Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs

The Fellows Program in Public Affairs (FPPA) is a comprehensive and rigorous national fellowship that equips emerging civic leaders with the knowledge, skills and networks that transform them as individuals with the promise that they then transform their organizations, communities and beyond. With each cohort encompassing a wide range of communities, interests, ideologies, and experiences, the program shapes the hearts and minds of Fellows through multiple components. 

Operated by Coro in New York, Southern California, Northern California, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis, FPPA has been cultivating a global community of thoughtful, prepared, and civic leadership for over 75 years. The program connects Fellows with a robust network of over 15,000 Coro alumni, professional placements in multiple sectors, and experienced facilitators that propel them to achieve their goals and drive impact in their communities.

Learn more about the Fellows Program in Public Affairs and access the application through each Coro center’s website.

Notable Alumni

Senator Alex Padilla

Southern California, 1995

“It was Coro that helped me become a better advocate for my community.”

Senator Dianne Feinstein

Northern California, 1956

“I credit a lot of my learning, and my resilience, and longevity, to the Coro experience.“

State Controller Malia Cohen

St. Louis, 2001

“Coro was the best thing that has happened to me…it was phenomenal training.”

Paris Patterson-Garner

Foreign Service Officer

U.S. Department of State

Southern California, 2019

Derek C. Blackwell

Policy Director

The Maryland General Assembly

Pittsburgh, 2022

Senator Tim Kaine

St. Louis, 1978

John Sage

Senior Advisor to Melinda French Gates

Pivotal Ventures

Northern California, 1984

Senator Michael Bennet

New York, 1988

Benedict Hur

Managing Partner, San Francisco

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Northern California, 1999

Andrew Kimball

President & CEO

NYC Economic Development Corporation

New York, 1990

Questions? Contact

Northern California

Elizabet Wendt

ewendt@coronorcal.org

Southern California

Callie Spaide

callie@corola.org

New York

Elisa Nolasco

elisa@coro.nyc

St. Louis

Hilary Sedovic

hsedovic@umsl.edu

Pittsburgh