TILE exists to cultivate and advance the leadership of Black women, ensuring their full participation in shaping the economic, political, and social fabric of our communities. As BWOPA’s 501(c)(3) educational and civic engagement arm, TILE identifies and equips emerging leaders with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed for sustainable, transformative leadership. We believe thriving communities require Black women’s active inclusion at every decision-making table—from corporate boardrooms to public office. Through TILE, we dismantle barriers, build pathways, and empower Black women to lead with vision, purpose, and impact.

TILE empowerment and professional initiatives:

• DWJ Leadership Fellowship Program
• Annual Legislative Learning Day Sacramento
• Young Adult State Leadership Council
• Leadership University - premier three-day certificate training
• Ella Hill Hutch Awards
• Sister Circle Legacy Leaders
• Building The Bench Masterclass Sequence - Preparing our Next Generations of Leaders
• Uplifting Us - Health and Wellness initiative w/ CA Black Women's Collective
• Mental Health Equity Report in partnership with Hispanas Organized for Political Equity - project made possible by Kaiser Permanente

Special thanks to our partners:  Kaiser Permanente | The San Francisco Foundation | JP Morgan Chase | COMCAST | PG&E | Pepisco Foundation | CA Black Freedom Fund | CA Black Power Network

Young Adult State Leadership Council February 2024 Launch