DYLA Founders

“Building Leaders for Life”

These visionaries planned diligently to create and maintain an exceptional leadership program, focusing on identifying, equipping, and training members to produce leaders at various government levels to strengthen both individual and organizational performance.

Our Story

The Darlene H. Young Leadership Academy of Blacks In Government (BIG) is committed to preparing BIG members for leadership roles at all levels of public service and throughout our BIG organization. The program focuses on helping members acquire the essential skills needed to be competent leaders through a series of intense professional training sessions.

The attainment of these skills offers members the opportunity to expand their comprehension of leadership, which can help them advance in their perspective careers. By combining knowledge with experience, the Academy prepares members to function as educated, analytical, and skilled leaders within the organization, their jobs, and the community.