Leadership Development

Oaks Scholars believe that leadership is meant to move communities toward becoming more equitable and accessible. Leadership is essential if we are to create positive change in our world.

Oaks Scholars study the systems in which we live and work. Our scholars acknowledge the context and relationship to these systems, and spend time learning about the intersection of these systems and the ways in which they act on (and for) people.

“A good leader is someone who realizes their own power and uses it to make room for others.”

Staci Batchelor (Oaks Class ‘19, ‘20, ‘21/NCSU Class ‘21)