2023 - 2024 Class
2023 - 2024 Class

Leadership DeKalb is designed to prepare and build leadership resources within our entire county. The select group of participants will be comprised of leaders and emerging leaders of the area.

  • Participants will receive an intense view of civic and governmental leadership through direct contact with an array of institutions that keep DeKalb County moving forward.
  • Leadership DeKalb is an educational opportunity through participatory experiences.

What are the goals of Leadership DeKalb?

Leadership DeKalb is designed to identify, prepare, and further prepare strong leadership resources within DeKalb County. The objectives of the program are:

  • To motivate participants to achieve their leadership potential.
  • To bring together participants and other current leaders to discuss the present and future direction of DeKalb County.
  • To prepare participants to become more effective professionals by sharpening their decision making skills and by broadening the scope of understanding on an array of topics included within Leadership DeKalb.
  • To challenge participants to greater involvement through volunteer roles in the community.
  • To examine programs and agencies that currently operates within DeKalb County.
  • To create the opportunity for participants to come to know, respect, and establish rapport with each other.

Selection Process

  • The Selection Committee shall review all applications and submit nominations to the Board of Directors. 

  • The applicants will be interviewed by board members. This is the second step and the determining of acceptance. 

  • In selecting the nominees, the Committee shall attempt to represent a broad spectrum of firms and organizations throughout DeKalb County. 

  • Those chosen to be members will be notified in July. Upon notification of acceptance, the $500 tuition check must be received within 14 calendar days or the applicant’s position will be awarded to an alternate.

What can participants expect?

Leadership DeKalb will extensively explore Local and State Government, Agriculture/Economic Development, Tourism, Education, Public Safety, Media and Health and Social Services. Various speakers representing different programs and agencies will serve as resources for a hands-on look at DeKalb County. Time equivalency is one business day per month (with the exception of the State Government program being an overnight event.)

Rules & Guidelines

  • A maximum of one and one-half absence will be permitted throughout the year to graduate.
  • The tuition is non-refundable in whole or part in the event you fail to complete the program due to non-attendance or otherwise.
  • Class members must participate in a Community Service Project that will require time commitment outside of class

  • You must complete 4 additional requirements which include attending one of each: Chamber Event/Function, Government Function and an Education Function and working at a Community Event.

  • Class members are expected to co-chair at least one program the year following their graduation.
View Bylaws