Race to Lead

Race to Lead is a nonprofit outfit that concentrates on career-advancement guidance for professionals of color. The organization centers its efforts on salary negotiation training, executive coaching, and leadership program design for professionals seeking upward mobility inside their fields. Additional offerings include job-search strategy workshops, board-readiness assessments, and organizational equity evaluations for employers. Clients can expect tailored resources aimed at dismantling institutional barriers to career growth.

Its office sits at 45 W 36th St. New York, NY 10018, a stretch where small nonprofits often cluster within walking distance of Pennsylvania Station. Midtown’s overlapping networks of legal, media, and corporate offices make it a convenient base for professionals who juggle training with day jobs. Beyond individual coaching, the group also designs custom training modules for employers eager to diversify their pipelines.

To reach the team or to arrange an initial consult, give them a ring at (212) 633-1405. They handle in-person sessions and remote follow-ups depending on need and availability. Referrals from peers remain their most common source of new participants.

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