Leadership DeKalb

Announcing the Leadership DeKalb Class of 2025! We are proud to welcome 55 dynamic leaders to the Class of 2025. This diverse group spans various industries and backgrounds, united by their commitment to making a positive impact in DeKalb County. 🌟 Help us honor these outstanding leaders! Like, comment, and share this post to spread the word about the incredible talent and dedication in our community. 🌟 https://lnkd.in/evtPS662

Our Annual Dinner is almost at capacity! 🎉 Get ready for a night of exceptional company, delicious cuisine, inspiring conversations, and hearing from our Keynote speaker, CEO-Elect, Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. This year's event promises to be our best yet. Secure your spot now and join us for an evening to remember. Individual tickets are $75. Don't wait! https://lnkd.in/d_H-xmzu

We are thrilled to announce the return of our Annual Dinner Event (and meeting), celebrating our leadership program alumni and fostering new connections. This event is our premier fundraiser dedicated to supporting future leaders and expanding our community network. 🗓 Date and Time: August 15th 6 pm-9 pm 📍 Location: Emory Conference Center Hotel - Ballroom We would be grateful for your sponsorships, as the funds raised directly benefit Leadership DeKalb. Showcase your company's commitment to leadership and community development in DeKalb County while networking with a diverse group of professionals, alumni, and current participants who are making strides in their respective fields. Tag your classmates in the comments and consider sponsoring a reserved table for your Class to reconnect! #bestclassever 🌟Join us as we come together to celebrate leadership, inspire future leaders, and make a meaningful difference in our community. 🌟

We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our newest Leadership DeKalb graduates! The Class of 2024 and their dedication and innovative thinking are truly inspiring. We cannot wait to see the incredible impact you will make in your careers and beyond as you move DeKalb County forward with all that you have learned. Thank you to all of the incredible alumni, mentors, community partners, and supporters who make our outstanding 10-month leadership program possible. Thank you to DeKalb CEO, Michael Thurmond, who shared his heartfelt leadership lessons and experience with the #mostimpressiveclassever with us at our graduation ceremony! Gyimah Whitaker, Ed.D.Matthew Wilson, Lindberg Sweatmon, PE, Colet Odenigbo, Mara Block, Eric Yi, Trisha Hardy, Rorie Scurlock, Nehemie Georges Owen, FACHE, SPHR, Bobby Little II, Joseph Brickman

Tomorrow, May 21st, 2024, is the General Primary Election. We are proud to see so many Leadership DeKalb graduates on the ballot! Please vote tomorrow - EVERY VOTE COUNTS! To view your precinct-specific sample ballot, visit https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/.

We are grateful to partner with We Love Buford Highway, The Champion Newspaper, and the Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for this DeKalb County CEO Candidate Forum to get to know the candidates. The event will take place on April 25, 2024, at Decatur Legacy Park. Doors open at 6 PM for a reception, and the forum begins at 7 PM. You can register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/gJ_EQN3c. ⭐ Please note that we have reached registration capacity, but you may watch the forum via livestream provided by The Champion Newspaper in an additional room if we are at maximum seating capacity.

If you are driven by a desire to lead and make an impact, we invite you to apply to the Class of 2025. Applications for the Leadership DeKalb Class of 2025 are being accepted through April 15th. Let's shape the future of DeKalb County together, one leader at a time! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eq9SmrBC

💻 Applications for Leadership DeKalb’s Class of 2025 have been extended to April 15th, 2024. If you missed the Open House last month, please watch our Virtual Open House here https://lnkd.in/eCxxNztk to learn more about our 10-month program and hear from alumni and current class members.

Are you interested in joining a non-profit organization board? Are you currently on a non-profit board and would like to learn more about your roles and responsibilities? Then join us for Non-Profit Board Basics Training on Tuesday, March 26 from 6-8 p.m. Our own Janice Robinson '17, Executive Director of United Way's VIP will facilitate the training. Register today! https://lnkd.in/e_zKPkAZ

Interested in joining Leadership DeKalb's Class of 2025? Then come learn more about the program and meet some of Leadership DeKalb's distinguished alumni at one of our upcoming Open Houses! In-person: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at 716 West (716 W. Trinity Pl., Decatur) - https://lnkd.in/eDYbDbtr Virtual: Monday, March 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. - https://lnkd.in/enjgTJKD