Titi Ikhile Selected for Lincoln Vibrant Communities Cohort

Working Solutions Chief Program Officer Titi Ikhile has been named by Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy (LILP) as one of the 60 civic leaders selected for the Spring 2025 cohort of the Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellows Program, a novel initiative for public sector leaders working to enhance their leadership skills and to tackle the most pressing issues facing cities—housing, climate, land, water, finance, infrastructure—to build and sustain vibrant communities.

The Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellows Program, which kicked off in January, seeks to empower civic leaders to tackle critical city and county challenges head-on, address the diverse needs of all residents, and drive meaningful change. Through her fellowship, Titi will focus on strengthening collaboration between cities & CDFIs to enhance the flow of innovation and explore new frameworks for economic development that address inequities for historically underserved residents.

Claremont Lincoln University and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy developed the Program as part of a larger Vibrant Communities initiative to enhance ethical leadership in local government and build communities of trust, inclusion, and innovation. Fellows were predominately selected from public sector professionals in local government or an association serving local governments and non-profit organizations. Fellows include city managers, council members, regional planners, agency directors, and more.

“We are ready and excited to welcome the newest cohort for the Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellows Program. This is a tremendous opportunity for leaders from across the nation to sharpen their skills, and work to put ideas and plans into practice,” President and CEO of LILP Dr. George “Mac” McCarthy said. “The Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellows Program is a groundbreaking initiative that will propel public sector leaders to the forefront of change.”

Claremont Lincoln University is the university of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, a non-profit global thought leader solving social, environmental, and economic challenges. Working to bridge the gap between theory and practice, CLU and LILP provide a unique framework for engaged, ethical, and collaborative leadership.