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Leadership Green Bay
About the Program
Leadership Green Bay connects a diverse group of professionals to explore the key issues shaping our community and quality of life. Through monthly, full-day sessions, participants are challenged to lead with purpose and connect their passions with community needs. The experience involves team projects that drive awareness, foster collaboration and create lasting impact. Graduates leave with stronger leadership skills, fresh perspective and a powerful network dedicated to building a better Greater Green Bay.
Program Cost
Join us in celebrating the 42nd Class of Leadership Green Bay!
Applications for the Class of 2027 Now Open
Applications close April 17th
View 2026-27 session dates here.
Leadership Green Bay Alumni Digital Badge
The new Leadership Green Bay alumni digital badge is now available for program alumni! This badge can be displayed on LinkedIn, email signatures and professional profiles, highlighting your commitment to community leadership and continued growth.
Stories from Leadership Green Bay
Since 1985
Current Class
| Amanda Wery | Green Bay Packers | Bridgett Lowery | Bellin College | Anne E. Flinchum | Ruder Ware L.L.S.C |
| Dan Brusky | Capital Credit Union | Matt Pieschek | Capital Credit Union | Lucas DeGayner | Festival Foods |
| Brenna Lauson | Wisconsin Public Service | William Wilkinson | Camera Corner Connecting Point | Fatima Umar | The Black Orchid Catering |
| Aisha Umar | The Black Orchid Catering | Shayna Amenson | Shayna Marie Wild & Free Photography | Amber Edwards | JOSHUA Green Bay |
| Betsy Borns | Safe Families for Children | Lizzie Schuettpelz | VaryAbility | Deanne Van Rens | GLC Minerals |
| Aaron Wagner | Element | Grace Hageman | The Salvation Army | Katie Knapp | HSHS St. Vincent/St. Mary’s Foundation |
| Cynthia Schoen | Baird | Kerry Yang | City of Green Bay | Ryan Evers | Berners Schober |
| Jacob Staude | Shoreline Hometown Credit Union | Nalee Vang | KI | Brianna Hammersley | NeighborWorks Green Bay |
| MaKayla Neinas | myTEAM TRIUMPH | Nicholas Jaime | Matt Wolf | Breakthrough |
| Eileen Metzler | The Volunteer Center of Brown County | Jack Geurts | Hawkins Ash CPAs | Andrew E. Martzahl | Lin Law LLC |
| Alexi Havlovitz | Inclusa | Connie Mleziva | Humana | David Gordon | CESA 7 |
| Matthew Van Egeren | Georgia-Pacific | Chris Stewart | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Carly Ahlborn | Jackie Nitschke Center |
| Bridget Nygaard | Paper Transport | Sid White | Oneida Comprehensive Health Division | Kati Coleman | BayCare Clinic |
| Jordyn Herzog | Nicolet Wealth Management | Jenny Charles | Prevea Health | Katie Mandell | Greater Green Bay YMCA |
| Shealynn Wegner | ISG | Nathan Wheeler | Hager, Dewick & Zuengler, S.C. | Alaina Morales | Brown County Library |
| Patrick Leifker | Brown County Housing Authority | Liz Jolly-Haslitt | Heritage Hill | Holly Ladwig | COMSA |
| Whitney Potvin | The Children’s Museum of Green Bay |
2025-26 Session Dates
| Welcome Breakfast | September 4, 2025 |
| Opening Retreat | September 11 – 12, 2025 |
| History Day | October 14, 2025 |
| Human Services Day | November 11, 2025 |
| Education Day | December 9, 2025 |
| Inclusive Leadership | January 13, 2026 |
| Economic Development | February 10, 2026 |
| Government Day | March 10, 2026 |
| Environment Day | April 14, 2026 |
| Closing Session & Graduation | May 12, 2026 |
2026-27 Session Dates
| Welcome Breakfast | September 10, 2026 |
| Opening Retreat | September 16 – 17, 2026 |
| History Day | October 13, 2026 |
| Human Services Day | November 10, 2026 |
| Education Day | December 8, 2026 |
| Inclusive Leadership Day | January 12, 2027 |
| Economic Development Day | February 9, 2027 |
| Government Day | March 9, 2027 |
| Environment Day | April 13, 2027 |
| Closing Session & Graduation | May 11, 2027 |
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
