Affiliated with ADL’s Glass Leadership Institute (GLI) and supported locally by the generosity of philanthropist Robert B. Sturm, this program engages Sturm Fellows in the substantive issues of ADL’s mission, “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all” including civil rights, advocacy, extremism, education and more. The program provides Sturm Fellows the opportunity to become ADL leaders in their community. A highlight of the nine-month program is attendance at ADL’s National Leadership Conference, which will take place in March 2025. Through this competitive application process, ADL recruits and invests in a diverse group of young professionals ages approximately 25-45 who are committed to civil rights, religious freedom and anti-bias education.
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NOTE: Our 2025 cohort will begin in September.
Applications are due on AUGUST 15, 2025!
Submit a formal application at this link: Application Form
Nominate an applicant at this link: Nomination form
Note: Though ADL accepts nominations from community members for potential Sturm Fellows, applicants need not be formally nominated to apply.
If accepted to the program, Sturm Fellows will be required to sign an Acknowledgment of Expectations, reflecting their commitment to attending:
- An orientation meeting September 2025
- In-person monthly meetings highlighting an ADL issue and/or program area. Sturm Fellows are advised of all meeting dates if accepted into the program and are expected to miss no more than two meetings. Hybrid meetings will be conducted if there are cohort members or speakers attending from outside the Denver/Boulder Metro area.
- The National Leadership Summit, which will take place as part of ADL’s Never is Now conference (2025 date and location TBD)
Topics covered in classes will include ADL’s work with:
- ADL 101 (Orientation)
- Antisemitism
- Civil Rights & Advocacy
- Law Enforcement
- Education
- Cyber Hate & Abuse
- International Affairs
- Extremism
- Leadership/Philanthropy
Sturm Fellows will also have the opportunity to attend and in some cases to volunteer at:
- All ADL Board of Directors meetings
- ADL Regional Events (event dates TBD)
All Sturm Fellows are required to participate in ADL’s annual campaign by making a minimum contribution of $250 per participant. Please contact mountainstates@adl.org or 303-830-7177 for more information. Applications are due August 15, 2025 for the 2025-2026 program.