In 2010, the critical findings of the National Urban Fellows 40^th Anniversary research report, Changing the Face of Public Service Leadership, prompted a national Call to Action, resulting in the National Public Service Leadership Diversity Initiative (PSLDI).

The Public Service Leadership Diversity Initiative is a national collaborative network of government and nonprofit leaders and organizations that will implement a campaign action plan, supporting the advancement of highly skilled leaders of color for public service leadership. The network of over 125 participating partners will work to create awareness of the need for leadership diversity and inclusion, while developing a pipeline of people of color who are prepared, ready, and waiting to attain leadership positions of influence and power.

The vision for the Public Service Leadership Diversity Initiative is to inspire diversity and excellence in public service.