To prepare for the future and retain top talent, organizations need to provide learning and professional development programs for their next generation of leadership. At IDFA we are dedicated to providing resources to our members to ensure positive growth within their companies.
The NextGen Leadership program is designed to support, guide and prepare mid-senior level dairy industry professionals ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. This unique program convenes classes of 10-20 IDFA members for a multi-faceted, year-long curriculum. The program equips participants with skills required to successfully conquer business demands today – and in the future. Participants build relationships with their peers, develop leadership skills and learn to become advocates for the dairy industry. The program strives to provide dairy professionals with the knowledge and networking opportunities to become future leaders in the dairy industry.
IDFA's NextGen Leadership Program is sponsored by Producers Dairy.
On July 9, 2020, IDFA announced Cohort 2 of the NextGen Leadership Program, welcoming 28 emerging leaders in the dairy industry to the program's second class.
The program is developed around three core development areas:
The application period for the 2020-2021 program closed June 19, 2020. Program participation is limited to representatives of IDFA member companies. All candidates must have the support of their companies to participate, and they must commit to participation in the entire program, including attendance at all events. Candidates who wish to apply must complete an application.
If you would like to nominate an employee for the 2020-2021 NextGen Leadership Class, please contact to Colin Newman, Director of Political Affairs and Strategic Programs at cnewman@idfa.org or (202) 220-3518.
Director, Political Affairs and Strategic Programs
Thank you for your interest in applying to the IDFA NextGen Leadership Program. The 2020-2021 program registration process closed June 19, 2020.
Program participation is limited to representatives of IDFA member companies. All candidates must have the support of their companies to participate.
Note: Your application will not be considered until you have submitted the required supplemental items. Accepted applicants will be responsible for a $1500.00 program fee.
Applications Open for Cohort2 (2020-2021 Class) of the NextGen Leadership Program
Cohort2 Applications Due
Advocacy and Leadership Meeting, Washington, D.C.
Dairy Forum 2021, Championsgate, FL
IDFA's NextGen Leadership Program is sponsored by:
Please find the NextGen Leadership Program Sponsor Prospectus via the link below to explore the opportunity your organization has to support and empower the next generation of leaders in the dairy industry. Please contact Melissa Lembke at mlembke@idfa.org to inquire more about a potential sponsorship.
The NextGen Leadership Program is a new initiative designed to support, guide and prepare industry professionals ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. This unique program will convene a class of 15-20 IDFA members for a multi-faceted year-long program.
The NextGen Leadership program will equip participants with skills required to successfully conquer business’ demands today – and in the future. Participants will build relationships with their peers, develop leadership skills and learn to become advocates for the dairy industry.
Program participation is open to representatives of IDFA member companies. All candidates must have the support of their companies to participate. This program is geared toward mid-senior level dairy industry professionals.
Program participation is limited to representatives of IDFA member companies.
Yes, there is a program fee of $1,500.00. Accepted candidates of the Cohort 2 class will be contacted with payment instructions.
At this time, the NextGen Leadership Program is only open to IDFA members.
Applications for the 2020-2021 class closed June 19, 2020. Stay tuned for more information on the 2021-2022 class.
Yes, more than one person per company can apply to be part of the NextGen Leadership Program.
