Christina Lewellen Fellowship

The Christina Lewellen Fellowship invests in ATLIS members ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

Created by the ATLIS Board of Directors in honor of former President and CEO Christina Lewellen, MBA, FASAE, CAE, the fellowship provides professional development funding and meaningful access to ATLIS leadership, governance, and service opportunities.

Each year, up to two ATLIS members will be selected to receive up to $3,000 in professional development support, along with opportunities designed to expand their experience, strengthen their leadership, and help them make a greater impact in their schools and the independent school community.

Applications for the inaugural 2027 fellowship class will open in late 2026.

Email membership@theatlis.org for more information. 

More Than Professional Development

The Christina Lewellen Fellowship was intentionally created as a leadership launchpad.

Fellows receive resources to invest in their own professional growth while gaining opportunities to learn, contribute, and build relationships across the ATLIS community.

Fellows receive:

Up to $3,000 for ATLIS professional development

Funding may be applied toward opportunities including:

• ATLIS Leadership Institute

• TLIS Certification

• ATLIS Annual Conference registration and travel

• Other approved ATLIS programs and workshops

Access to ATLIS leadership

Fellows may be invited to attend an ATLIS Board of Directors meeting as an observer or guest, offering a firsthand look at association leadership and governance.

Opportunities to lead and contribute

Fellows may be invited to participate in high-impact ATLIS task forces, committees, or strategic initiatives.

Connections that extend beyond the fellowship

Through intentional connections with ATLIS board members, association leaders, and industry thought leaders, fellows can expand their professional network and gain perspectives that support their continued growth.

Who Should Apply?

The fellowship is designed for aspiring and current technology leaders who are ready to grow their leadership and contribute to the profession.

Applicants must be current ATLIS members in good standing.

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• A commitment to innovation, building, and organizational growth

• A philosophy of service beyond the job

• Professionalism and integrity

• Clear professional and leadership goals

• A desire to strengthen technology leadership within their school and the broader independent school community

You do not need to have reached the highest level of your career to apply. The fellowship was created to recognize potential and help ATLIS members take meaningful next steps in their professional journeys.

What We’ll Ask You to Share

The application is designed to help ATLIS understand where you are going and how this fellowship could help you get there.

Applicants will be asked to address areas such as:

Your Leadership Philosophy

How do you approach technology leadership, and what draws you to this work?

Your Career Goals

Where do you hope to grow professionally, and what would help you take your next step?

Your Professional Development Plan

How would you use fellowship funding, and how would the experience support your goals?

Your Contribution to the Profession

How have you demonstrated service, leadership, innovation, or a commitment to strengthening your school or professional community?

Fellowship Timeline

Late 2026
Applications open

Early 2027
Inaugural fellows selected

2027
Fellows participate in their selected ATLIS professional development and leadership opportunities

Additional application dates and requirements will be published when the application opens.

Honoring Christina Lewellen

The Christina Lewellen Fellowship honors Christina’s enduring commitment to seeing potential in others, opening doors, and helping technology leaders “stretch their wings.” Throughout her tenure, she championed professional growth, encouraged service beyond the job, and helped elevate the role of technology leadership across independent schools.

The fellowship carries that spirit forward by investing not only in what leaders have already achieved, but in who they are becoming—giving them the support, access, and encouragement to grow their impact, strengthen their schools, and help shape the future of the profession.  Read the full press release. 

Ready to Take Your Next Step?

The inaugural Christina Lewellen Fellows will be selected in early 2027. Applications will open in late 2026. Members are encouraged to email membership@theatlis.org with any inquires about this new fellowship.