2024-25 Program Schedule
*Dates subject to change
* Class Day typically runs from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with a few exceptions
Orientation:
August 29, 2024
3:00 - 4:30pm
Kick-off Retreat:
September 19 - 20, 2024
Starts: 9:00am Thursday
Ends: 5:00pm Friday
Class Dates:
8:00am - 5:00pm
October 17, 2024
November 21, 2024
December 12, 2024
January 16, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 24, 2025
May 15, 2025
Graduation Luncheon:
June 18, 2025
11:30am - 1:00pm
What is Leadership North Fulton (LNF)?
The Program
Leadership North Fulton (LNF), has been the region’s signature leadership development program for more than 30 years. Each year, graduating participants join the ranks of more than 500 LNF alumni and continue to invest in our communities through their time and talent.
The Purpose
Pillars of the program include promoting community awareness, instilling civic responsibility, and building relationships. Participants engage civic leaders through program class days, and many alumni have gone on to serve on community non-profit boards or as elected officials. The relationships that are forged through participation and investment in LNF by business and nonprofit partners continue to affirm the program’s foundational role in community leadership development.
The Project
LNF service projects continue to impact the region in a lasting way. Notable examples include the founding of The Drake House in 2004 and the Emerging Leaders Youth Program in 2009, as well as the establishment of The Drake House Young Professionals Advisory Council in 2017 and the creation of the North Metro Miracle League (NMML) golf tournament started in 2005 and continuing today.
Curriculum:
- Recognizing Your Strengths
- North Fulton Demographics
- Valuing Community Diversity
- Arts, Tourism & Recreation
- Government & Policy
- Economic Development, Technology & Innovation
- Social Services & Board Training
- Education & Talent Development
- Health & Wellness
- Public Safety & Justice
- Leadership Training
2024-25 Class Co-Chairs:
Shayaa Baksh, Atlanta Gas Light
Shawn McCabe, iThink Financial
2024-25 Class Members
Neal Andrews, Mauldin & Jenkins
ReShea Balams, The Balams Firm
David Brimanson, Choate Construction Company
Cimarron Carter, Amazon Website Services
Emily Carter, Goodwill of North Georgia
Tracy Crayton, Atlanta Gas Light
Ken Crowe, University of North Georgia
Larry DiBiase, City of Johns Creek
Ashley Donahoo, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
David Gacsko, Hierarchy Inc
Kelli Gillis, Frazier & Deeter
Umit Gunebir, Atlantic Institute
John Healy, Healy Wealth Management LLC
Marten Jallad, North Fulton Community Charities
Kyle Jarczynski, The Cottage School
Deidra Johnson, Humana
Brittany Kennedy, Mercer University
Nikke Landa, Wits' End Productions
Joe Lane, Sunshine on a Ranney Day
Crystal Lazarus, Goodwill of North Georgia
Gary Lyew-Ayee, Wellstar Health System
Ashley May, Logic Speak
Farah McIntyre, Chattahoochee Nature Center
Deanna McKay, City of Alpharetta
Michael Parkerson, Georgia State University
Nick Paserchia, City of Roswell
Christopher Purdy, Emergency Roofing Solutions
Jassen Pye, Couch Group
Noah Roenitz, Georgia Municipal Association
Vernalisa Rougeux, Greater North Fulton Chamber
Lauren Shapiro, City of Alpharetta
Bree Thomas, Parrish Construction Group, Inc
Nevruz Turan, Fulton Science Academy Private School
Nick Weir, CheckX Solutions Group LLC