BIIC® Executive Leadership Program
In partnership with Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning provided by the Darden School Foundation, the BIIC Executive Leadership Program is designed to support and empower professionals by addressing the unique cultural, mental, and psychological challenges they encounter. With a focus on retention, career advancement, and leadership development, this flagship program blends classroom-style learning, case studies, presentations, networking opportunities, and fireside chats with industry leaders.
This program is ideal for:
Leaders at the middle-management level or above.
Leaders who influence both peers and senior leaders, with accountability for a defined business area or function, and demonstrate potential for advancement within their organization.
Participants who can discuss business strategy, understand organizational dynamics, and can assert their perspectives in a constructive and collaborative way.
Advocates, allies, and influencers within their organizations who can bring their insights back to foster systemic change and promote inclusivity within their teams and companies.
2025 BIIC Executive Leadership Program:
The 2025 Executive Leadership Program will be held October 27-29, at the Darden School at University of Virginia-Rosslyn Campus.
“This was by far the most effective, engaging and interesting [program] I’ve ever attended in my entire career. In terms of both personal and professional development, this experience has been transformative and life-altering.” -’24 BIIC Executive Leadership Alum
Meet the Faculty
Sold out for three years in a row
100% satisfaction of overall program every year
Over 135 professionals served
“The program was a balanced blend of academia and real-world strategies/work that can help me be more impactful in my professional and personal life. The opportunity to be in a room with industry peers who look like me and share the same lived experience was not only rare but refreshing; it's a network I hope to tap into for years to come.”
-’23 BIIC Executive Leadership Alum
“What was most impactful was the openness of the participants and the speakers in sharing their experiences, truths, and fears…hearing different perspectives helps me to broaden my own thoughts and ideas.”
-’22 BIIC Executive Leadership Alum
“I really enjoyed this class and the experience of being in a room with other black professionals that have shared experiences. That alone was priceless, and I have not experienced that since working in corporate for over 20 years.”
-’23 BIIC Executive Leadership Alum
“The Sessions Provided me with practical advice and insights that I can implement in my career.”
-’22 BIIC Executive Leadership Alum
“I was happy to have the opportunity to not only participate in the program but to also connect with all of the other great leaders that facilitated and were a part of the program. My network is stronger as well as my perspective on how I improve as a leader, thinker, and person.”
-’23 BIIC Executive Leadership Alum
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