Leadership Tejas Application

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2025 Leadership Tejas Application

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The selection committee will make their participant choices based on the thoroughness of your responses to the following questions. Please provide answers as completely as possible.

First Name*

Last Name*

Preferred Name:*

Email:*

Company:*

Your Job Title:*

Work Address:*

City:*

State:*

Zip Code:*

Work Phone:*

Cell Phone:*

Home Address:*

City:*

State:*

Zip Code:*

List your supervisor and at least one other reference who may be contacted by the selection committee.

Supervisor Name:*

Company:*

Title:*

Phone:*

Email:*

Reference Name:*

Company:*

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Step 1:

Applicant Questions

1. Please provide information about your professional and educational background, or alternatively, you can upload your resume or CV.*

2. Kindly share your involvement in professional affiliations, community, religious, political, athletic, and social organizations, whether current or past.*

3. Enumerate any volunteer or leadership roles you currently hold or have previously held.*

4. Describe a notable leadership challenge you have taken on in your professional or community life or outline your or explain your interest in participating in future leadership challenges.*

5. Explain how you plan to contribute to the Leadership Tejas class.*

6. In what ways do you anticipate that Leadership Tejas can assist you in nurturing your leadership potential?*

7. What are your expectations from the program?*

8. Identify and discuss an issue that you believe is crucial for leadership within the Hispanic community.*

9. Are you willing and able to commit the necessary time to participate in the Leadership Tejas program? Please be aware that attendance at all sessions is expected.*

Step 2:

Short Personal Biography*

Use this section to provide insight into your personal background and qualities that may not be evident from your resume. This information will assist the Selection Committee in gaining a deeper understanding of you as an individual.

**THIS IS NOT A RESUME**

Step 3:

Letters of Recommendation

Invite a recommendation from individuals who can describe the personal qualities, accomplishments, and experiences that make you well-suited for the program. The best people to write letters of recommendation are those who know you well; have worked with you on a community project; have knowledge of your leadership skills and experience; and can write a heartfelt, first-hand testimonial on your behalf.

Upload PDF copies of the letters below – We need two letters of recommendation.

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Step 4:

Leadership Experience in Organizations, Community and Civic Activities*

Please describe your most recent or notable involvement in a community or civic leadership position. Share how your leadership in this role influenced you on a personal level and discuss its impact on the community. This could encompass various forms of community and civic engagement, such as nonprofit work, church activities, school initiatives, PTA involvement, neighborhood initiatives, city or county committees, and participation in commissions or task forces, among others.

Include:
1. Years Served
2. Organization/Initiative
3. Your Role
4. What was the impact of your leadership in this role?