Since 1979, Leadership Memphis has been cultivating community leaders, curating opportunities for service and leadership, and connecting and convening leaders in support of a healthy, thriving Memphis.

Our Mission

Our mission is to cultivate community leaders, curate opportunities for service and leadership with community organizations, and connect and convene leaders to share ideas, collaborate around solutions for Memphis’ most pressing issues, and celebrate community advancements.

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Cultivate: Leadership Programs

Leadership Memphis develops, connects, and mobilizes leaders to drive positive change in our city. Through our Executive, FastTrack, and College Internship programs, we equip leaders at every stage with the knowledge, networks, and experiences needed to make an impact. Participants deepen their civic understanding, build cross-sector relationships, and learn to lead with purpose. Graduates join a powerful alumni network of 4,300+ changemakers strengthening Memphis through service, mentorship, and collaboration.

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Curate: Volunteer Memphis

Volunteer Memphis mobilizes volunteers to strengthen communities across Memphis and Shelby County. As the action arm of Leadership Memphis, we connect individuals, families, corporate teams, and community groups to meaningful service opportunities with more than 200 nonprofits and schools. Our volunteers make an impact year-round—supporting youth, helping families overcome poverty, and improving our local environment.

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Connect & Convene:
Alumni Association

With more than 4,300 graduates since 1979, Leadership Memphis alumni form one of the city’s most influential and diverse networks of changemakers. From CEOs and elected officials to grassroots and nonprofit leaders, they advance Memphis across every sector.

Graduates of the Executive, FastTrack, Grassroots, and Juvenile Justice programs automatically join this lifelong network, staying connected through ongoing learning, civic engagement, volunteerism, and partnerships that drive collective impact across the Mid-South.

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