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.

Leadership Charlotte Program

The Leadership Charlotte program is a 10-month program for emerging and existing leaders.

ENCOUNTER Charlotte

Offered twice a year, ENCOUNTER Charlotte is a one or two-day orientation to Charlotte and community leadership.

Highlights

Alumni Spotlight

Tami Simmons

Name: Tami Simmons Leadership Charlotte (LC) Class: LC21 (Wachovia) Title/Company: currently, Vice President Institutional Advancement – Johnson C Smith University Hometown: Durham, NC Education: BA

May 1, 2022

Partner Spotlight

Leadership Charlotte is supported by a diverse group of local businesses and organizations. Sugar Creek Charter School is one of the twenty-six organizations who serve as Partners for 2021-2022.

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Classes of Leaders

2,000+

Leaders Trained

3,597

Annual Volunteer Hours

What are the programs like?

"As a relatively new resident of Charlotte, I found my Leadership Charlotte experience to be extremely helpful getting to know our City, the region and the challenges and opportunities that face our community. I also got to meet some pretty incredible people during our journey together."

John Lewis

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"ENCOUNTER is the perfect balance of information, engagement and emotion. I left inspired, empowered and eager to get started on my path to fulfill my root desire- to be a more informed and active member of my community."

Ylida Roberson

Encounter Charlotte and LC41