Our unique approach to leadership development helps professionals and their organizations thrive.
We aim to strengthen companies, institutions, and communities by cultivating leadership.
Our mission is to strengthen companies, institutions, and communities by cultivating leadership through world-class executive education programs tailored to support, develop, and retain Black leaders and their allies.
We believe that our distinct model and network of alumni, and partners are driving more inclusive and prosperous professional communities - a critical lever for igniting positive, transformative, and sustainable change.
We're an executive education and leadership development organization committed to driving meaningful representation of Black executives and professionals in corporate and community leadership roles and their allies.
Honoring and sustaining our mission and vision.
Conceptualized in 2016 with a vision to address the lack of Black executive management in Pittsburgh's corporations, TALI partnered with Carnegie Mellon University to create the Executive Leadership Academy to educate, develop, connect, and position Black leaders and their allies for meaningful advancement in corporate and community roles.
After transitioning from an initiative to a 501c3 institute in 2021, TALI expanded its program portfolio with the Emerging Leaders Program to reach rising leaders. In 2023, TALI launched the National Executive Leadership Academy to address the needs of senior-level managers from across the country. As of today, over 250 talented leaders have completed a core TALI program. TALI continues to enhance its leadership programs and support local and national professionals with the addition of leadership conferences, sponsor seminars, and other custom programs.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do.
Integrity
Operate with high moral principles - both in our work and the way we interact with one another.
Excellence
Aim to be outstanding - commit fully to the work that we do to remain distinct and of highest quality.
Leadership
Influence and guide others in a way that is positive and collaborative.
Innovation
Encourage and explore new ideas and continuous improvement to remain future-focused.
Community
Demonstrate and expand a strong connected and diverse network where all members are valued.
Investing in high-potential talent
We seek high potential candidates from our partner organizations to participate in our leadership programs, helping to build a robust talent pool of top leaders. This approach helps companies invest in their talent.
Building Community
TALI brings together a diverse group of regional and national leaders, advisors, and innovators who are committed to positively impacting the communities we serve.
Leveraging expertise
We leverage the expertise of industry leaders and academic experts to deliver innovative content for our world-class executive education programs.
Long-term support
Upon completing a core leadership program, we support the career lifecycle of participants when they become TALI® Alumni.
Our approach is proven and unmatched.
TALI is an executive education and leadership development organization that has proven to positively impact the retention, motivation, and effectiveness of top talent.
Our results show that positive changes are happening.
60+
Organizations in Pittsburgh and across the country actively supporting us as sponsors, representatives, and executive mentors
88%
Of sponsors who send employees to participate in a leadership program believe that TALI supports their organization’s talent development efforts
250+
High-performing leaders represent the distinguished TALI® Alumni Network
91%
Of TALI Alumni reported being promoted or receiving higher responsibilities two years after graduating from a leadership program