Following their reunion, several members of the Class of 2013 shared the books, shows, and music that are educating and entertaining them. Click the link in our bio to see what they recommend!
Brian Hamilton (YLB ’97, LB ’09) describes how Youth Leadership Birmingham encouraged him to build a future in his hometown after college — and how his son’s experience with the program inspired a family gift to support other young leaders. Read the full story at the link in our bio.
Sam DiPiazza Jr. (LB ‘86), chairman of Warner Bros. Discovery and former global CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers, reflects on the Leadership Birmingham insights that have influenced his life and career. Click the link in our bio to read the full cover story from our latest issue of our magazine.
Jason Meadows and Seth Embry helped us plan a great Human Services day. It was such a valuable experience seeing all the collaboration happening across our social services sector. Thanks to the YMCA, the Housing Authority, Lawson State, Faith Chapel Care Center, and the Community Foundation for giving us space to hear these important conversations.
We were honored to host Carl Green in dialogue with journalist Priska Neely at Bottega for a special luncheon last week. Carl’s stories of spending 35 years incarcerated in Alabama’s prisons were both heartbreaking and hopeful, and reminded us why courageous leadership and informed community matter.
Thanks to all who attended and to our sponsors:
- Presenting: EBSCO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
- Leadership: Barvette & Michael Patterson
- Supporter: Atlas Senior Living
Justice day was a great one! Thanks to Judge Maria Fortune and Attorney Emory Mauldin for chairing the day and to all the law enforcement, government officials, judges, and service providers who spoke to us and hosted our group.
We have a few more tickets left for our lunch with Alabama native, Alexis Okeowo. Join us next Tuesday for a delicious lunch and an inspiring discussion! Tickets are available at the link in our bio.
We’re excited to welcome award-winning journalist, author, and Alabama native, Alexis Okeowo, for an engaging lunch and conversation you won’t want to miss. Tickets and more details are available at the link in our bio.
Do you know a great candidate for Leadership Birmingham? Nominations are open for the next class until February 16. Click the link in our bio to submit a nomination.
Courageous leaders have always made a difference. Last week, Leadership Birmingham welcomed Odessa Woolfolk, Richard Pizitz, and Janice Kelsey for a powerful discussion that challenged us to reflect on our own leadership.
