Posts by kbaker@leadershiphsv.org
Celebrating 40 Alumni – Barbie Peek
40 Years, 40 Alumni: Barbie Peek “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Wayne Gretzky For Barbie Peek, leadership is about more than a title. It’s about taking the shot, building relationships, and bringing people together to create meaningful change in the community. A graduate of Leadership Greater Huntsville’s Flagship Class…
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Alumni – Mark Russell
40 Years, 40 Alumni: Mark Russell, “It takes a village.” For Mark Russell, Leadership Greater Huntsville was more than a professional development experience—it was a catalyst for a life of community service. A graduate of Leadership Greater Huntsville Class 9, Mark says his LGH experience helped shape his commitment to serving Huntsville.…
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Alumni – Jennie Robinson
40 Years, 40 Alumni: Jennie Robinson on the Yellow Legal Pad That Changed Everything Some pivotal moments arrive with fanfare. Jennie Robinson’s arrived on a piece of yellow legal paper, passed quietly around a room. Robinson, now President of the Huntsville City Council, was a member of LGH Flagship Class 13. At the class’s…
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Alumni – Andrew Jennings
40 Years, 40 Alumni: Andrew Jennings on Giving Back What Leadership Gave Him Andrew Jennings had already lived in Huntsville for several years by the time he joined LGH’s L-27 class. But between constant work travel and the busyness of everyday life, he’d never really gotten to know the city he called home. “When…
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Alumni – Daniel Kasambira
40 Years, 40 Alumni: Daniel Kasambira on the Power of One Connection Part of our series celebrating Leadership Greater Huntsville’s 40th anniversary by spotlighting 40 alumni whose lives and careers have been shaped by the program. Daniel Kasambira, now President and CEO of United Way of Madison County, describes his time in Leadership Greater…
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Alumni – Lynne Berry
40 Years, 40 Alumni: Lynne Berry and a Bigger View of Home Lynne Berry did not come to Leadership Greater Huntsville as an outsider looking to learn Huntsville. As a multi-generational Huntsville native, she thought she already knew her hometown pretty well. But, as is the case for many of our alumni, she quickly…
Read MoreCelebrating Seven Strong: Our Alumni in Leadership Alabama Class XXXV
Celebrating Seven Strong: Our Alumni in Leadership Alabama Class XXXV We’re thrilled to announce that seven distinguished alumni from our organization are part of the current cohort of Leadership Alabama’s Class XXXV (2025-2026). Attending and participating in this prestigious statewide leadership program is a big deal, and having so many of our members involved is…
Read MoreCelebrating Our Alumni: Ranae Bartlett, LGH Graduate & Mayor-Elect of Madison
Celebrating Our Alumni: Ranae Bartlett, LGH Graduate & Mayor-Elect of Madison We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Ranae Bartlett — proud graduate of Leadership Greater Huntsville (L-26) — has been elected Mayor of Madison, Alabama! Ranae’s journey with LGH helped shape her dedication to civic service, strategic leadership, and community growth. From…
Read MoreLGH Program Director Completes UPWARD Program
Celebrating Katelyn Sides Baker’s Completion of the UPWARD Program! Leadership Greater Huntsville is proud to celebrate Katelyn Sides Baker, our Focus Program Director, on her recent completion of the UPWARD Program — a dynamic initiative designed to empower women leaders across Alabama to rise, connect, and lead with purpose. The UPWARD Program brings together talented…
Read MoreLGH CEO Accepted to WEDC
LGH CEO Accepted to WEDC Leadership Greater Huntsville is excited to celebrate with our friends at the Women’s Economic Development Council (WEDC) as they welcome 24 new members and recognize four incredible WEDC Milestones within their organization! We’re especially proud to share that our very own CEO, Christie Finley, is among the newest WEDC members.…
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