Our Mission & Vision
At LGT, we’re here to challenge and inspire leaders through adaptive leadership training, interactive experiences, and hands-on projects. Our goal? To equip you with the skills to transform and strengthen Topeka and Shawnee County.
Imagine a community where everyone uses adaptive leadership to boost the quality of life for all. That’s what we’re aiming for!
Our Commitment to Equity
We’re all in for equity! LGT is dedicated to building leadership capacity that embraces diversity, belonging, and inclusion for everyone.
Who We Are
Welcome to Leadership Greater Topeka! We’re all about bringing together both acknowledged and aspiring leaders from every corner of our amazing community. Since 1984, we’ve been helping people like you step up, lead, and make a real impact. With over 1,000 alumni (and counting!), we’re proud to have so many leaders still rocking it right here in Topeka.
How It Works
The Program
- Kick-off Retreat: A fun and intensive two-day retreat to get things rolling.
- Eight Full-Day Sessions: Packed with learning from January to May.
- Graduation Celebration: A special luncheon in May to celebrate your achievements!
What You’ll Learn
- 21st Century Leadership Skills: From collaboration and consensus to visioning and adaptive leadership.
- Community Trusteeship: Working together for the greater good.
Attendance is Key!
We need you all in! Attend the orientation, the retreat, and all sessions. You can miss just one (totaling nine hours), but trust us, you won’t want to!
Our Strategic Goals (2024-2027)
Learn & Grow
- Dive into adaptive leadership
- Engage with KLC and explore new perspectives
- Test out leadership concepts in a supportive environment
Lead in the Community
- Use adaptive leadership to make a difference
- Take smart risks to better our community
- Spread the language of leadership
- Build a strong network within LGT
Get Involved
- Be a leader in promoting Topeka-Shawnee County
- Share your leadership journey with others
- Encourage open, respectful dialogue
- Commit to driving change
2024-2025 LGT Program Dates
December 16, 2024
- Class Selection Announcement
January 9, 2025
- Participant Orientation @ Topeka Civic Theatre
January 16-17, 2025
- Two- day Retreat @ The Brownstone
January 24, 2025
- Session #1 @ The Community Room
February 7, 2025
- Session #2
February 21, 2025
- Session #3
March 7, 2025
- Session #4
March 21, 2025
- Session #5
April 4, 2025
- Session #6
April 18, 2025
- Session #7
May 2, 2025
- Session #8
May 16, 2025
- Session #9
May 16, 2025
Graduation/Gala
Nominate a Leader!
Nominations are now closed for 2025 class. We look forward to having you nominate a leader next August for the 2026 class!
Meet Our Alumni
Curious about who’s been through the program? Check out our Alumni Page and see the incredible leaders who have come through the program in the past.
Shoutout to Our Sponsors
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for making LGT possible! Want to join the fun and support us?
Get in touch with: Michelle Cuevas-Stubblefield
Phone: 785.246.6147 or 785.430.1325
Email: Michelle.Stubblefield@TopekaPartnership.com
Program Sponsor
Impact Sponsors
Meet the Team
Our Advisory Council
Chair:
Debbie Stanton
Past Chair:
Tracy Khounsavanh Killough
Appointed Alumni:
Lance Royer
Tracy Khounsavanh Killough
Katie Beach
LGT Representatives:
Tracy Khounsavanh Killough
Lance Royer
Debbie Stanton
Tara Wallace
Katie Beach
Jessica Savard
Jovy George
Jennifer Goetz
Sarah Lundry
Marcus Miller
Lauren Edelman
Karina Dixon
Renee Franklin
Adrian Revels
Marisol Marcelo
Matt Pivarnik
Presenting Sponsor
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impact sponsors
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