We bring together current and emerging leaders to cultivate them to help make a stronger DeKalb County.
Our Purpose
Leadership DeKalb convenes and connects leaders, informs them on matters vital to the county, and enhances their leadership skills. This strengthened pipeline of talent immerses in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, thereby advancing quality of life in DeKalb.
With focus on the entire county, we position current and emerging leaders – reflecting the area's rich diversity – to unite, commit, and act to make DeKalb a premier place to live, work and enjoy life. Class members learn about history, diversity, government, justice, arts and culture, education, health and economic development in the county.
Classmates and alumni gain access to other leaders in all of these sectors. With over 1,000 alumni, we facilitate long-term leadership sustainability.
Community Focus
Learn and understand DeKalb’s rich history, culture and people.
Powerful Network
Join an exclusive network of CEOs, elected officials, educators, judges, entrepreneurs, volunteers and nonprofit leaders.
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Leadership DeKalb has been enlightening and educational. I’ve learned so much about the community, and I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to network with community leaders. I highly recommend it.
David Moody ’08 | President, C.D. Moody Construction Co -
I proudly support Leadership DeKalb with my photography services because it keeps me connected to community leaders and provides me with an opportunity to continue learning about the county.
Arthur Ratliff ’99 | Agent, State Farm Insurance
About Leadership DeKalb
Leadership DeKalb convenes current and emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds, informs them about vital issues for a thriving and forward-looking DeKalb County, and engages them to lead in ways that improve quality of life for all who live and work in DeKalb.