Multicultural Leadership Institute + Program

Craig Luchtefeld ‘12 reflections on MCLP:

"MCLP taught me to see the world in an entirely different way. The first of many light-bulb moments came during a session on emotional intelligence. I walked away feeling like I'd spent my entire life leading with one hand tied behind my back. MCLP helped me understand and appreciate people who think, look, and move through the world differently than I do. I find it easier now to genuinely apologize when I get something wrong. Life is better when you can recognize people for exactly who they are, and I'm a better father, husband, brother, son, and friend because of it.

Since MCLP, I've stayed an active volunteer across Bloomington-Normal. Serving on boards, doing technical volunteering, even cheering kids on for their first day of school. The effort I'm most proud of is Volunteer365. In 2015, I volunteered every single day, big or small, for some organization. Shining a light on the local organizations doing all the work. It was a way to show that anyone can make a difference in just 5–10 minutes a day."

A special thank you to the Raise a Glass and the Circle of Support Sponsors who made our MCLP Class of 2026 Graduation Celebration possible!!!

Raise a Glass Sponsor: Vivian Kong Doctora
🥳 Kobe Revolving Sushi Bar
🥳 Beyond Social
🥳 Bao Destination

Circle of Support Sponsors:
🥳 COUNTRY Financial
🥳 Illinois Wesleyan University
🥳 Illinois Farm Bureau
🥳 Deanna Frautschi
🥳 Carole Ringer

Your generosity helped create inspirational, unforgettable memories for all who attended our event!