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We are seeking an Administrative Assistant
January 26th, 2012

The Leadership Academy’s mission is to recruit, cultivate and engage diverse talent in order to move Memphis forward.   We are seeking an Adminstrative Assistant. Main Functions and Responsibilities: Organize, write, and send correspondence and materials on behalf of ... (( more ))

Chen to Discuss Inspirational Story
January 10th, 2012

Thanks to Ailsing Maki  and the Memphis Daily News for featuring this article about the Academy’s lunch and learn with Trustee Wei Chen. This article was originally published in the Memphis Daily News on January 10, 2012 Chen to Discuss Inspirational StoryBy Aisling Maki Wei Chen, ... (( more ))

We Did It! Thanks for Helping us Meet the Challenge
January 4th, 2012

Thanks to your support we surpassed our Challenge Grant goal! In three weeks Academy alumni and friends contributed a total of $57,596 in new gifts for 2011. This giving helped us secure the $50,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor, helping the Academy to continue its work to recruit, ... (( more ))

Help Us Meet the Challenge!
December 9th, 2011

We have received a $50,000 matching grant from a friend of the Academy. We have until December 31st to leverage this dollar for dollar opportunity by raising $50,000 in new and increased personal and corporate gifts. (( more ))

Leaderhip Academy brings Fellows together for education
December 3rd, 2011

At the request of Kenya Bradshaw with Stand for Children, The Leadership Academy gathered 30 Fellows for an Education Meet Up on December 3rd at St. George’s Kimball Campus. Ms. Bradshaw’s presentation included (( more ))

We All Play Part in Retaining Talent by Jeremy Park
November 21st, 2011

Thanks to Jeremy Park and the Memphis Daily News for featuring The Academy in this article about talent retention efforts in Memphis.  This article was originally published in the Memphis Daily News on November 21, 2011.  We All Play Part in Retaining Talent by Jeremy Park Last ... (( more ))

City's Story Recounted in"Memphis 101"
November 10th, 2011

Thanks to Aisling Maki and the Memphis Daily News for featuring The Academy’s recent open enrollment Memphis 101 session. (( more ))

Congratulations to our latest Academy Masters
November 2nd, 2011

Congratulations to the 31st class of Academy Masters that completed the Leadership Development Intensive in October 2011. (( more ))

Congratulations Top 40 Under 40 Honorees
October 24th, 2011

Nine Fellows - and our own Director of Development, Jill Turner - were named by the Memphis Business Journal as 2011 Top 40 Under 40 honorees for their professional and civic leadership! Kudos to Angela Copeland, Hemant Gupta, Summer Owens, Ayoka Pond, Reginald Porter, Kevin Ritz, Joelle Rogin, ... (( more ))

Memphis 101 initiative finds new life in recruiting top college talent to city by Christopher Sheffield
October 21st, 2011

Thanks to Christopher Sheffield and the Memphis Business Journal for featuring the Academy's recent trip to Vanderbilt in Nashville for lesson in how Memphis can be a great location for business school graduates. (( more ))