A New Era of Alumni Giving

40 Years of Leadership. A Future Fueled by You. As we begin celebrating Leadership Springfield’s 40th anniversary, we’re not just honoring our legacy—we’re building what comes next. Over the past four decades, more than 3,600 alumni have helped inspire, develop, and connect leaders across our

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Meet Our New Executive Projects Coordinator

We’re thrilled to welcome Sunni Nutt to the Leadership Springfield team! As our new part-time remote support Executive Projects Coordinator, Sunni will support key projects behind the scenes—helping with donor stewardship, development research, and ensuring smooth projects that keep our mission moving forward. Get to

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Meet our 2025 Incoming Board Members

Leadership Springfield is welcoming three community leaders to our Board of Directors at the start of the 2025-2026 program year. The incoming members beginning their board service this month include: Haley Armstrong (Signature Class 48) – Inclusion & Talent Acquisition Partner at Guaranty Bank Mary

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Service, Vision, and Impact: Meet Our 2025 Award Honorees

Leadership Springfield recognized Andrea Brady as the recipient of the 2025 Kenworthy Award for Outstanding Leadership and Chris Hoeman as the 2025 Visionary Volunteer at our annual One Big Class Reunion. These two exceptional leaders embody the mission of Leadership Springfield! Continue reading to learn

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2024 Incoming & Outgoing Board Members

Leadership Springfield Announces Incoming Board Members Leadership Springfield welcomes three community leaders to their Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 program year. Leadership Springfield announced their incoming board members and recognized outgoing board members at their One Big Class Reunion event on June 11, 2024.

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2023 Leadership Springfield Incoming & Outgoing Board Members

Leadership Springfield Announces Incoming Board Members Springfield, MO – Leadership Springfield welcomes six community leaders to their Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 program year. Leadership Springfield announced their incoming board members and recognized outgoing board members at their One Big Class Reunion event on

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Rosie to Become a Leadership Springfield Program

Leadership Springfield is now managing Rosie, an advocate network for women who are current and prospective founders, business owners, and leaders in the Springfield region.  Rosie was launched in 2016 by Rachel Anderson and Paige Oxendine with assistance from United WE. Rosie’s mission is to

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