Leadership Programs
Announcements
Dear GMF Alumni and Partners,
At a time of rapid change in the transatlantic sphere, the importance of connection, collaboration, and shared leadership has never been clearer. GMF’s 4,000-strong alumni community stands as a testament to the power of networks in strengthening democratic values, advancing cohesion across borders, and driving innovation at the local, national, and international levels.
Today, we are pleased to invite you to join the relaunch of GMF’s Alumni Leadership Council (ALC), a platform designed to connect alumni across sectors, generations, and borders to engage in timely conversations, exchange ideas, and collaborate on solutions to the most pressing challenges facing the transatlantic relationship. Through this membership, you will gain exclusive opportunities to stay connected to GMF’s work, access insights from leading experts, and participate in virtual and in-person convenings that foster dialogue, learning, and action.
As part of this relaunch, we are delighted to announce the return of GMF’s in-person alumni convenings, beginning with the 2025 Marshall Seminar in Detroit, Michigan, taking place October 9–11. This alumni-led seminar brings together past participants from all GMF leadership programs and is proudly supported by our long-standing partner, The Kresge Foundation. Attendees will explore pressing transatlantic themes, engage with thought leaders, and forge new pathways for collaboration.
Only 100 seats are available—be among the first to reserve yours. By joining the Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) at any membership level, you’ll receive exclusive early-bird access to register between June 1 and July 14, 2025, ahead of the general alumni community.
READ MORE ABOUT THE ALUMNI LEADERSHIP COUNCIL HERE
The ALC builds on a proud tradition of alumni giving back to the fellowship programs that shaped their leadership journeys. All funds collected through ALC will support current fellowship programs and expansion of alumni engagement efforts. GMF is working toward expanding alumni-led initiatives, such as grants and projects, but this relaunch focuses on reconnecting the network through meaningful engagement, virtually and in person.
My Leadership Program colleagues and I invite you to participate in this next chapter of alumni engagement. Together, we can strengthen the transatlantic relationship, champion democratic values, and inspire the next generation of leaders.
I hope you will join us in this effort today.
In partnership,
Sarah Jones
Managing Director, GMF Leadership Programs
GMF Leadership Programs is excited to announce the 2025 Marshall Memorial Fellowship cohort.
The fellows have successfully completed a highly competitive application and selection process. The Leadership Programs team is proud of all the outstanding applicants and is thrilled to have assembled such a diverse and impressive group.
The team extends its sincere gratitude to all alumni who shared this opportunity with their networks, nominated candidates, and contributed their time and expertise to the evaluation process.
The team now looks forward to collaborating with the fellows over the next year, starting with the virtual programming and culminating in September with 24 days of immersive travel across the United States and Europe.
GMF Leadership Programs is excited to announce the 2025 Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network Cohort.
The fellows come with an array of backgrounds and will work together to foster leadership skills, policies, and strategies promoting social cohesion across borders throughout their fellowship. They have successfully completed a highly competitive application and selection process. The Leadership Programs team is proud of all the outstanding applicants and is thrilled to have assembled such a diverse and impressive group.
The team now looks forward to collaborating with the fellows over the next five months, culminating in June with the in-person component of the program and Brussels Forum!
Are you an alumnus/a of the GMF programs? Are you interested in staying engaged or giving back?
For more information, please visit the alumni relations page.
GMF’s Leadership Programs (LP) cultivates the next generation of leaders on both sides of the Atlantic. By fostering a community of leaders with diverse life experiences and political perspectives along with a commitment to the transatlantic partnership, LP advances GMF’s transatlantic agenda on the future of democracy, inclusive and sustainable societies, security and defense, geopolitics, and technology and innovation. Based on the principles of democracy, human rights, and international cooperation, LP builds leadership capacity through fellowships, action grants, newly enhanced digital networks, distance learning, and the engagement of more than 4,000 alumni throughout Europe, the United States, and partnership countries. LP's portfolio of initiatives for established, mid-career, and next-generation leaders includes the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF), the Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network (TILN), the EU-US Young Leaders Seminar (YLS) and Schuman Challenge.