Where Charlotte's Leaders Connect and Grow
Founded in 1978, Leadership Charlotte is focused on building Charlotte community leaders through inclusive leadership development.

The mission of Leadership Charlotte ...
… is to develop and enhance volunteer community leadership by providing a diverse group of emerging and existing leaders with the opportunity to increase their community knowledge, civic network, and service to the community. Leadership Charlotte embraces inclusiveness in our community.

The Leadership Charlotte program is a 10-month program for emerging and existing leaders.
Offered twice a year, ENCOUNTER Charlotte is a one or two-day orientation to Charlotte and community leadership.

Highlights
Alumni Spotlight

Mark Peres
Name: Mark Peres Leadership Charlotte (LC) Class: 26 Title/Company: Professor of Leadership, Johnson & Wales University; Executive Director, The Charlotte Center for the Humanities &
Partner Spotlight
Leadership Charlotte is supported by a diverse group of local businesses and organizations. Moore & Van Allen is one of the twenty-six organizations who serve as Partners for 2022-2023.
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Classes of Leaders
2,100+
Leaders Trained
3,597
Annual Volunteer Hours
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