Leadership Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Program

The mission of the Leadership Hilton Head Island-Bluffton program is to systematically inform, challenge and educate the participants regarding opportunities and needs in the community, as well as the dynamics and social and economic change; to create a dialogue and rapport among the participants and existing community leaders; and to identify organization and individual opportunities for community involvement and assist in the placement of participants in these positions.

Leadership Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Class of 2012

Front Row: Paul Boes, Morgan Stanley Smith & Barney; Robin Chamberlain, Coastal Carolina Hospital; Ryan Gay, First Command Financial Services

Second Row: Claire Tulas, Pino Gelato; Andrew Schumacher, Palmetto Dunes P.O.A.; Arleda James, WSAV-TV NBC; Elise Trujillo, Jenny Craig

Third Row: Wade Taylor, NHC HealthCare; Kerry Gudaitis, Hargray Communications; Sarah Calvert, Island Recreation Association; Rachelle Etheridge, Hargray

Standing: Heather Moulton, Fraser Construction; Linda Peterson, Asian Creations International Trading; Lavon Stevens, Self Employed; Janet Cully, Harbour Health Insurance Solutions; Janet Noonan, The Greenery Inc.

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce began its Leadership program in 1985. It was designed to cultivate leadership resources within the community by giving participants the opportunity to study and experience the Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Okatie and Daufuskie Island communities—their history, government, economy, human services and culture.

The curriculum provides broad-based leadership perspectives to familiarize participants with the area's challenges, opportunities and resources. It also includes a class initiated community project challenging participants to explore current needs and issues first hand.

The Leadership Class runs from August through May. For more information on applying for Leadership Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, please click here.

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