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Overview

We are fortunate to have many dedicated people leading and contributing to our efforts – people who are passionate about trying to build a stronger community. We can be the best in the greater Asheville area at creating generations of transformational leaders that reflect the full diversity of the region. If you are committed to our mission and want to make a meaningful contribution to your community, please join us. There is a need for your time and talent.

Board of Trustees

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Ray Bailey, Co-Chair
Richard Hurley, Co-Chair

Leslie Anderson
Sandra Byrd
Carolyn Coward
Charles Frederick
Jes Garner
Gerry Goertz
Kim MacQueen
LaVoy Spooner

Advisory Councils

	FELLOWS ADVISORY COUNCIL
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	Jes Garner, Chair United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County		Alan Kirkpatrick Junior Achievement
	Lisa Adkins Community Volunteer		Jason Mann City of Asheville
	Joel Bender Community Volunteer		David Meyer A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.
	David Bonyun Broad Reach Biographical Video		Audrey McElwain The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa
	La’Zendra Bossard YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly		Grant Millin Public Fuel Cell, Inc.
	Linda Carol Community Volunteer		Skye Myrick Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
	Hunter Goosmann Education & Research Consortium		Rachael Nygaard United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
	Johnnie Grant The Urban News and Reporter		Mark Whitney Cooper House Fine Cabinetry
	Robert Griffin City of Asheville		Evelyn Zebro Coldwell Banker Kasey & Associates
	Barry Kampe First Citizens Bank

PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL

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Leslie Anderson, Chair
TBD, Chair-Elect

Karen Ballard
Ron Ballard
Grace Campbell
Heidi Campbell-Robinson
Patti Digh
Jonathon Flaum
Judy Futch
Terry Hasty
Jerome Hughes
Cheryl Johnson
Tim Johnson
Shonnie Lavender
Don Locke
Kelly Maglaughlin
Mary Lynn Manns
Bill Murray
Carol Ravello
Paul Smith
Surain Subramaniam
Bill Treasurer
Carolyn Worthington

Committees

Building meaningful leadership education programs that address community issues and engage community members is an on-going process, one which we could not do alone. We have been fortunate to have a number of committed volunteers that continue to help us with these efforts. It is our pleasure to recognize them for this commitment.

Serving on the Leadership Asheville Scholarship Committee: (2007 – Present)
          La’Zendra Bossard, LA 25
          Allan Kirkpatrick, LA 25
          Brady Robinson, LA 25

Serving on The Difference Editorial Review Board: (2005 – Present)
          Karen Ballard, LAS 16
          Dane Jorgenson, YLA 3
          Jean McGuire, LA 16
          Kathi Petersen, LA 17

Serving on a Leadership Asheville Planning Team: (2004 – 2005)
          Karen Ballard, LAS 16
          Ron Ballard, LAS 16
          Brenda Mills, LA 21
          Erica Muse, LA 22
          Julie Spalla, LA 22

Volunteers

Volunteer opportunities abound at Leadership Asheville and your skills and enthusiasm are greatly needed! Both short-term and long-term opportunities are available. For information on current needs, please contact Gerry Goertz at 828-251-6694 or programs@leadershipasheville.org.

Volunteer Application Form

Thanks to the following individuals who are currently or have recently volunteered their time:
          Maria Bryan (LA 25)
          Sandra Byrd (LA 5)
          Elaine Robinson (LA 24)
          Nancy Williams (LA 13)

Interns

A limited number of internship opportunities at Leadership Asheville are available throughout the year for both students and professionals. These non-paid internships can be done for college credit, under sponsorship of a firm or organization, or simply for personal growth and experience. Internship schedules can be made flexible to meet individual needs.

Leadership Asheville is a nonprofit organization, which trains and develops citizen leaders, involves citizens in determining solutions to public policy issues, and facilitates collaborative action for the betterment of the entire Asheville region.

Internship requirements include:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to provide their own transportation.
Computer literacy.
Approval of academic institution if seeking college credit.

Internship areas include:

Communications/Marketing – providing support for the marketing of programs by writing and designing communications pieces, assisting with media relations, compiling and updating Leadership Asheville database information, and coordinating email updates.

Technology – exploring tools and ways we can leverage technology to increase productivity, social networking, community awareness and community leadership education

Community Policy – assisting with a Leadership Action Team projects, citizen task force projects, developing a defined product with a citizen committee, working on community engagement projects, tracking and monitoring initiatives through the legislature and news media, preparing background information on topics, performing supervised field work as required, reviewing source documents, and conducting surveys and internet research.

Development/Events – researching funding sources, helping with donor history files, assisting with fundraising campaigns and individual giving initiatives, assisting with all aspects of major events, including vendors, volunteers, program, sponsors, and logistics.

To apply for internships, please mail a letter of interest and resume to Leadership Asheville, Attn: Gerry Goertz, 247 Highsmith Union, CPO #1262, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804-8501 or email a letter and resume to Gerry Goertz at ggoertz@leadershipasheville.org or call 828.251.6694. To learn more about Leadership Asheville, please explore our website.

Leadership Asheville Fellows

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If you are a graduate (or participant) of the Leadership Asheville Program, you may log in to edit your personal data or view other LA Fellows information.

Search for a LA Fellow — Public Access
The graduates of the Leadership Asheville Program are Leadership Asheville Fellows. Photographs and bio notes for each fellow can be accessed in an online database via the link below. You may select alphabetically by name, by industry or by year.

Current Class

Leadership Asheville 26 consists of 49 engaged community members. Representing all sectors of our community, from education to government, business to non-profit, full-time employees to full-time volunteers; it is an exciting mix. To learn more about the participants of Leadership Asheville 26, click below.

Leadership Asheville Class of 2008

In the News

From time to time, graduates of the Leadership Asheville program are recognized for the initiatives they are leading, the work they are committed to, or the contributions they make in our community. We wish to recognize their efforts, and hope that by sharing their stories, we are all inspired to achieve.

If you know of a graduate of Leadership Asheville that has been in the news, please use the submission form to let us know.

In the News Submission Form

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