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NRLI's mission is to prepare and support a broad network of leaders who use collaborative approaches, bridge differences, and sustainably manage and protect Florida’s natural resources Mission
To prepare and support a broad network of leaders who use collaborative approaches, bridge differences, and sustainably manage and protect Florida’s natural resources
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05/29/2026
Just a friendly reminder that we are looking for a new member of the NRLI project team! Please share widely with your networks!
Direct link to job announcement:
https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539587/extension-assistant-professor-natural-resources-leadership-institute-nrli
05/11/2026
It's hard to believe it's been three weeks since we officially welcomed Class 25 to the NRLI alumni network!
We celebrated their graduation on April 18th at the Cade Museum in Gainesville and we couldn't be prouder. ❤️ They are definitely one of the top 25 best NRLI classes ever 😜
We can't wait to collaborate with you as alumni!
05/05/2026
📣📣📣 We are thrilled to announce that the Extension Assistant Professor position for the NRLI Project Team is officially posted!! 📣📣📣
We can't wait to find the right person to join our team 😁
Please share widely with anyone and everyone you think might be interested.
Direct link to position announcement:
https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539587/extension-assistant-professor-natural-resources-leadership-institute-nrli
04/14/2026
Tomorrow's the day!!
No, not tax day (although that's also tomorrow) -
📅 it's the deadline to apply for NRLI Class 26 📅
Make sure your people have submitted their applications! ✅
Details and application instructions can be found at https://nrli.ifas.ufl.edu/training.../8-month-program/
04/10/2026
📣⭐️ We are so excited to share the news that Joy Hazell has officially been named permanent Director of NRLI!!! 📣⭐️
Congratulations Joy! 🥳
Official press release:
UF/IFAS Extension Natural Resources Leadership Institute Names Permanent Director - News Email 0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Reddit 0 X Linkedin 0 Stumbleupon 0 Just as this year’s Class 25 Fellows graduate, the UF/IFAS Extension Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) has more to celebrate as Joy Hazell, is named permanent director after spending more than a year as interim. “I’m ...
03/31/2026
The deadline to apply for NRLI Class 26 is fast approaching!!
Apply by April 15th.
Details and application instructions can be found at https://nrli.ifas.ufl.edu/training-facilitation/8-month-program/