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Thank you for your interest in becoming part of Leadership Buckhead’s Class of 2026! We look forward to a program year filled with important discussions, revealing conversations and transformational personal and professional growth. The deadline for applications is Friday, June 13.

Class of 2026 Application

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Program Commitment

Leadership Buckhead is a two-year commitment. During the first year you are the student and during the second you will facilitate programs for the incoming class. Attendance and participation in monthly sessions is mandatory. Please review the calendar for the Class of 2026 to ensure you do not have any conflicts with the scheduled classes BEFORE submitting your application.

Programs are typically held on the third Thursday of the month. The session lasts all day (9am-5pm) unless noted otherwise, and you should plan to be unavailable during those times. Opening Retreat, Winter Retreat, and Graduation are mandatory. Participants may miss no more than one of the other class days.

Class of 2026 Schedule

- Opening Retreat – October 16th – 17th, 2025 (Overnight)
- Influence – November 20th, 2025
- Creative Thinking – December 11th, 2025
- Mastering Change – January 15th, 2026
- Winter Retreat – February 19th – 20th, 2026 (Overnight)
- Values and Ethics – March 19th, 2026
- Legacy – April 16th, 2026
- Graduation – May 21st, 2026
Program Commitment Agreeemnet*
I understand Leadership Buckhead's participation requirements. I agree to fulfill my obligations as a member of the Class of 2026.*
Tuition Agreement

Your non-refundable Tuition for Leadership Buckhead’s Class of 2026 is $2000. A $500 deposit is required by Friday, August 1, 2025, to secure your spot. The balance is due no later than Friday, September 15, 2025.

Acceptable payment methods for tuition are as follows:
Via check mailed to Leadership Buckhead, PO BOX 131, Atlanta, GA 30301
Online at www.leadershipbuckhead.org*
Via PayPal to info@leadershipbuckhead.org*

*A 3% fee will be applied for credit card charges to cover payment processing fees.
Tuition Agreemeent*
I have read the above information and understand Leadership Buckhead's tuition requirements. I agree to fulfill my obligations to pay as above detailed, should I be selected.*
Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance is considered on a case-by-case basis. We offer two forms of financial assistance: Payment Plans and Partial Scholarships.
Would you like to request financial assistance?*
Tuition Payment Plan Agreement*
You may request that your tuition payments be split into three installments:

1st installment of $500 due by August 2 (required to hold spot)
2nd installment of $750 due by August 23
3rd and final installment of $750 due by September 4

A limited number of need-based partial scholarships may be available. Scholarship requests remain confidential and are not considered in the selection process.

I have read the above information and understand Leadership Buckhead's tuition payment plan policy. I agree to these terms should I be selected.
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Carolyn Bregman, JD, Emory University, Development and Alumni Relations

The Leadership Buckhead program provides thoughtful, structured opportunities to stretch your thinking, your capabilities and your definition of “success”. As a bonus, you will build new friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime.

Laura Weiss, Dolce, Dolce

The Leadership Buckhead program was an amazing experience and a true year of self-reflection. I took the time to sit quietly and reflect, which we often do not make the time for. I met some amazing people that are now some of my closest friends. It is hard to explain the experience to others, but it is something I am so glad I had the opportunity to participate in.

Stewart Sadler, Cornerstone Mortgage Group

My experience with Leadership Buckhead was invaluable because it forced me to step away from my work and day to day personal life and take some time to reflect on what is really important to me. I have tried to do this several times through other programs but was not successful because I kept getting pulled back into work or other things and did not take the time needed to do this. Leadership Buckhead helped because they offered a structured program that made me take the time. Also, the relationships I built during this process always had me looking forward to our next meeting so I could see all my classmates again. I would highly recommend this to anyone at any point in their life or career. I felt like this program helped me in all areas.

Benjamin Sessions, Sustainable Business Development Group

Leadership Buckhead was an experience that I will never forget. I was able to develop a deep personal relationship with my class and an even deeper relationship with my community. The program teaches life skills that can be hard to find in our everyday life. During the program, I was able to reflect on my ethics & values, my legacy, and my community. I believe that Leadership Buckhead is helping to foster the next generation of leaders that will continue make Atlanta a fantastic place to live, work, or play.

Neil D. Falis, Towers Watson

The Leadership program caused me to examine my life from many different perspectives – my priorities, my strengths and weaknesses, and what I wanted to accomplish in life. In turn, those reflections, in part, caused me to make significant changes in my personal and professional life shortly after completing the program. I also made great friends through the program, with whom I continue to keep in contact. And our group had great fun along the way.