Leadership Columbus

Leadership Columbus The mission of Leadership Columbus is to develop, connect and inspire diverse leaders who serve as catalysts in building a strong and vibrant community.

An effective gauge of a community’s health and well being is the quality of the volunteer and civic contributions made by its leaders–those who serve on nonprofit boards and task forces, work with community groups and commissions and serve as elected officials. These citizen leaders must be nurtured and provided with the tools that enable them to be successful and inspires them to be committed and

passionate community trustees. Today, Leadership Columbus provides education and training for emerging and existing leaders in the Columbus area. Since 1974, Leadership Columbus has been the premier training ground to educate, empower, equip and prepare more than 2,900 individuals to become the current and future trustees in and for our community. Leadership Columbus graduates have contributed to the quality of life in Central Ohio by their deeds and actions. In addition to completing more than 200 community projects, Leadership Columbus alumni have assumed positions of leadership in government, banking, business, industry, nonprofit sectors, politics, journalism, education, philanthropy, law and neighborhood development. In addition, graduates populate the boards of the arts, health care and innumerable other nonprofit organizations in Central Ohio.

Reunion season gave SP '24 a reason to get together and reconnect! Thanks for joining us last night.
06/05/2026

Reunion season gave SP '24 a reason to get together and reconnect! Thanks for joining us last night.

2021 brought the fun at their Signature Program five-year reunion! Great to be back together with this dynamic class for...
06/04/2026

2021 brought the fun at their Signature Program five-year reunion! Great to be back together with this dynamic class for a beautiful central Ohio evening.

Save the date! 🎉 Leadership Columbus’ Best Party Ever returns October 1, 2026. Join us for an unforgettable evening cele...
06/01/2026

Save the date! 🎉

Leadership Columbus’ Best Party Ever returns October 1, 2026. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating leadership, community, and impact across central Ohio.

Tickets are on sale now: https://leadershipcolumbus.org/best-party-ever-2026/

The latest Changemakers Alumni Newsletter is live!Inside this month’s edition:• Photos from the SP ’23 Reunion• Alumni H...
05/28/2026

The latest Changemakers Alumni Newsletter is live!

Inside this month’s edition:
• Photos from the SP ’23 Reunion
• Alumni Hub updates
• Upcoming events and opportunities
• A recap of Community Trusteeship Day

Read the latest and stay connected with the Leadership Columbus alumni community.

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Join us in congratulating Níel Jurist (SP '21) on being selected as a 2027 Women WELDing the Way Calendar Honoree by Wom...
05/28/2026

Join us in congratulating Níel Jurist (SP '21) on being selected as a 2027 Women WELDing the Way Calendar Honoree by Women for Economic and Leadership Development - Columbus!

Each year, WELD recognizes twelve outstanding women across Central Ohio for their leadership, community impact, and commitment to advancing opportunities for other women. Honorees are recognized for leading within their organizations, investing in their communities, supporting women-owned businesses, and championing the growth and development of future women leaders.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Community Trusteeship Day wouldn’t be possible without community leaders willing to share their journeys with our Signat...
05/27/2026

Community Trusteeship Day wouldn’t be possible without community leaders willing to share their journeys with our Signature Program participants. Thank you to these leaders for taking the time to inspire and invest in the Class of 2026.

Leadership Columbus alumni were earlier this month at the HerStory Makers event hosted by The Columbus Urban League, c...
05/26/2026

Leadership Columbus alumni were earlier this month at the HerStory Makers event hosted by The Columbus Urban League, celebrating women who are redefining leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship across Central Ohio.

The event honored women at every stage of their careers while supporting CUL programs like IncubateHER and AccelerateHER, which equip Black women entrepreneurs with the tools, access to capital, and networks needed to thrive.

The evening highlighted the Columbus Urban League’s vision for a region where everyone is supported, empowered to reach their full potential, and able to contribute to the greater good.

Community Trusteeship Day has come and gone for SP '26. This day challenges our participants to reflect on their vision ...
05/22/2026

Community Trusteeship Day has come and gone for SP '26. This day challenges our participants to reflect on their vision for personal community impact after the conclusion of their Signature Program experience.

To inspire that reflection, participants engaged with an incredible group of Central Ohio community leaders through meaningful conversations about leadership, service, and civic impact (listed below).

A highlight of the day was a fireside chat with Mayor Andrew J. Ginther (SP ’04), who shared insight on effective public service and giving back to the community. Participants also joined a workshop led by Jen Bowden (SP ’16) exploring Conscious Capitalism Columbus and decision-making grounded in higher purpose, stakeholder orientation, leadership, and culture.

Thank you to AndHealth for hosting and to Bank of America for generously sponsoring the day. It’s hard to believe the Class of 2026 will come together one final time for Closing Retreat and Graduation in June.

Thank you for dedicating time to meet with our participants yesterday:
Christie Angel (SP '95)
Robbie Banks (SP '07)
Charly Bauer (SP '17)
Jennifer Bowden (SP '16)
Elizabeth Brown
Kelly Clifford Riehl (SP '18 and Board Member)
Michael Corey
Melanie Corn
Josh Corna (SP '02)
Lisa Courtice
David Doyle
Sandy Doyle-Ahern
Sophia Fifner
Matthew Goldstein
Kelley Griesmer
Lauren Hagan
David Harrison
Josh Harrison (SP '16)
Francie Henry
LC Johnson
Shelly Lewis (SP '13 and Board Member)
Angela Mingo (SP '12)
Jonathan Moody (SP '13)
Betsy Pandora (SP '15)
Dan Sharpe (SP '15)
Ralph Smithers (Board Member)
Emily Toney (SP '16)
Michael Wible

05/22/2026
Cheers to 3 years!SP ’23 reunited last night to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate how far they’ve come since their...
05/20/2026

Cheers to 3 years!

SP ’23 reunited last night to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate how far they’ve come since their Leadership Columbus experience.

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