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Leadership Edmond is a leadership development program designed to provide community leaders with a deeper understanding of the critical issues affecting the Edmond area. This program also provides an ongoing source of diverse leaders who are prepared and committed to serve as catalysts and sustainers of positive change for the quality of life in the Edmond area.
The program begins with a two-day out of town retreat in September which focuses on community leadership skills and team building. The remaining eight, one-day long sessions meet once a month, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and each focus on a specific community topic such as city government, education, state government and volunteerism.
Class size is limited to 40 individuals. Businesses with less than 500 employees will be limited to one participant, businesses with 500-1,000 employees will be limited to two participants, and businesses over 1,000 employees will be limited to 5 participants. Class members are selected to represent a broad range of occupations and backgrounds. (More information available on the application)
Tuition is $1395 for Chamber members and $1695 for non-members. Tuition includes class materials, meals, overnight lodging at opening retreat and name tag. Payment can be made by personal check, corporate check, or major credit card and must be received by July 31, 2025, to secure participants’ spot in the class. There will also be a $60 fee for each participant to take the Strength Finders assessment.
Leadership Edmond Class XL Program Dates and Days
August 25, 2025 – Welcome Reception (held in the evening)
September 8-9, 2025, Opening Overnight Retreat – Mandatory
September 29, 2025
October 27, 2025
November 17, 2025
December 8, 2025
January 12, 2026
February 9, 2026
March 2, 2026
March 30, 2026
April 20, 2026
April 28, 2026 Graduation (held in the evening)
*Please note these are all Monday dates and are from 8 a.m. – 4:50 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Quality of Life and Volunteer Day. Class members will find out about all the fun and unique places that make Edmond a great place to live. Participants will also participate in giving back to local nonprofits and learn more about serving on a nonprofit board.
City Day 1. Class members will learn the inner workings of the Edmond City Government and the services provided by the Edmond Public Works Authority. This day is intended to deepen class members’ understanding of the city by learning about our form of government, hearing from city leadership, and getting a behind-the-scenes look at operations, including (but not limited to) departments like Water Resources and Traffic Engineering.
City Day 2. Class members will participate in a mock city council meeting as either council members or concerned citizens. Participants will also continue their behind-the-scenes look at operations, including Emergency Management and Public Safety.
Higher Education Day. Class members will spend the day learning about Higher Education school options in our community with Oklahoma Christian University and University of Central Oklahoma.
K-12 Education Day. Class members will get to be Principal for a Day at one of the Edmond Public Schools or Deer Creek Public Schools. Participants will meet with district administration, teachers and board members in the afternoon.
Workforce and Economic Development Day: Class members will spend part of the day learning about Francis Tuttle Technology Center as well as learning about economic development in Edmond.
Healthcare Day. Class members will find out about healthcare options in Edmond. Participants will also discuss the challenges facing our city and state.
State Government Day. Class members will meet with elected officials and spend time at the Oklahoma State Capitol.
Closing Retreat: Wrapping up the year with reflections and actions on how class members can be a change maker for the future.
Graduation: Class members will spend time celebrating together and with loved ones their graduation from Leadership Edmond Class XL.
Leadership Edmond Alumni
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Leadership Edmond Alumni are passionate, engaged leaders with a strong sense of community and belonging. In both professional and volunteer roles, they inspire and strengthen the organizations and communities they serve.
Spanning over 40 years, our alumni have become trusted community stewards—elected officials, corporate leaders, and dedicated volunteers—committed to building a strong foundation for future leaders. We have over 1,000 Leadership Edmond alumni who regularly connect to network, learn, and volunteer together.
