The Fellows who make up the University of Chicago Leadership and Society Initiative form one of the world’s most accomplished cohorts. But what truly distinguishes the Fellows is their commitment to harnessing their experiences toward building a better world.  

LSI Fellows are brought together by their shared history of successful leadership and determination to accomplish even more. Fellows form bonds that help to sustain, motivate, and guide them throughout their career encores. They become better acquainted with one another, the campus, and the city through community activities like lunches, campus events, and joining the Quadrangle Club, the historic membership club for faculty, staff, and community members. 

We are thrilled to welcome our 2025–2026 cohort. Over the past year, more than 800 leaders submitted candidacies for our LSI Imagine and Design Pathways from a diverse array of sectors. The selected Fellows are joining a vibrant and expanding community of changemakers who are redefining what it means to lead with purpose and to create meaningful next chapters for themselves and for society.