MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 16, 2018 – Leadership Memphis, whose mission is to prepare and mobilize leaders to work for the good of the whole community, is now accepting applications for its 40^thAnniversary Class, The Executive Program of 2019 which begins in August.

Since 1979, Leadership Memphis has continually developed new ways to connect and create more effective community leaders. Leadership Memphis develops community change agents, connects them with others who have a passion to serve, and empowers them with information and opportunities to make a difference.

“Our Leadership Memphis program brings together the brightest local executives so they can learn more about themselves, each other, and the greater community,” said David Williams, Leadership Memphis President/CEO. “The Executive Program does not teach participants to be leaders – it helps leaders learn about our community,” Williams said.

Over 4,000 alumni have completed the Executive, FastTrack, and Grassroots programs. Among them are mayors, City Council members, County Commissioners, City of Memphis executives, Shelby County executives, Federal Government executives, executives of civic and community organizations, public and private corporation executives, clergy representing over a dozen denominations, school or school system faculty and administrators, health care executives, professionals (doctors, attorneys, and accountants), and small business owners. Over 40% of Leadership Memphis’ alumni are African-American, Latino, Asian, or of another culture.

To nominate a candidate or apply online visit leadershipmemphis.org.

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About Leadership Memphis:
Leadership Memphis is a non-profit, community leadership development organization. Its mission is to prepare and mobilize leaders to work together for the good of the whole community. Founded in 1979 as The Memphis Institute of Public Responsibility, the organization has trained and graduated more than 4,000 leaders from its signature programs: Executive, FastTrack, Criminal/Juvenile Justice, and Grassroots. Its Action Initiatives are Volunteer Memphis and Graduate Memphis. These initiatives are undertaken to help enhance our city economically and socially by increasing the number of adults who have college degrees and to increase volunteerism throughout the Mid-South.