3. Fellowship Collaborative Project Labs

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

Requirement: Sign up for one of two Collaborative Project Labs each month. 

These labs 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 Project Labs

*October 24, 10-11:30AM  (in person, TBD)

or October 20, 7:00-8:00PM (Zoom)

November 7, 10-11:30AM (in person, TBD) 

or November 17, 7:00-8:00PM (Zoom)

December 5, 10-11:30AM (in person, TBD)

or December 15, 7:00-8:00PM (Zoom)

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, Jolie, Belvie Rooks, Chris Fong, William Woods, and other guests.

Dates and Themes:

October 11, 5:00-6:00 PM (Zoom)

Workshop One: “How Can a Question Change the World”?

November 8, 5:00-6:00 PM (Zoom)

Growing a Global Heart Community Call

December 13, 5:00-6:00 PM (Zoom)

Workshop Two: “How Can a Story Change the World?”

January 10, 5:00-6:00 PM (Zoom) 

Growing a Global Heart Community Call

February 14, 5:00-6:00 PM (Zoom)

Workshop Three: “What Can You Do with $100?”

March 14, 5:00-6:00 PM (Zoom)

Growing a Global Heart Community Call

April 11, 5:00-6:00 PM (Zoom)

Workshop Four: “What Can You Do with 100 Hours?”

May 9, 5:00-6:00 PM (Zoom)

Growing a Global Heart Community Call

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 Workdays

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