2026-27 Lambert Light Fellowship

Opportunities, Calendar & Commitments

1. Your Fellowship Project

Project Topic Due: November 1, 2026  

Every Fellow will develop an original project connected to a question, interest, passion, or issue that matters to them. Your project may be creative, research-based, community-focused, entrepreneurial, environmental, artistic, educational, or interdisciplinary. We will help you explore possibilities and develop your idea over time using techniques that can be useful in many areas of life.

A detailed description, including guidelines and deadlines will be provided at our orientation and welcome meeting (Oct. 4).

2. Fellowship Communication

Mechanism: BAND Communication Platform

All Fellows will be invited join our private Light Fellowship group through BAND.

BAND will serve as a communication and community platform and may include: 

• Fellowship announcements

• Calendar reminders

• Upcoming opportunities 

• Event information

• Community communication

• Opportunities for Fellows to share ideas and resources

We selected BAND because of its family-friendly features and higher safety controls. 

Jolie Jacobs Brandt, Fellowship Program Manager, will also be available to help coordinate Fellowship communication and participation (jolie@pseads.org).  

3. Fellowship Collaborative Resonance Workshops (for projects)

Elizabeth will offer Collaborative Fellowship Workshops twice each month (one in-person on a Saturday and one remote session on a Tuesday later in the month).

Requirement: Sign up for at least one of the two Collaborative Resonance Workshops each month.

These workshops provide opportunities for project development, questions and challenges, individual guidance, peer collaboration, exploring new ideas, college and career conversations, and Fellowship support.

Fall 2026 Project Collaborative Resonance Workshops

*October 24, 10-11:30AM (usually first Saturdays) 

or October 20, 7:00-8:00PM 

November 7, 10-11:30AM 

or November 17, 7:00-8:00PM 

December 5, 10-11:30AM 

or December 15, 7:00-8:00PM 

Winter/Spring

January 9, 10-11:30AM 

or January 19, 7:00-8:00PM 

February 6, 10-11:30AM 

or February 23, 7:00-8:00PM 

March 6, 10-11:30AM 

or March 23, 7:00-8:00PM 

April 3, 10-11:30AM 

or April 20, 7:00-8:00PM 

May 1, 10-11:30AM 

or May 18, 7:00-8:00PM 

June 4, 10-11:30AM 

or June 15, 7:00-8:00PM 

4. Fellows’ Growing a Global Heart Trainings

Requirement: Monthly attendance 

Second Sunday of each month (October – May)

5:00-6:00 PM on Zoom 

Fellowship gatherings will alternate between workshops for Fellows (with guest speakers) and community conversations led by Elizabeth, Belvie Rooks, Jolie, and guests.

Dates and Themes:

Sunday, October 11
Training One: “How Can a Question Change the World”?
Guest Mentor: Belvie Rooks

Sunday, November 8
Training Two: The Art of Listening
Guest Mentor: Matt Davis

Sunday, December 13
Training Three: “How Can a Story Change the World?”
Guest Mentor: James Kass

January 10
Training Four:  TBD 
Guest Mentor: Steve Uzzell

February 14
Training Five: “What Can You Do with $100?”
Guest Mentor: Chris Fong

March 14
Training Six: TBD
Guest Mentor: TBD

April 11
Training Seven: “What Can You Do with 100 Hours?”
Guest Mentor: TBD

May 9
Training Eight: Growing a Global Heart

Guest Mentors: Belvie Rooks & Sandra Bass

5. Volunteer & Community Partnerships 

Requirement: Participate in at least two Fellowship volunteer or community partnership events over the nine months of the Fellowship. The first must be completed before January 1, 2027.

Fellows will have opportunities to contribute to organizations and initiatives working in our communities.  Current and developing partnerships include:

National AIDS Memorial Grove 

Community Volunteer Workday

Saturday, October 17, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Postpartum Support Center

San Rafael, California

Opportunities to support initiatives focused on women’s health and infant/family well-being.

Marin County Food Bank

Opportunities to contribute to food access and community support.

Living Wisdom Collective 

Opportunities to connect with older adults through storytelling, creativity, conversation, and music.

Earthseed Farm

Opportunities to work on the land, support the North Bay’s first Afro-Indigenous farm.

Fellows may also propose a volunteer experience connected to their interests or project, including opportunities in their geographic area for Fellows living outside of the Bay Area.

6. Cohort Gatherings & Community Events

Fellowship Welcome & Celebration

Sunday, October 4

Fellows may participate in additional gatherings, workshops, events, creative experiences, and meetups throughout the year.  Some gatherings will include opportunities to connect with: Light Fellow alumni, additional mentors, Pseads staff, community leaders, artists and educators, young people, and partner organizations.

7. Mentor Program

Each Fellow will be connected with a mentor or mentor community, in addition to Elizabeth and members of the Pseads team.

Requirement: Connect with your mentor at least three times over the nine months of the Fellowship.

Mentorship may include:

• Project development

• Goal setting

• Reflection

• Networking

• Encouragement and support 

We're really excited to share this experience with you!

Reach out to Jolie Jacobs Brandt (jolie@pseads.org) with any questions.