Training the next generation of civic leaders, connecting leaders in the public & private sectors, increasing diversity of policy-makers, and promoting better policy making.

Our Programs

With a focus on diversity, pragmatism, and strategic thinking, CAP is providing critical real world skills and networks for the next generation of innovative civic leaders.

CAP Collaborative

Pictured above are CAP Fellows

A unique educational cross-training program designed for a diverse group of senior executives from the public and private sectors.

CAP Fellows

Pictured above is Mayor Wu with her Chief of Staff, Tiffany Chu (who is speaking)

Using our experience, contacts, and alumni/ae to address policy issues that address and promote diversity and cross-sectoral collaboration in public policy and policy-making.

CAP in Action

Pictured above are the mayors of the CommonWealth Development Compact, representing Boston, Cambridge, Lynn, Salem, and Somerville

“The truth I want you to hear in this moment and in this space we need you to lead now!”

— Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston

Our Partners

“We need you to continue to be engaged, to organize, to mobilize, to amplify your voices.”

— Ayanna Pressley, US Representative