Emerging Leaders Fall 2026 10/27/2026 8:30 AM - 10/27/2026 10:30 AM

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:36:01 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:
Don Mial, Chair, Wake County Board of Commissioners

Wake County Board of Commissioners Chair Don Mial is a lifelong public servant who is excited to represent District 1, which includes parts of Knightdale, Rolesville, Wendell and Zebulon. He grew up in a farming community in eastern Wake County before going on to have a distinguished 30-year military career, followed by an extensive career in law enforcement and juvenile justice, as well as teaching at community colleges. He has served on many local board, including the Wake County Board of Elections and Wake County Board of Adjustment. He was elected as a commissioner in 2022 he has served as Vice Chair, and is now honored to serve as Chair for 2026. He frequently works on issues impacting farmers and veterans. When he has time, Chair Mial enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and riding motorcycles.

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 10/27/2026 8:30 AM - 10/27/2026 10:30 AM