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Leadership for a Lifetime

Identifying emerging leaders and fostering leadership skills through education, experience, exposure, and service to our community.

Since 1985, the Tempe Leadership Program, in partnership with the Tempe Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has brought like-minded individuals together in the community to engage and challenge one another, learn more about the ins and outs of Tempe, and, most importantly, make a real difference in our community. Tempe Leadership alumni are well represented on local boards and commissions, routinely serve elected office, and volunteer time and energy to the community – together creating lasting legacies.
Letter from Tempe Council President- Kelsey Files

Letter from Tempe Council President- Kelsey Files

Aug 31, 2023

We live in an increasingly lonely world. It’s gotten so lonely, the US Surgeon General issued an advisory citing loneliness as a one of the most widespread health concerns in America today. Studies cited in the advisory found that lacking social connection is as...

Now Accepting Applications for Class XXXIX

Now Accepting Applications for Class XXXIX

Mar 11, 2023

Applications are now open for Class XXXIX! About the Program The Tempe Leadership program began in 1983 with a mission to attract, develop, educate, and empower individuals who live and/or work in Tempe through its leadership program Benefits By participating, you are...