When Leadership Tennessee announced the 80 members of its two major statewide leadership programs for 2024-25, the cohorts included six representatives from TBR-College System of Tennessee colleges, the system office, and the governing board.
Leadership Tennessee, an organization dedicated to fostering non-partisan dialogue on state issues, selected 48 individuals for its 2024-2025 Signature Program Class XI and 32 individuals for its 2024 Fall Leadership Tennessee NEXT Program Class IX.
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Leadership Tennessee emphasized that the two cohorts consist of individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, including business, government, education, medical, and nonprofit sectors. The participants will study the state’s most pressing challenges by visiting all three Grand Divisions, aiming to create a strong network of leaders ready to address these issues collaboratively.
Four representatives from the TBR-College System of Tennessee were named to the NEXT Class IX:
– Quincy Jenkins, Vice President, Organizational Culture and Engagement, Chattanooga State Community College.
– Brandi Linsey, Campus Coordinator, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis Bartlett Campus.
– Amy Lowdermilk, Adult Education Instructor and Career Coach, Southeast Tennessee Adult Education, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Athens.
– John Williams, Associate Vice Chancellor for Government Relations, Tennessee Board of Regents system office.
Two representatives from the system were named to the Signature Program Class XI:
– Steven Gentile, Executive Director, Tennessee Higher Education Commission, and Board Member, Tennessee Board of Regents.
– Carol Rothstein, President, Jackson State Community College.
“Leadership Tennessee will greatly benefit from the diverse perspectives of members from both cohorts, representing various educational entities across the statewide Tennessee Board of Regents system,” said Dr. Alfred Degrafinreid II, President & CEO of Leadership Tennessee.
The Signature Program, Leadership Tennessee’s flagship initiative, is a 10-month, seven-session study designed for the state’s most influential leaders from every region and professional industry. It aims to build a statewide network of proven leaders who engage in collaborative conversations and develop plans to continue dialogue and actions beyond the yearlong commitment.
Leadership Tennessee NEXT is a shorter program focused on early-to-mid career professionals, offering in-depth personal and professional development and fostering a better understanding of the state. The program will run from August to November 2024.
During this period, participants will attend sessions in each Grand Division, learning about critical issues and enhancing their professional skills.
The TBR-College System of Tennessee is proud of the six current and emerging leaders from its campuses, system office, and governing board selected to participate in Leadership Tennessee’s programs. They join other leaders from various sectors, including education, business, government, and nonprofit organizations.
For the complete list of members of both classes and other information about the programs, click here.
Since its founding, more than 600 members have graduated from both the Leadership Tennessee NEXT and Signature programs. Leadership Tennessee was established in 2013 as an initiative of the College of Leadership and Public Service at Lipscomb University and became an independent 501(c)(3) organization in 2021.
The College System of Tennessee is the state’s largest public higher education system, comprising 13 community colleges, 24 colleges of applied technology, and the online TN eCampus, serving approximately 140,000 students. The system is governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
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Published: 07/19/2024
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