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Resources

Junior Leadership Columbia

This nine-month program motivates students in Columbia to develop their potential for community leadership by acquainting them with the opportunities, realities and challenges of the community.

Leadership Chesterfield

Leadership Chesterfield is an eight-session leadership course that focuses on understanding the issues, challenges and plans of the Chesterfield community. Class size typically 20.

Leadership Columbia

Founded nearly 50 years ago, Leadership Columbia strives to provide the community with an enduring source of diverse leaders prepared and committed to serving their region.

Meet the experts

David Burton, FIELD SPECIALIST IN COMMUNITY  DEVELOPMENT
David Burton

Field Specialist in Community Development

Darla Campbell, FIELD SPECIALIST IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Darla Campbell

FIELD SPECIALIST IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Charles Holland, DIRECTOR OF FAMILY IMPACT CENTER
Charles Holland

Director of Jefferson Farm and Gardens EEC, MU Family Impact Center, and Boone County Extension Operations

Sarah Hultine Massengale, PROF, AST EXTNS
Letitia (Tish) Johnson, FIELD SPECIALIST IN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Letitia (Tish) Johnson

FIELD SPECIALIST IN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Rae Lyon, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MISSOURI TRAINING INSTITUTE
Rae Lyon

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MISSOURI TRAINING INSTITUTE

Amy Patillo, FIELD SPECIALIST IN LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Amy Patillo

FIELD SPECIALIST IN LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Dewey Thompson, DIRECTOR, EXTENSION MISSOURI TRAINING INSTITUTE
Dewey Thompson

DIRECTOR, EXTENSION MISSOURI TRAINING INSTITUTE