Silberman School of Social Work Belle and George Strell Executive Leadership Fellows Program Application

Silberman School of Social WorkSilberman School of Social Work Belle and George Strell Executive Leadership Fellows Program Application

The Strell Fellows Program is seeking Master in Social Work and related professionals working in mid-to-senior level management positions in human service organizations who are interested in becoming CEOs or high-level managers.

The Strell Fellows Program is a highly competitive executive leadership training offered to 12-16 Fellows. The program will take place weekly on Friday’s from 12:00-4:00 PM, beginning January 2026. Participants will receive coaching in a self-identified area for professional skill development in the “hard skills” necessary to emerge as CEO’s or other high-level leaders.

Please upload a personal statement that addresses each of the following questions:

a) What are you seeking to gain from your participation in the Strell Fellows?

b) Please identify three specific professional goals;
And

c) The qualities you would bring to a CEO position

Please attach your CV and upload a separate page with the name, phone numbers and email address of a reference.

Applications must be completed by December 15th, 2025. Select candidates will be invited for an interview and notified as to the Advisory Committee's decision. A confirmation of your submission will be sent. Thank you for your interest.