Emerging Leaders Fall 2026 10/20/2026 8:30 AM - 10/20/2026 10:30 AM

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:35:54 GMT

Emerging Leaders

Celebrating over a decade of leadership impact, Emerging Leaders, established in 2011, is a dynamic 8-week program designed to expand the capacity of tomorrow’s leaders. Limited to 20 participants each session, this exclusive cohort experience immerses professionals in leadership strategies, emerging local trends, and peer-driven learning in an intimate, high-impact environment.

Through a curated blend of personal evaluation, small-group interactions, and engagement with Raleigh-area executives and business leaders, participants acquire actionable skills, sharpen self-awareness, and broaden their networks. Since its launch, the program has empowered over 400 participants to elevate their leadership and make meaningful community impact.

Meet this program's speaker:
Creighton Blackwell, Chief Community and Public Affairs Officer, Coastal Credit Union

Schedule:

All classes are held on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., except the first class which will be held from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
October 6 - Welcome - Kickoff - Class Coach
October 13 - Matt Chambers, Vice President of Project Development, Clancy & Theys Construction Company
October 20 - Creighton Blackwell, Chief Community and Public Affairs Officer, Coastal Credit Union
October 27 - Don Mial, Chair, Wake County Board of Commissioners
November 3 - Patricia Burch, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Greater Raleigh
November 10 - Rick Guirlinger, Owner and President, Bourke Services, LLC
November 17 - Kristen M. Hess, Founder and CEO, HH Architecture
December 1 - Danny Rosin, Co-Founder, Brand Fuel

Register for the Emerging Leaders Fall 2026 Cohort here.

For questions, email Devin Brown.

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Emerging Leaders Fall 2026 10/20/2026 8:30 AM - 10/20/2026 10:30 AM