ABOUT AALDP

AALDP is a transformative, 10-month leadership development experience for high-achieving individuals looking to grow personally and professionally. Designed for a select group of established leaders, the program provides space for corporate, healthcare, education and nonprofit professionals to connect and engage through a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

AALDP builds a powerful network of peers committed to excellence, service, and influence. Participants leave the program ready to engage and serve both their organizations and their community in new and powerful ways.

Organization Benefits

Organizations support candidates for this program because AALDP strengthens talent retention and succession planning by offering a rigorous curriculum focused on leadership excellence, civic engagement, and holistic professional growth, ensuring participants are well-positioned to deliver sustained contributions to their companies and the broader community.

Program Highlights

Curriculum: The AALDP curriculum features innovative program sessions that combine meaningful engagement with respected community leaders on regional issues with interactive presentations designed to strengthen and enhance leadership skills. Session topics include:

• Cincinnati's Cultural History

• Inclusive Leadership

• Health & Wellness

• Power & Influence

• Economics

• Human Services

• The Judicial System

• Education

• Government & Advocacy

Networking Opportunities: Participants will connect with a diverse cohort of peers, creating a robust professional network that extends beyond the program. This network is instrumental in fostering collaboration and support among leaders in the Greater Cincinnati area.  This network is instrumental in fostering collaboration and support among leaders in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Program Structure: AALDP spans ten months, with sessions typically held on the second Friday of each month from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The program includes one mandatory overnight session at Camp Joy.

AALDP Class 33 - Schedule 2026/2027

All class sessions are in person.

• Wednesday August 12, 2026 - Orientation; 5:00-6:30 pm

• Thursday September 3 - Friday September 4, 2026

  Arrive 8:00 am Thursday; Depart 3:00 pm Friday. MANDATORY OVERNIGHT SESSION

• Friday October 9, 2026; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

• Saturday October 10, 2026; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Not an overnight session

• Friday November 13, 2026

• Friday December 11, 2026

• Friday January 15, 2027

• Friday February 12, 2027

• Friday March 12, 2027

• Friday April 9,2027

• Friday May 14, 2027

• Friday June 11, 2027

• Friday June 25, 2027

How to Apply

Applications for Class 33 are due Friday May 15, 2026. You may access the application below.

Program tuition is $5,000 per person. Scholarships and payment plans are available.

For more information, please contact Tamara Lang at TLang@ulgso.org.