Lewis graduates from DYLA

Terri A. Lewis recently graduated from the Darlene H. Young Leadership Academy (DYLA), in Boston, Mass. The DYLA is a national program sponsored by Blacks in Government (BIG) for its members. Selection for the academy is highly competitive and requires one year of dedicated effort to the program, which focuses on team building, leadership development, reflective peer coaching for leaders, leadership values and vision, leadership dialogue and experimental learning teams. It also covers the competencies of leading change, leading people, business acumen, building coalitions and communications. BIG and the Graduate School USA partnered in 2006 to form the program to develop professional and personal leadership skills for BIG members.

Graduates receive continuing education units and are certified for leadership competencies by the Graduate School USA. Lewis and 20 other graduates represent DYLA’s fifth graduating class. Her selection and completion of the program recognizes her leadership potential, dedication and commitment to public service. Lewis joined the Directorate of Resource Management in October 2009 as a manpower analyst for the Management Analysis and Manpower Division.

Fellow DYLA Alumni,

On Saturday, December 10, 2011, the Darlene H. Young Leadership Academy
(DYLA) will celebrate its fifth year anniversary in Washington DC. The lodging location is the Holiday Inn (DYLA Class Location). The room rates range from $199-$250.

ALL DYLA Alumni should contact Mazella Thomas if you plan to attend and need hotel reservations. Send your option (selections below) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Option:

Lodging

Arrival 9/10 Dec - 2 Nights
Arrival 10 Dec - 1 Night
Attending event - No Lodging Required