Our Community Needs Your Voice
Want to understand how to be the best board member?
Want to become more connected with the community?
Then check out AABLI!
The African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI) is dedicated to expanding representation in leadership roles in the Wabash Valley. This 5-month program provides participants with essential skills and knowledge for effective board governance through group discussion, case studies, and problem-solving exercises. Cohort members also receive mentorship from seasoned community leaders. Through AABLI, local organizations build relationships with new leaders who seek to share their talents and expertise through service, thus benefitting our entire community.
Program Design
- Monthly in person meetings
- March- July 2026
- Workshops, Group Discussions, Case Studies, and Guest Speakers
- Connections in the Community
- Cost = FREE
AABLI sessions meet one Saturday a month, March to July, from 10:00-2:00. To create an engaging and cohesive cohort, participants are required to attend in person, and they may miss only one meeting. The 2026 cohort will meet on the following dates:
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 13
July 25
Celebration: Thursday, July 30
The application deadline is February 15, 2026 at 4:00pm. Your application will be reviewed in early February, and you will be informed of the results by the end of February.
In its fourth year, AABLI is committed to increasing representation in leadership roles across the Wabash Valley by equipping participants with essential skills and knowledge for effective board governance. This could include anyone from young professionals looking to advance in their community to well-established individuals looking to have a better understanding of being involved in community boards. By reflecting on the community they serve, participants are positioned to foster creative problem-solving and trust-building.
Contact Schelia Romanelly at [email protected] or 812-235-6287 with questions.
Support AABLI
AABLI is a program of the United Way of the Wabash Valley and is provided to participants at no charge. But to make a program like this successful it takes resources and time to complete. Please consider donating directly to the AABLI program to help offset costs for the cohort including facilitators and program supplies. We appreciate your support as we work together to create a stronger Wabash Valley.
