A Word from Our President
Founded in 1972, the State Legislative Leaders Foundation (SLLF) is a national, independent, nonpartisan organization dedicated to representing and supporting state legislative leaders. This group includes Speakers of the House, Senate Presidents, Majority Leaders, Pro Tempores, and Minority Leaders. We also focus on building future legislative leaders by providing them with training and essential insights into effective democratic leadership.
At SLLF, our mission is to strengthen democratic institutions in each state by enhancing legislative leadership. We facilitate this by bringing together state legislative leaders to exchange innovative ideas across party lines and state borders.
Since its inception, SLLF has served as a reliable, fact-driven educational resource, offering legislative leaders valuable perspectives on a variety of critical public policy issues and essential leadership skills. Our educational programs, conducted in partnership with leading academic institutions, are highly regarded for their academic content, inclusiveness, and practical relevance.
What distinguishes SLLF is our proven ability to unite legislative leaders from various political backgrounds in environments that foster open and candid discussions. Our programs are a catalyst for new and enduring friendships, often between legislators from different parties and ideologies. Facilitating these connections, which pave the way for collaboration and compromise, is perhaps our most significant contribution to enhancing legislative leadership and promoting good governance.
I encourage you to explore our website and contact us if you would like more information about our work and how it might benefit you.
Very truly yours,
Stephen G. Lakis
President
Stephen G. Lakis
