Rising Leaders
Program
Empowering emerging leaders through leadership development, industry insight, and meaningful connections.
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About Rising Leaders
The IPA’s Rising Leaders Program is a twelve-month, cohort-based experience designed to develop emerging leaders in the alternatives and private markets industry. Through workshops, coaching, and exposure to global industry trends and thought leaders, participants build critical skills, knowledge and professional relationships.
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Apply before September 30, 2026.
Furthering Your Career
Enhanced Leadership Capability
Cultivate leadership skills and broaden perspective to navigate opportunities within the industry.
Deepened Industry Expertise
Gain an understanding of global industry trends, best practices, and product knowledge through exposure to alternatives experts.
Expanded Professional Network
Build relationships with peers, alumni, and IPA members that support career growth.
The Experience
- Cohort-Based Leadership Experience: A twelve-month program combining tailored skill-building workshops and hands-on learning.
- Workshops & Industry Events: Participate in sessions at IPAWealth, IPASummit, and IPAVision, featuring discussions and engagement with industry leaders.
- Industry & Market Insights: Explore emerging trends, best practices, and product developments through sessions led by seasoned thought leaders.
- Networking & Relationship Building: Connect with peers, alumni, and IPA Members through engagement, networking events, and structured programs.
- Collaborative Learning Environment: Engage in virtual sessions that combine dynamic content with small group discussions to foster peer learning.
- Ongoing Community & Resources: Receive supplemental content throughout the program, along with opportunities for alumni engagement.
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Program at a Glance
- Who Should Apply
Emerging leaders with 3–10 years of industry experience - Length
12 months: January – December 2027 - Class Size
30 participants - Format
Hybrid (in-person + virtual) - Program Fee
$2,499
Apply before September 30, 2026.
Qualifications and Application
- 3-10 years of relevant industry experience.
- Employed by an IPA member company.
- Commitment to participate in virtual programming.
- Attendance at IPAWealth, IPASummit, and IPAVision is required.
- One professional letter of recommendation required.
What Alumni Say
“Networking has been a particular highlight. The program created meaningful opportunities to connect with peers, gain practical leadership insight, and build relationships across the industry.”
Mike Dvoracek
Senior Associate, Baker & McKenzie LLP
Senior Associate, Baker & McKenzie LLP
“The ability to network and the thoughtful content has stood out. The program created meaningful opportunities to connect with peers, gain practical leadership insight, and build relationships across the industry.”
Michael Hennessy
Sr. Product Manager - Alternative Investments, Ameriprise Financial
Sr. Product Manager - Alternative Investments, Ameriprise Financial
“It was especially valuable for networking, and several sessions were genuinely helpful for career growth. The program also created meaningful opportunities to connect with peers, gain practical leadership insights, and build relationships across the industry.”
Zach Nolan
Managing Director, Robert A Stanger
Managing Director, Robert A Stanger
Rising Leaders Class
Abby Bowden
Vice President, Product Specialist
Stockbridge Capital Group
Adam Marshall
Senior Associate
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Alexandra Marie Winrow
Director of Investor Relations and Fundraising
Kinect Real Estate Partners
Alexa Shockley
Associate
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Andrew Korz
Executive Director, Investment Research
Future Standard
Christopher Rodzen
Senior Vice President, National Account Manager
LaSalle Investment Management
Colin Andrews
Senior Due Diligence Analyst, Alternative Investments
Independent Financial Group
Dana Dauletbayeva
Senior Director
Hines
David Holden
Director of Cash Management and Tax
Vistra USA
Eduardo Corona
Due Diligence Manager
WealthForge Securities, LLC
Elizabeth Carrane
Associate, Global Wealth
Core Spaces
Giovanni Trovarelli
Business Development
SS&C Technologies
Jack Kearney
Director, Research
Snyder Kearney, LLC
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Jason Cross
Managing Director, Capital Markets & Head of Investor Relations
Redbrick LMD
Jessica Correnti
Senior Vice President, National Accounts
Capital Square
Jingyi Sui
Senior Investment Manager Research Analyst
Edward Jones
Jonathon Ranello
Senior Alternative Investment Sales Specialist
Avantax - A Cetera Company
Joseph Flannery
Director
Apollo
Julie Olsen
Manager
FactRight, LLC
Katherine Morrow
Associate
Alston & Bird LLP
Lauren Passarelli
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
CAIS
Margo Black
Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Product Management
Forum Investment Group
Matthew Doyle
AVP, Alternative Investments Diligence
LPL Financial
Michael Dvoracek
Associate
Baker & McKenzie LLP
Michael Gordon
Executive Director
J.P. Morgan
Michael Hennessy
Senior Product Manager
Ameriprise Financial
Michael Lobie
Partner
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Nick Erneston
Due Diligence Analyst
Strategic Financial Alliance
Nick Tiemeyer
Vice President of Wealth Alternatives Product
Nuveen
Patrick T. Quinn
General Counsel
CION Investments
Paula Noble
Vice President of Key Accounts
CNL Financial Group
Paul Tarantino
Vice President
HPS Investment Partners
Ryan Bauer
Head of Enterprise RIA and Alternatives Consultants
DWS
Scott Street
Senior Vice President, Operations and Due Diligence
Griffin Capital Company, LLC
Seth Cadan
Principal
Ares Management
Sydney Friedman
Principal, Investor Services
Blackstone
Tony Linderson
Senior Associate, Fund Operations-Partner Solutions Group
CIM Group
Zach Nolan
Senior Vice President
Robert A. Stanger & Company, Inc.
