Leadership Greater Huntsville

We are thrilled to announce the hire of Christie Finley as Chief Executive Officer! Christie is a North Alabama native who most recently served as Superintendent of Huntsville City Schools 2018 –2023. During her time with Huntsville City Schools she helped expand National Board-Certified Teacher opportunities and secured approval for a new Career Technical Center in the district. With such an extensive background in leadership and commitment to her community and its growth, we could not be more excited to welcome her to the team! As for Christie, we're pretty sure she can't wait to get started either, "I am truly honored to join Leadership Greater Huntsville,” said Christie “Working with such a dedicated staff, Board of Directors, alumni, and business and community stakeholders is a privilege. This organization has been instrumental in nurturing both future and current leaders, thanks to the incredible efforts of past Leadership Greater Huntsville CEOs and staff.” Welcome, Christie! We can't wait to see what you'll do here at LGH!

You don't want to miss this Community Conversation about Electric Vehicles! This will be a moderated panel discussion with local experts covering various aspects of electric vehicles, such as the benefits of EVs for the environment and public health, the current state and future of EV infrastructure in our community, financial incentives and government policies supporting EV adoption, and more. Community Conversations are open to all alumni, and community guests are also welcome to attend. Register here: https://loom.ly/pWj66Eo Why Attend? 👇 Educate Yourself: Learn about the benefits and challenges of electric vehicle adoption. Voice Your Opinion: Share your views and contribute to the community dialogue. Network: Connect with industry experts, EV owners, and like-minded community members. Get Inspired: Discover how you can contribute to a sustainable future.

There is still time for you to register for our dynamic Relationshipping Workshop exclusively for alumni of Leadership Greater Huntsville. This session will focus on effective strategies to maintain and cultivate relationships with fellow alumni and community leaders. Come relationship with us! This event is only for dues-paying alumni members. Register now 👉 https://loom.ly/pP90q5Q ✨ About the speaker ✨ Jillian Miles Massey is a Talent Development Consultant with experience in higher education, industry, and not-for-profit volunteer leadership. As a faculty member at Auburn University, she designed, taught, and facilitated university courses and career development programs in the fields of management, human resources, entrepreneurship, and organizational development. She is now an Adjunct Instructor at Athens State University. Jillian started her career in recruitment & selection and training & development internships for Fortune 500 companies Sherwin-Williams and The Walt Disney Company. Now, she and the team at Horizon Point Consulting, Inc. support organizations with HR and talent development consulting services. Jillian values community involvement and serves as an active volunteer leader and member of professional and civic organizations, including the Alabama Society for Human Resource Management (ALSHRM), Association for Talent Development (ATD), National Career Development Association (NCDA), and Leadership Greater Huntsville.

We are one month away from our annual New Classes Kick Off Social! We can't wait to soon share the members of this year's Leadership Flagship, Management Academy, and Connect Programs! LGH Alumni, come meet and mingle with the newest LGH class members! Join us for an evening of connection and community, where you can share your experiences, network with fellow leaders, and welcome the incoming class to the LGH family. Please RSVP! It is FREE for all alumni and grads to attend as we as new class members! RSVP here: https://loom.ly/-anADTk

Let's talk real quick about alumni levels. We offer three different levels for the LGH Alumni Association. You can see the perks and benefits broken down for each level in the attached photo or on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6rPBEFz The key takeaways: 🔥 All events are FREE for Platinum and Legacy Level members 🔥 Legacy Level members help fund our tuition assistance program and get invites to additional exclusive events 🔥 Gold members enjoy an event fee discount on all LGH events 🔥 All of our social events are FREE for ALL alumni to attend (dues-paying or not!)

We have another Alumni perk! 🔥 Dues-paying LGH Alumni are eligible to receive a registration fee discount of 10% on any UAH Professional Development noncredit course or certificate program offered through the Office of Professional and Continuing Education. The University of Alabama in Huntsville Office of Professional and Continuing Education (OPCE) is proud to partner with Leadership Greater Huntsville to promote education and expand the knowledge and skills of LGH Alumni. This partnership will support building a world-class workforce, not only in the greater Huntsville community but worldwide. View ore details at opce.uah.edu/LGH. View all of our continuing education partners and discounts here: https://loom.ly/VWHJZD8

Did you know it's time to renew or join the LGH Alumni Association? Through Leadership's Alumni Association, you can maintain access to community leaders while expanding your professional network. You'll be invited to inspiring and informative events designed to help you deepen your roots as a community leader and foster ongoing community engagement. We offer 2-3 alumni events per month, providing over 50 opportunities each year to network, learn, grow, and give back. Don’t miss out! You can apply for a membership here: https://lnkd.in/g6rPBEFz If you were a dues paying alumni member last year, check your inbox! You will have an email about this year's dues and information on how to renew!

Another Alumni Perk! 🚨 Active LGH Alumni members are eligible for a 20% tuition scholarship for online graduate programs and a scholarship up to $25,000 for the Executive Doctor of Business Administration (EDBA) at the University of North Alabama. LGH Alumni Members are eligible for the following scholarships: 🔥 Graduate Online programs (20% tuition scholarship) For more information on each graduate program, please visit www.una.edu/online. 🔥 Executive Doctor of Business Administration (EDBA) program (up to $25,000) For more information on the EDBA program, pleased visit www.una.edu/edba or contact edba@una.edu. For more information visit una.edu or una.edu/unaworks/.

Professional relationships are the cornerstone of a thriving career and impactful community involvement. These connections provide support, foster collaboration, and open doors to new opportunities. 🔥 By relationshipping, you enhance your ability to innovate, share resources, and achieve collective goals. Join us for a dynamic relationshipping workshop exclusively for alumni of Leadership Greater Huntsville on Tuesday, July 30th! (Lunch provided!) This session will focus on effective strategies to maintain and cultivate relationships with fellow alumni and community leaders. Come relationship with us! This event is only for dues-paying alumni members. Register now 👉 https://loom.ly/rHKmioQ ✨ About the speaker ✨ Jillian Miles Massey is a Talent Development Consultant with experience in higher education, industry, and not-for-profit volunteer leadership. As a faculty member at Auburn University, she designed, taught, and facilitated university courses and career development programs in the fields of management, human resources, entrepreneurship, and organizational development. She is now an Adjunct Instructor at Athens State University. Jillian started her career in recruitment & selection and training & development internships for Fortune 500 companies Sherwin-Williams and The Walt Disney Company. Now, she and the team at Horizon Point Consulting, Inc. support organizations with HR and talent development consulting services. Jillian values community involvement and serves as an active volunteer leader and member of professional and civic organizations, including the Alabama Society for Human Resource Management (ALSHRM), Association for Talent Development (ATD), National Career Development Association (NCDA), and Leadership Greater Huntsville.

Focus applications are OPEN! 🚨 Apply now for Focus Class 47 taking place this November. Anyone is welcome to apply for Focus, our two-day program. From newcomers to native residents of greater Huntsville, we know you’ll enjoy this fascinating insider’s look at our community. Classes include participants from diverse backgrounds and all sectors of the community. Busy executives, civic volunteers, retirees, small business owners, young professionals, and nonprofit leaders all participate in Focus on a yearly basis. Learn more and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/egfqPUU