Developing Leaders at All levels
Built with research on the leadership gap from McKinsey & Company’s Chicago Community Consulting Team, as well as financial support from the National Football League, TLI’s programming will help leaders at all levels make an impact at their organizations, in their communities, and in the world at large. With content and curriculum led by TLI Director Colleen Reaney and facilitated by Tillman Scholars. The institute will offer programs to three audiences: high potential early to mid-career professionals, executive leadership, and student athletes, as well as customized leadership and management training.

Register Today!
Registration for our Emerging Leaders Cohort 2 is now open! This cohort will be taking place from May 5, 2023 though August 25, 2023. You can register as an individual or through corporate registration below!
Leadership Attributes
Inspired by Pat Tillman’s life, TLI’s curriculum will draw on six leadership attributes:

Creativity
Creative leaders work cooperatively — and exuberantly — with others to foster innovation.

Caring
A caring leader exudes a personal warmth and mutual respect for all.

Decisiveness
A decisive leader makes consistent and effective decisions.

Tenacity
A tenacious leader inspires others to persevere through hardships and challenges.

Inclusivity
An inclusive leader builds cohesive, diverse, and collaborative teams.

Passion
Passionate leaders lead with their heart and their soul.
TLI Leadership


Our Partners
PTF piloted its student athlete program at Brown University in early 2022 and will expand its pilot in January 2023 with high potential professionals from:







Interested in joining the next TLI Cohort?
Connect with our team at TLI and secure a spot in our next cohort or to inquire about our customized leadership and management programs
News & Media Highlights
All of the latest news and press releases for the Pat Tillman Foundation.

NFL Selects Four Pat Tillman Foundation Scholars to Serve as Honorary Captains for Super Bowl LVII
Four Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) Tillman Scholars, each making an impact in their respective industries, will represent the enduring legacy of service that Pat Tillman left behind and serve as the honorary coin toss captains at Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12 at...

19th Annual Pat’s Run Registration is Open!
The 19th Annual Pat‘s Run, presented by TEKsystems, is back in person and you do not want to miss your chance to register! Join us at Sun Devil Stadium on April 23, 2022 to tackle 4.2 miles in beautiful Tempe, Arizona. Registration is open now — it costs $42 on Jan....

Pat Tillman Foundation announces the Tillman Leadership Institute
Headed by education expert Colleen Reaney, TLI to bring Tillman Scholars’ leadership lessons to corporations, universities, NPOs, and government agencies CHICAGO — The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) today announced the Tillman Leadership Institute (TLI), a program that...

Applications for 2023 Class of Tillman Scholars Now Open!
The Pat Tillman Foundation today opened its annual application for the Tillman Scholars program. Eligible military service members, veterans, and spouses can apply to join the 2023 class of Tillman Scholars until Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PT. For specific...

Pat Tillman Foundation to Honor Bryan Stevenson, Tillman Scholar Bridgette Bell at Tillman Honors 2022
The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) will honor Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), and 2017 Tillman Scholar Bridgette Bell for their tireless efforts in advocating for a more equitable world at Tillman Honors in Chicago...

Step Up for Scholars 2022: Gretchen Klingler
It's the last day of the Step Up for Scholars, the second event in the 2022 Pat's Run Challenge Series! Congratulations on all of your hard work over the last two weeks! We've been celebrating all 14 classes of Tillman Scholars over the last 14 days sharing their...