Future-Forward Leader Dialogue | Live in Brooklyn
The Promise of Collective Leadership
Thursday, March 26th, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (ET)
Location: Nyla House | 1524 Bergen St., Brooklyn, NY
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Innovation starts with a collective
Join Dr. Stacey Schultz and Dr. Patrice Fenton for an afternoon dedicated to redefining the path from leadership exhaustion to organizational agency.
This isn't just a book launch; it’s a strategic conversation on how to move from the Adoption phase to true Transformation by embedding reflection and shared ownership into the DNA of your school.
Instead of the leader being the "sole source of power," we will explore how to build a self-sustaining ecosystem where innovation is a shared responsibility—not a solo act of endurance.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Stacey Schultz
President, Educate
A servant leader and endurance athlete redefining how school systems move from "solo-led" initiatives to sustainable, collective impact. Stacey specializes in leveraging the Innovation Spectrum to help leaders bridge the gap between bold vision and daily practice through the lens of organizational culture.
As President of Educate and a holder of a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from USC, she has guided over 20 years of transformative learning experiences for organizations like the NYCDOE. Her work helps executives translate behavioral change into measurable systemic growth.
Dr. Patrice E. Fenton
Co-Founder, Ella Baker Institute
An equity-centered strategist and leadership developer dedicated to dismantling the "sole source of power" model in education. Patrice specializes in generating collective wellness and psychological safety as drivers of organizational performance, particularly in high-stakes urban environments.
As the Head of Organizational Well-Being at the Ella Baker Institute and a former Director at EdLoC, she has empowered a national network of leaders to operationalize inclusion and shared responsibility. Holding a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning, her work helps teams turn trust into a self-sustaining leadership culture.
Evening Programming
Doors Open (6:00 PM)
Welcome & Refreshments
Interactive Q&A (6:15–6:45 PM)
Dr. Schultz and Dr. Fenton discuss bridging the leadership gap between bold vision and daily practice
The Agentive Collective Mixer (6:45–7:30 PM)
Structured networking to connect with Tri-State leaders who are scaling innovation through shared power
Who Should Attend
Tri-State School Leaders
Principals and Assistant Principals looking to transition from "solo endurance" to a sustainable, shared-leadership model
Systems-Level Executives
Superintendents and District Leaders focused on scaling the Innovation Spectrum across multiple school buildings
Founders & Changemakers
Nonprofit leaders and school founders who feel the "weight of the world" and are ready to build an agentive collective
All registrants will receive the digital Power-Sharing Blueprint and access to our Collective Leadership Assessment to help make leadership growth visible in your building.
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