Youth Leadership Fond du Lac
Unleashing the Power and Potential of Youth Leaders!
Youth Leadership Fond du Lac prepares the next generation of leaders with the skills and abilities to lead themselves and others. This 8-month program increases youth participant knowledge of the people, resources and organizations that make our greater Fond du Lac region communities better.
A Message from our Youth Leaders
We believe leadership has the transformative power to create positive change in the world!
By providing the next generation of emerging young leaders with the knowledge of how the community works and where its opportunities lie, we’re equipping the next generations of leaders with the skills to become leaders in their families, workplaces, and communities.
Program Pillars
• Servant Leadership
• Career Opportunities
• Celebrate Community
• Well-being
• Community Engagement
Community Service Project
See how our youth leaders make an impact!
In 2021-2022, they organized hygiene drives in their schools/community and distributed 100 hygiene bags to Solutions Center in Fond du Lac for people in need.
In 2022-2023, 54 comfort bags were distributed to Big Brothers Big Sisters, St. Katharine Drexel Shelter, Fond du Lac Police Dept – National Night Out, and Community Works. Learn More >
In 2023-2024, they created vape device disposal buckets in partnership with the Fond du Lac County Health Department to provide safe vape disposal while advocating for a healthier lifestyle for adolescents and adults. Learn More >
In 2024-2025, about 1,000 hygiene items were distributed to teens in Fond du Lac County high schools who might not have access to such items on a regular basis or in an emergency. Learn More >
Meet Your Program Facilitator
Christa Williams, Executive Director and Learning Facilitator
With our learning circle approach, participants will learn alongside each other, from community leaders and presenters, and from the support and leadership of our Program Facilitators.
Through learning sessions based on the philosophy of servant leadership, we’re investing in the growth of our youth to be leaders who will better impact the world around us.
About Sophia Partners
Sophia Partners is a community-benefit, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a network of transformative servant-leaders who unleash the potential of people and create collaborative and thriving spaces and places.
