Emerge | Discover the professional and community leader inside you.

As an emerging leader, you know you have something to contribute: a point of view and passion for the community. You want to make an impact in the issues you care about—but how and where do you start? The Emerge program will help you identify and enhance your leadership skills.

What is Emerge?

• A diverse community of aspiring leaders and young professionals in the Greater Austin-area, representing a wide array of race and ethnicities, industries, locations, and viewpoints.
• A forum for individual learning, guided by experienced practitioners, designed for self-discovery, and enriched through interactive dialogue.
• A lab for leadership development where skills are taught, trained, and put into practice through class discussions, team activities, and community involvement.
• An entry point into an invaluable network – as an Emerge graduate, you will gain access to a robust community of over 3,000 Leadership Austin alumni.

Who should apply?

• Rising leaders in their profession and community who are eager to grow.
• Dedicated volunteers for non-profit organizations and civic activities.
• Community-minded residents who aspire to decision-making roles in organizations.

Take the time to commit to learning more about your personal leadership style for greater success.

From Our Alumni