The Ben Lujan Leadership and Public Policy Institute (BLI) at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has been funded since 2009 by the New Mexico Legislature to prepare leaders for service in a multicultural society. In collaboration with CESDP and NMHU, the BLI is committed to preparing a new generation of culturally and linguistically responsive school leaders who can cultivate change that informs, influences, and transforms public policy at local, regional, and statewide levels. BLI Fellows pursue a master’s degree in educational leadership or other specializations, but always with an emphasis on leadership, culturally sustaining practices, systems thinking, and community partnering in ways that value the unique assets of New Mexico’s communities. To date, over 100 teacher leaders have completed their master’s degrees at NMHU as BLI Fellows. Current NMHU/BLI Fellows alumni are active in various educational leadership positions including as instructional coaches, school principals, district directors, educational administrators within the New Mexico Public Education Department, and higher education staff and faculty.