The Training Institute for Leadership Enrichment (TILE) is dedicated to cultivating and advancing the leadership of Black women to ensure their full participation in shaping the economic, political, and social landscape. As BWOPA’s 501(c)(3) educational and civic engagement pillar, TILE is committed to identifying and equipping emerging leaders with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary for sustainable leadership.

We believe that thriving urban communities require the active inclusion of Black women in corporate boardrooms, executive leadership, and all levels of elected and appointed office. Without their voices at decision-making tables, true inclusive leadership remains an unfulfilled vision. Through TILE, we work to dismantle barriers, empower future leaders, and create pathways for Black women to lead with 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 | CA Black Freedom Fund | CA Black Power Network

Young Adult State Leadership Council February 2024 Launch