Savannah Metro Chapter - National Forum for Black Public Administrators

07/09/2026

Save The Date
EMERGE 2026: Equipped to Serve. Empowered to Lead.

October 1-4, 2026
Savannah, GA

Save the Date for October 1 – 4, 2026! Join NFBPA in Savannah Georgia for our Fall Quarterly Meetings, including EMERGE Savannah: Equipped to Serve, Empowered to Lead.

EMERGE Savannah starts Thursday, October 1, and will feature professional development speakers, workshops, and opportunities to interact with leaders from across the country.

Our quarterly meetings continue on Friday, October 2, with our 2026 Leadership Awards Dinner in Savannah. Finally, our Fall Meeting of the NFBPA Board of Directors will occur on Saturday, October 3.

Please be sure that save these dates and join NFBPA for an exceptional series of professional development and networking opportunities. Registration will open soon!

07/06/2026

07/01/2026

Congratulations to City of Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, recipient of the 2026 Georgia Municipal Association’s Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame Award, and City of Savannah Clerk of Council Mark Massey, recipient of the 2026 Georgia Municipal Clerks Association Clerk of the Year Award.

As proud members of the Savannah Metropolitan Chapter, we celebrate and honor these well-deserved achievements. Your leadership, service, and dedication to municipal government continue to make a lasting impact on the City of Savannah and beyond.

Congratulations, Mayor Johnson and Clerk Massey!

06/18/2026

🎉✊🏾 Celebrate Freedom. Celebrate Culture. Celebrate Community. ✊🏾🎉

Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of resilience, liberation, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. Together, let’s honor our history, embrace our culture, and celebrate the achievements that continue to shape our future.

📅 Check out the list of upcoming Juneteenth events below and make plans to join us!

🔴 June 18: The Day of Jubilee – Plant Riverside District, Savannah, 6:00 PM

🟡 June 19: Juneteenth Mayor's Walk – Wells Park, Savannah, 8:30 AM

🟢 June 19: Juneteenth Fireworks – Daffin Park, Savannah, 5:00 PM

🔴 June 19: Juneteenth Wade In – 16th Street Pier, Tybee Island, 9:00 AM

🟡 June 19: Juneteenth Celebration – Behind City Hall, Port Wentworth, 5:30 PM

🟢 June 20: Juneteenth Breakfast – J. Dixie Harn Center, Pembroke, 9:00 AM

🔴 June 20: Juneteenth Celebration – Tanger Outlets, Pooler, 1:00 PM

🟡 June 20: Juneteenth Festival – Wells Park, Savannah, 10:00 AM

🟢 June 20: Jubilee Pour of Liberation – Bethesda Academy, Savannah, 4:00 PM (Tickets Required)

06/17/2026

🌟 Thank You to Our Incredible Panelists! 🌟

On behalf of the NFBPA Savannah Metropolitan Chapter, thank you to our outstanding panelists for making our Level-Up to Leadership Series: We Got Next | Leaps to Lead such a powerful and inspiring conversation.

A special thank you to Patrick Finnell, Azsha Hankerson, Cherrelle Duncan, Akela Wright, and Harold Taylor Jr. for sharing your leadership journeys, lessons learned, and practical advice with authenticity and purpose. Your willingness to pour into current and emerging leaders created an engaging discussion that challenged us to think bigger, lead boldly, and remain committed to continuous growth.

Thank you for reminding us that leadership is not just about titles, it’s about impact, influence, service, and the courage to keep growing through every season.

We are also grateful to everyone who attended, participated, and invested in their professional development. The future is bright because of leaders like you who are willing to learn, connect, and elevate.

Together, we are empowering today’s leaders and building tomorrow’s legacy.

06/17/2026

🚨 TODAY at 12:30 PM EST 🚨

Public service professionals develop some of the most transferable leadership, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills in the workforce.

Join NFBPA's Membership & Transitions Committee for "Pivot to Profit" featuring Todd V. Mason, Founder & CEO of Bouvier & Victor, LLC.

This conversation will explore how professionals can maximize where they've been to achieve where they want to go personally, professionally, and financially, while continuing to create value for the organizations and communities they serve.

📅 June 17, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EST

Register today: bit.ly/4a44Wwt

06/15/2026

Join us tomorrow for a dynamic panel discussion!

The Savannah Metropolitan Chapter is excited to invite you to our upcoming leadership panel discussion:

🔥 WE GOT NEXT | LEAPS TO LEAD 🔥
🗓 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT
💻 Virtual via Zoom

This dynamic panel conversation is designed to empower current and emerging leaders as they prepare to take the next leap in leadership. Panelists will share their experiences, leadership journeys, challenges, and strategies for growth while encouraging participants to step confidently into new opportunities.

Whether you are an emerging professional, aspiring executive, student leader, or seasoned professional looking to continue growing, this session will provide valuable insight, motivation, and practical leadership perspectives.

Join Level-Up Session:
https://savannahga.zoom.us/j/81609967590?pwd=iSo8WBPujZ2fCDaeOJjgY1zEbalYbq.1&from=addon

Meeting ID: 816 0996 7590
Passcode: 860581

We look forward to you joining us for this impactful conversation.

06/06/2026

🎉 Happy 43rd Birthday to the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA)! 🎉

On June 6, 1983, NFBPA was chartered, establishing an organization dedicated to advancing the careers of public servants and strengthening communities across the nation.

For over four decades, NFBPA has empowered leaders, fostered professional development, and championed the principles of effective and equitable public service. As we honor this milestone, we celebrate the vision of our founders, the dedication of our members, and the lasting impact of our collective work.

Here’s to 43 years of inspiring excellence and shaping the future of public service!

🥳🎂🎉

06/02/2026

The Savannah Metropolitan Chapter is excited to invite you to our upcoming leadership panel discussion:

🔥 WE GOT NEXT | LEAPS TO LEAD 🔥
🗓 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT
💻 Virtual via Zoom

This dynamic panel conversation is designed to empower current and emerging leaders as they prepare to take the next leap in leadership. Panelists will share their experiences, leadership journeys, challenges, and strategies for growth while encouraging participants to step confidently into new opportunities.

Whether you are an emerging professional, aspiring executive, student leader, or seasoned professional looking to continue growing, this session will provide valuable insight, motivation, and practical leadership perspectives.

Join Level-Up Session:
https://savannahga.zoom.us/j/81609967590?pwd=iSo8WBPujZ2fCDaeOJjgY1zEbalYbq.1&from=addon

Meeting ID: 816 0996 7590
Passcode: 860581

We look forward to you joining us for this impactful conversation.