ULEAD

05/22/2026

Re-Announcing the Retirement Celebration for Ritch!🎉

05/07/2026

📌Thank you for showing up when the work is hard.
📌For believing in young people before they believe in themselves.
📌For creating spaces of belonging, courage, growth, and hope.

At ULEAD, we have the privilege of serving educators, mentors, counselors, afterschool leaders, nonprofit teams, and youth workers across our state—and we continue to be inspired by your compassion, resilience, and leadership.

The future is stronger because of the work you do every single day.

05/06/2026

ULEAD is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Jenny Deranek as our new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026.

As a nationally recognized experiential leadership development organization, we look forward to the expertise and vision Dr. Deranek will bring to this role.

04/28/2026

04/27/2026

As an experiential leadership development organization, ULEAD celebrates National Apprenticeship Week along with our local community partner, Horizon Education Alliance
📌Many people report that 90% of their most impactful learning experiences happen outside the traditional classroom.
📌When connecting with a future vocation, we believe it's vital for students to cultivate a life of purpose.

🔧One tool we have developed to help students get curious, explore, and ask bigger questions, is our ULEAD Career Exploration Cards. With the Career Connections Deck, you'll witness the power of connection as students engage in lively discussions, exchanging ideas, and sharing personal aspirations.
♣️The 54 cards, 10 elements, and over 80 activities encourage collaboration and teamwork as students strategize, plan, and navigate different career paths, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where.
🌟Everyone's dreams matter.

Talk to us! Kristin Bien Operation Education.Watch Operation Education Monday's and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. on WSBT 22.

04/23/2026

It was an honor for ULEAD to be apart of the Indiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs 2026 Youth of the Year celebration!

04/15/2026

LeeAnn is at the Indiana Afterschool Network summit TODAY!
🛑 Stop at the ULEAD booth.
📌ULEAD is a premier leadership development organization focused on helping people discover their Why, Grow their skills, and Inspire others.