Leadership DeKalb in Decatur, Georgia, was established in 1986 as a program within the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. Recognizing the expansion of the county, the body developed this sub-group to produce leaders who would assist with the region's growth and economic health. In 1994, it became its own independent entity.
To achieve its goal, Leadership DeKalb runs a 10-month program that teaches attendees about county history, education, economic development, justice, and other subjects with both classroom and “hand-on” lessons. As of 2012, nearly 1,000 people have completed the curriculum.
Further extending its reach, Leadership DeKalb created Youth Leadership DeKalb shortly after its own founding. This branch concentrates on high-school students and teaches adolescents about diversity, team building, economics, and personal growth. Those interested in participating in Leadership DeKalb can learn how to at www.leadershipdekalb.org.
About the Author:
In addition to running Legacy Communities, a real estate development company based in Atlanta, Stephen F. Been engages in philanthropy. Been is active with several groups and has donated $15,000 to Leadership DeKalb.
To achieve its goal, Leadership DeKalb runs a 10-month program that teaches attendees about county history, education, economic development, justice, and other subjects with both classroom and “hand-on” lessons. As of 2012, nearly 1,000 people have completed the curriculum.
Further extending its reach, Leadership DeKalb created Youth Leadership DeKalb shortly after its own founding. This branch concentrates on high-school students and teaches adolescents about diversity, team building, economics, and personal growth. Those interested in participating in Leadership DeKalb can learn how to at www.leadershipdekalb.org.
About the Author:
In addition to running Legacy Communities, a real estate development company based in Atlanta, Stephen F. Been engages in philanthropy. Been is active with several groups and has donated $15,000 to Leadership DeKalb.