The Academy training programs empower the leader inside individuals in our community, and that experience is just the beginning. Academy Masters, Fellows and other program participants have many opportunities to continue their connection with one another and the community. These leaders continue to seek understanding of their unique world view — always looking for new frames and new lenses to see their organizations, their employees, their personal relationships and their community.

Continuing the Connection

The Academy provides ongoing opportunities for Alumni to stay engaged with the Academy, the community and one another. These continued connections help to strengthen Memphis’ leadership chain, connecting Academy Masters with Fellows to help pave the way as they venture into community action.

Throughout the year, we offer a number of programs to link Academy Alumni, including:

  • Offers continued leadership development through workshops and Celebrate What's Right luncheons.
  • Alumni mix and mingle and social events such as the annual holiday party, welcome and commencement receptions, class-specific parties, annual golf tournament and more.
  • The Academy links Alumni with others meeting community needs through non-profit board placements and mentoring opportunities.
  • Masters and Fellows Alumni are encouraged to engage with new classes of Fellows as hosts, panelists, consultants and experts through structured parts of the Fellows curriculum or as an informal mentor/advisor.