Gerald "Bummy" Burstein Leadership Institute

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“Change begins with one person, and only people
can change organizations.”

The Gerald "Bummy" Burstein Leadership Institute (BLI) is a comprehensive entity dedicated to improving the quality of the personal and professional lives of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through programming designed to enable them to reach their full potential in their chosen communities. BLI is committed to developing and enhancing the leadership abilities of individuals who administer programs and services in deaf-centric, non-profit and for-profit agencies and corporations. Using a multi-faceted approach to training and development, BLI provides an array of quality and innovative program offerings that incorporate engaged learning formats with a focus on experiential learning, problem solving, and transformation.

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BLI offers a variety of programs in leadership and advocacy for adult professionals.

CPSO's extension programs and courses are offered in cooperation with our five Gallaudet University Regional Centers (GURCs).

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CPSO's professional studies courses and certificate programs are offered in a variety of formats to students from all over the world.