Leadership Tennessee names Mandy White to Class X – Madison County resident selected to collaborate with professionals statewide to address Tennessee’s most serious issues
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Leadership Tennessee, a collective with a mission to foster non-partisan dialogue on issues of state importance, has named Mandy White, Greater Jackson Chamber chief economic development officer, to its 2023–2024 Signature Program Class X.
The cohort includes representatives from 14 Tennessee counties with diverse professional experience in business, government, education and nonprofit sectors. Over the course of 10 months, the cohort will visit each corner of the state, analyzing challenges that Tennessee faces and will work together to identify the best solutions and opportunities.
The statewide study will result in concrete plans to continue dialogue and actions addressing the most serious issues uncovered.
“Being part of the Leadership Tennessee Signature Program provides a unique platform to collaborate with like-minded individuals who are equally passionate about making a positive impact in our state,” White said, “Through this program, I hope to gain valuable insights, expand my network and acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute effectively towards Tennessee’s growth and prosperity.”
The group was chosen by a selection committee co-chaired by Valoria Armstrong and John Tolsma, both graduates of Leadership Tennessee.
Candidates are evaluated based on the following criteria: leadership experience, a history of addressing statewide issues in both a personal and professional capacity, and a strong understanding of what challenges Tennessee faces today.
Previous classes have been able to facilitate numerous community engagement sessions across the state. Since Leadership Tennessee’s founding, more than 500 members have graduated through both the Signature Program and Leadership Tennessee NEXT, which is dedicated to emerging leaders.
The cohort’s work will begin in August and run through June 2024.
Lauren Saliba accepted into Leadership Tennessee’s NEXT Program
Leadership Tennessee names 30 Individuals to Leadership Tennessee’s NEXT Program – THE organization selects emerging state leaders who will gain a deeper understanding of Tennessee’s most pressing issues
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Leadership Tennessee, a collective with a mission to foster non-partisan dialogue on issues of state importance, announces 30 individuals named to its Leadership Tennessee NEXT program, the seventh class to participate.
This year’s class includes Lauren Saliba, director of leadership development with the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce.
Overall, the class has representatives from 16 Tennessee counties with diverse professional experience ranging across such sectors as business, government, medical, nonprofit and education.
The cohort is Tennessee’s only statewide leadership program focusing on existing and emerging leaders and spanning geographic and industry boundaries. It offers early- to mid-career professionals in-depth personal and professional development while fostering a better understanding of our state.
Lauren, a native Jacksonian, is a 2003 graduate of University School of Jackson, a 2007 graduate of The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and a 2010 graduate of Jackson State Community College.
Lauren has been involved in the Leadership Jackson program for approximately two decades.
She graduated from the Jackson Chamber’s Leadership University program in high school. She is also a member of the 2017 Leadership Jackson class, was co-chair of Leadership Jackson 2018, and has served on the Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Board since 2019.
(PHOTO: Mandy White, left, Lauren Saliba)
