive mentorship, and connect with professional networking opportunities.
Emerging Leaders will be selected to serve for the 2025-26 term (July 2025 to June 2026). Master’s level students, doctoral level students, and new professionals (having graduated in the past year) will be selected as AHC emerging leaders. Recipients must be an AHC member at the time of award and fall into the master’s, doctoral, or new professional categories. Emerging Leaders choose an area of interest within the division and receive mentoring related to that area. Emerging Leaders will provide a minimum of 50 hours of service to an AHC committee, project, or task. Emerging Leaders will also have opportunities to learn the responsibilities associated with serving in elected leadership positions within our association. They will also receive FREE conference registration for the 2025 AHC conference.
Emerging Leaders will receive a free conference registration for the 2025 AHC Conference in Tampa, Florida that will include a leadership training and recognition at the AHC Awards Ceremony.
Interested applicants should submit:
1) A completed Emerging Leaders application
2) Your Curriculum vitae
3) Two letters of reference describing your leadership skills and experiences, and your value of humanistic practices (letters cannot come from members of the AHC selection committee) to ahcemergingleaders@gmail.com no later than November 1, 2024. The selection committee will notify applicants of the status of their application by November 22, 2024.
We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are eager to develop leadership skills and are deeply committed to AHC's vision of inclusivity, community, and social justice. The review committee is especially interested in candidates who identify with historically marginalized groups and will give strong consideration to applications that reflect a range of diverse experiences. Selection criteria include:
Demonstrated affiliation with and commitment to the counseling profession
A record of active participation in professional counseling organizations and conferences
Dedication to inclusivity, diversity, and social justice
A clear vision for their leadership goals including how the EL experience will help achieve that vision
Applications can be found below.
If you have any questions, please contact the Emerging Leaders Committee chairs: Dr. Amanda M. Evans and Dr. Bogusia Skudrzyk at ahcemergingleaders@gmail.com.