Building Community Leaders in Kokomo since 1982.

Learn more about Leadership Kokomo.

About Us

Since 1982, Leadership Kokomo has been shaping tomorrow’s leaders today. The Leadership Kokomo program brings together a diverse group of existing and emerging community leaders and empowers them to become resourceful stewards of the community through four pillars: 1) community education, 2) core leadership development, 3) monthly supplemental professional development seminars, and 4) civic engagement through nonprofit organization engagement or board service. The nine-month leadership development program is run through Ivy Tech Community College in partnership with the City of Kokomo, Kokomo Thriving Center Indiana Wesleyan University, and the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance/Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce.

Advisory Council

  • Sherry Rahl, Urban Outreach

  • Wes Reed, City of Kokomo

  • Allison Lyons, Engaging Minds Autism Services

  • Amy McCloud, Ivy Tech Community College

  • Ethan Heicher, Ivy Tech Community College

  • Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance

Goals of Leadership Kokomo

Recruitment: The LK program will identify and attract participation from people of diverse backgrounds and roles who are committed to the mission of Leadership Kokomo.

Participation: The LK program is designed to be educational, motivational and rewarding for the participants.

Expectations: Leadership Kokomo graduates will exhibit a personal lifelong commitment to share knowledge and abilities for the common good of the community.

Objectives of the Program

  • Develop Leadership Skills

  • Community Awareness

  • Team Building

  • Creating Stewardship Opportunities

  • Fostering Community Vision