Imagine a World Where Everyone Had an Equal Place at the Starting Line
Stroud Leadership Academy develops leaders with critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy through coaching and mentorship across the US, Africa, and Brazil.
Our Programs
Six pillars of leadership development creating impact across three continents.
Leadership Development
Building tomorrow's leaders through critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills training.
Digital Literacy
Equipping communities with technology skills including AI/ML, coding fundamentals, and digital tools for the modern world.
Youth Empowerment
Mentoring underrepresented youth with academic support, life skills, and pathways to higher education.
Entrepreneurship
Teaching business skills, startup mentoring, and innovation to aspiring entrepreneurs in underserved communities.
Community Outreach
Partnerships with organizations including GUETTO in Brazil and African community groups to extend our global reach.
RACE the Opera Support
Supporting cultural awareness and education through the performing arts, connecting communities through the story of Dolphus Stroud.
The Legacy of K.D. Stroud
Stroud Leadership Academy was founded on the belief that education is the great equalizer. Inspired by K.D. Stroud's lifelong emphasis on education as the pathway to advancement, the Academy carries forward a family legacy rooted in the conviction that every person deserves the tools to lead.
K.D. Stroud believed that with the right education, mentorship, and opportunity, anyone could rise above their circumstances. This vision drives everything we do — from developing critical thinkers in Colorado to empowering communities in Brazil and across Africa.
Today, the Stroud family continues this legacy through the Academy, connecting the dots between education, leadership, and community impact in ways that honor K.D.'s enduring belief: that a better world begins with better leaders.
Our Partners
Working alongside organizations that share our commitment to leadership and education.
GUETTO
Brazil
Community development and youth empowerment in Brazilian communities
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
Academic partnership for leadership education
Sachs Foundation
Colorado
Scholarship and educational opportunity support
Recognition
Featured in Forbes Magazine
September 2, 2022
Featured for community impact and leadership development work
Join the Movement
Whether you want to volunteer, partner, or support our mission, there is a place for you at Stroud Leadership Academy.