LEADERSHIP ST. JOSEPH

United Way Leadership St. Joseph

Building the skills of individuals to be effective leaders in the community since 1982

About:

United Way Leadership St. Joseph is an annual, year-long leadership development program for adults who live or work in the St. Joseph area. This program creates a network of trained individuals who are willing to engage in leadership and community courses while cultivating unique skills and an enhanced knowledge of this community's opportunities, realities, and challenges.

The year-long program meets during business hours on the second Thursday of each month except for the two-day opening retreat on January 8-9. Tuition for each participant is $1,850. During the year, topics covered include education, health, business, art, social services, and community history. 

Class size is limited. For full consideration, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2025, in the United Way office. 

 

Click here to download the 2026 Application

Alumni List 

Volunteer:

Leadership St. Joseph is made possible by the work of a volunteer steering committee. The committee works with the Leadership St. Joseph Director to make the program as successful as it can be to create a lasting impact on the participants and on our community.

 

Leadership St. Joseph Class of 2025 Graduation & Alumni Social

Join us in celebrating the Leadership St. Joseph Class of 2025 at our annual Graduation & Alumni Social. This special event brings together class members, their families, sponsors, supporters, and Leadership St. Joseph alumni to honor the accomplishments of the 2025 cohort and honor this year’s Distinguished Leader Award recipient.

Thursday, December 11
4 p.m. - Social | 4:30 p.m. Graduation & Award Presentation
Historic Green Acres Ballroom | 3500 North Village Drive

All friends of United Way and the Leadership St. Joseph program are welcome to attend.

 

Leadership St. Joseph Invitation

 

For more information, contact Jean Brown, Director of Leadership St. Joseph at  816.364.2381

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