Leadership Charlotte is an inclusive, community leadership organization serving Charlotte since 1978.
Leadership Charlotte is an inclusive community leadership organization
that has served Charlotte for over 43 years.
06/19/2026
Happy Friday, Leaders!
As we head into the weekend, a quick reminder that our office will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
We hope you take this time to rest, reflect, and celebrate. 💛
We’ll resume normal operations on Monday June 22nd. Wishing you all a wonderful and meaningful long weekend!
06/18/2026
Here's to Class 47, officially 2 weeks into alumni status!
Commencement was a powerful celebration of 10 months of leadership, growth, and connection - highlighted by a moving presentation from LC47 class members: Jaime Rechkemmer, Aleka Thrash, and Candace Williams, and the collective impact of $13,575 raised through their Closing Weekend Auction.
Surrounded by loved ones and peers, it was a meaningful moment to reflect on their journey and the leadership they’ll continue to bring to our community.
We’re still celebrating all Class 47 accomplished and built together but now, we turn the page: on to program planning for Class 48!
A special thank you to our Board and the LC46 Lead Team for their support in making this moment possible!
Our Leadership Charlotte community always shows up, and we’re almost there.
We’re less than $5,000 away from our goal with under two weeks left in our fiscal year.
Hear from our Executive Director, Elizabeth McKee (LC25), on why your support matters right now. Every gift helps maximize our impact, especially as we build momentum toward our 50th anniversary and beyond.
If you’ve already given, thank you. Your leadership makes this possible. If you’re able, we invite you to consider making or increasing your gift to help us cross the finish line. Together, we’re expanding access and opportunity for the next generation of leaders in Charlotte.
Click here to help us reach our goal: https://givebutter.com/LCAnnualFund
06/16/2026
Join us in congratulating alumna Carol Hardison (LC31) on her upcoming retirement.
For 26 years, her steady leadership and dedication have guided Crisis Assistance Ministry and uplifted countless families and community members in our city.
Wishing you all the best in this next chapter, Carol! We are so grateful for your lasting impact.
Charlotte
06/12/2026
Happy Friday, leaders!
Leadership is about how we show up for others, the trust we build, and the communities we create together. Lead with authenticity and the rest will fall into place.
Wishing everyone a weekend filled with reflection, connection, and renewed purpose for the work ahead!
06/11/2026
Don’t miss this opportunity: What happens when we stop showing up for each other? Learn more at a screening and conversation inspired by the film "Join or Die"- and explore how leadership can spark connection, participation, and stronger communities.
Date: Wednesday, June 17
Location: Goodwill Opportunity Campus - 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Doors open at 5:30pm.
Register here: https://funraise.org/give/Community-Building-Initiative/ccc29285-a823-4725-b067-9e2fcf8d97fd/
Presented by the Charlotte Leadership Collaborative: African American Leadership Academy of Charlotte, Lee Institute - American Leadership Forum Charlotte Region, Bridge Builder, Black Social Capital Initiative, CBI (Community Building Initiative).
06/10/2026
From Charlotte, NC to Seattle, WA - meet Decker Ngongang from Class 27!
"Professionally, I’m a strategy consultant primarily supporting NGO’s and philanthropic institutions. While I definitely apply leadership learnings in this role, I’d like to reflect on what I most treasure about my Leadership Charlotte experience: personal leadership."
Leadership Charlotte isn’t just about professional growth—it’s about personal transformation. For alumni like Decker, the experience shapes not only how they lead, but who they are.
That’s the lasting impact: leaders who carry these lessons into their families, their communities, and their work.
We’re proud to see our mission of access, opportunity, and community leadership travel across the globe.
Missed Day of Giving? You can still help expand access to our programming and invest in future leaders before year-end: https://givebutter.com/LCAnnualFund
Today’s Partner Spotlight features Taylor Bredow (LC44), Director, SPG at Balfour Beatty.
Taylor highlights how Leadership Charlotte helps broaden the perspectives of their team of builders, deepening their understanding of and engagement with the Charlotte community.
Through participation in this program, Taylor has built meaningful connections and a trusted network of leaders to lean on—strengthening both his team and community impact.
We’re proud to celebrate Taylor and Balfour Beatty for their commitment to community-driven leadership.
06/05/2026
Happy Friday, leaders!
Congratulations to LC47 on your commencement! Over the past 10 months, you've built more than knowledge—you've built a community. The relationships formed, perspectives shared, and connections strengthened will continue to shape your leadership and impact across Charlotte for years to come.
Welcome to alumni-hood!
06/03/2026
“This is a relationship town.”
A meaningful morning spent with our partners at DPR Construction, bringing together new and familiar faces to connect, collaborate, and strengthen Charlotte’s business community.
Special thanks to Kieth Cockrell, President of Bank of America Charlotte, for serving as our keynote speaker and sharing his perspective on the importance of cross-sector relationship-building.
We're also grateful to Riley Clements (LC46) and Andy Silagyi (LC45) from DPR Construction for their partnership in coordinating this gathering.
Here's to continuing to build connections that move Charlotte forward!
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