Leadership Council
Tempe Leadership is governed by a volunteer Leadership Council. The majority of Tempe Leadership Council Members have graduated from the program and are active in other community organizations.
2022-23 Tempe Leadership Council Officers
President: Jessica Brice
President-Elect:
Past President: Dawn Hocking
Treasurer: Jayashree Ganesan
Secretary: Roxy Helman
Jessica Brice
President
Dawn Hocking
Past President
Jayashree Ganesan
Treasurer
Roxy Helman
Secretary
Denise Hart
Chantez Adams
Stephen Alexander
Kim Naig
Paul Quinn
Sharon Price
Karyn Lathan
Michelle Bigman
Kelsey Files
David Khoo
Kris Cartwright
Laura Green Shoenfeld
Lou Silverman
Colin Diaz
Jay Robinette
Kathleen Babilon
Martha Carter
Leadership Council Member Expectations
The Tempe Leadership Council is responsible for guiding the program to fulfill its mission, making decisions and taking action to ensure the success of the program.
Duties
Our Leadership Council Members are expected to:
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- Set policy and direction for the organization that aligns with our mission
- Ensure execution of the strategic goals
- Make decisions based on the best interest of the organization as a whole
- Serve as a leadership role model, demonstrating our core values, to the current class, alumni and community-at large
- Be knowledgeable about best practices in nonprofit governance
- Assume responsibility for the financial health of the program, approve the annual budget and provide ongoing oversight
- Review and approve monthly meeting minutes and committee reports
- Operate under the auspices of both the Tempe Leadership and Tempe Chamber of Commerce Foundation policies and bylaws
Participation
Leadership Council terms are three years and begin July 1. Leadership Council Members may serve no more than two consecutive terms. During their term of service, our Leadership Council Members are expected to:
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- Attend monthly Leadership Council meetings, the annual Leadership Council retreat, and committee meetings
- Attend Tempe Leadership functions, fundraisers and events and encourage others to do the same
- Actively serve on and regularly attend meetings for at least two committees (one, if serving as a council officer or committee chair)
- Attend and/or assist in at least one issue day
- Guide and support the current class members and their class project
- Assist in the recruitment of class members and Leadership Council members
Time Commitment
Leadership Council Members can expect to serve approximately 6-8 hours per month.