Leadership Southeast Georgia, a professional development and leadership program held in 10 coastal counties, has chosen 31 business, professional and civic leaders to take part in its Class of 2023. These individuals, chosen for their dedication to improving our region through effective and inclusive leadership, represent a diverse set of backgrounds, skills and personalities across the Southeast Georgia region of Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven counties.
The leadership development program runs from February to June 2023 and includes twoor three-day sessions, beginning in the Glynn/ Camden County location and concluding after the Chatham County session. Class members are set on a course of ongoing personal and professional growth, building connections, and strengthening collaboration skills that empower leaders to elevate the Southeast Georgia region.
Those selected to participate in the Class of 2023 include:
• DeLisa Clift, owner, Global Business Development Strategist, Long County
• Chriscilia Cox, founder and CEO, SUMA Consulting, Long County
• Christopher Fletcher, director of Public Affairs, U.S. Army Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Liberty County
• Karl Riles, District 5 Council member, City of Hinesville, Liberty County
• Leigh Smiley, owner/ broker, Coldwell Banker Southern Coast, Liberty County LSEGA 2023 program sponsors include Evans General Contractors, Georgia Power, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, Georgia Southern University, M.E. Sack Engineering, Gulfstream, HARCO Construction, The Sack Company, Sterling Seacrest Partners, Thomas & Hutton, International Paper, Hunter Maclean, Colony Bank, Hussey Gay Bell, Comcast, Savannah Economic Development Authority, Visit Savannah, Chickfil- A Hinesville, and Southeastern Bank.
To learn more about the LSEGA Program, visit: https://www.lsega.com/
About Leadership Southeast Georgia
Leadership Southeast Georgia is a five-month, region-wide program designed to equip, empower and connect community leaders to most effectively advance positive growth and improve the quality of life in the southeast Georgia region. The executive board and program participants represent a variety of industries across Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven counties. From February through June, the class spends two to three days a month traveling to surrounding counties exploring regional issues such as healthcare, education, natural resources, economic development and transportation.
For more information, visit lsega.com.