NEW ORLEANS — From the Young Leadership Council:
Since 2003, Young Leadership Council has hosted the Leadership Development Series as a service to its members. LDS is a 10-week series that engages young professionals interested in developing leadership, networking, and communication skills. LDS offers a hands-on approach to increasing leadership and networking traits through a multi-faceted framework of content speakers and small-group interactions. The series includes presentations from a diverse group of city leaders, covering various leadership topics, including non-profit project management, civic engagement, team building, and public speaking.
Past LDS guest speakers have included:
- Michael Hecht | GNO Inc.
- Jennifer Avegno | City of New Orleans
- Rod Teamer | Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Lee Zurik | Fox 8 News
- Adrianne Jackson | Magnolia Yoga Studio
- Andrea Chen | Propeller
- Patrick Comer | Lucid
- Wes Palmisano | Impetus
The 2022 Leadership Development Series will be held on Tuesday nights from September 13th through November 15th. Sessions will take place at various locations throughout the New Orleans area.
Entry to the class is competitive, with approximately 20-30 students accepted each year. Class members are selected through an application process. Applications for the 2022 Leadership Development Series are now open. Click here for more information and to apply.
