Leadership Memphis prepares and mobilizes leaders to work together for the good of the whole community.Leadership Memphis develops community change agents, connects them with others who have a passion to serve, and empowers them with information and opportunities to make a difference. Leadership Memphis is the premier community leadership organization in the city. Founded in 1979, the organization has graduated more than 3,000 community leaders and continues to be a ground-breaking innovator with new programs and action initiatives that drive educational achievement, diversity and inclusivity and collective impact.The organization has four programs -- Executive, Criminal/Juvenile Justice, FastTrack, and Grassroots -- that develops community leaders at every level from seasoned professionals and emerging talent to front-line leaders.Leadership Memphis hosts four signature events annually designed to create stronger connections between our alumni, sponsors, community partners and other business and community leaders in support of our vision, mission and goals. Our signature events are The Community Leadership Luncheon, Celebration & Awards Reception, Multicultural Breakfast and Alumni Holiday Party.Our action initiatives are Graduate Memphis and Volunteer Memphis. Graduate Memphis builds capacity for increasing post-secondary certificates and degrees throughout Memphis and Shelby County. Graduate Memphis is an affiliate and center of excellence of the national Graduate Network. Volunteer Memphis builds capacity for effective volunteering and connecting people with opportunities to serve throughout Memphis and Shelby County. Volunteer Memphis is an affiliate of the HandsOn Network.