Leadership Atlanta

From our staff to the Leadership Atlanta community, We deeply appreciate your ongoing support and are truly grateful for a successful and fulfilling year together. We eagerly anticipate seeing you again in 2025! With gratitude from the Leadership Atlanta Staff, Pat Upshaw-Monteith, Rachel Sprecher, and Sara Hernandez

On Monday, over 500 Leadership Atlanta alumni came together at Cherokee Town and Club for our Annual Holiday Party. The evening was a true celebration, filled with meaningful connections, live music, and the festive spirit of the season!

The Leadership Atlanta Class of 2026 Application is now LIVE! There is still time to Apply. For next steps, contact LeadershipAtlanta2@LeadershipAtlanta.org.

“Since being part of Leadership Atlanta, I have never felt more connected to my sense of purpose and more committed to realizing it.” Tory Winn, NCIDQ, IIDA ’24, Managing Director, Gensler Atlanta. We are grateful for alumni like Tory, who exemplify the lasting impact of the Leadership Atlanta program.   Leadership Atlanta, one of the country's oldest and most respected leadership programs, now accepts nominations for its Class of 2026. This prestigious nine-month program is designed to cultivate and connect metro Atlanta’s most accomplished professionals, empowering them to drive positive change across our city.   Click here to nominate: https://lnkd.in/eMs8Psye

Thank you, Brendan Doherty ’22 and Darrah Brustein LEAD '16, for hosting this week’s Leadership Atlanta Alumni Dinners and Dialogues. We also deeply appreciate Allison Padilla-Goodman ’23 for facilitating a wonderful conversation! With one more to go on Sunday, this weekend officially concludes our 2024 Dinners and Dialogues alumni opportunity. We are so grateful for our generous hosts and engaged alumni participants who make each dinner such a meaningful experience.

Submit Your Big News Today!   Are you an active Leadership Atlanta alumnus who won a recent award, changed jobs, joined a board, or received any other professional accolade or honor? We want to shout out your recent accomplishments!   To be featured in the next Leaders in Action, send in your update to LeadershipAtlanta2@leadershipatlanta.org by Monday, December 9. 

The Leadership Atlanta Class of 2026 Application is now LIVE! There is still time to Apply. For next steps, contact LeadershipAtlanta2@LeadershipAtlanta.org.

Congratulations to Annalisa Bloodworth ’23 on being named the President and Chief Executive Officer of Oglethorpe Power Corporation, effective February 1, 2025.

“Leadership Atlanta is the catalyst to giving back, and that’s real impact.” Chris Ahrenkiel ’17, Executive Vice President, Selig Enterprises, Inc. We are grateful for alumni like Chris, who exemplify the lasting impact of the Leadership Atlanta program. He has continued to stay engaged by serving on our current Board of Trustees and as the Leadership of the Atlanta Alumni Programs Co-Chair.  Leadership Atlanta, one of the country's oldest and most respected leadership programs, now accepts nominations for its Class of 2026. This prestigious nine-month program is designed to cultivate and connect metro Atlanta’s most accomplished professionals, empowering them to drive positive change across our city. Click here to nominate: https://lnkd.in/eMs8Psye

On Wednesday, the LEAD Class of 2025 and Leadership Atlanta alumni mentors came together for a fantastic evening at the Fall 2024 Mentor Program Social! Over 50 participants attended, enjoying the opportunity to connect and meet other mentor-mentee pairings. A special thank you to our Leadership Atlanta alumni who generously serve as mentors. Your guidance is one of the most impactful elements of the LEAD curriculum, and we deeply appreciate your time and commitment!