Overview
Leadership New Albany is a community leadership development program offered by the New Albany Chamber of Commerce for both emerging and established leaders. This eight-month program (January-August) takes participants on a journey to deepen their knowledge of New Albany’s past and present while gaining a better understanding of the city's business, economic, civic and government landscape. In addition to community exploration, the program includes a strong leadership development component designed to help participants grow both personally and professionally. Local leaders share their expertise through presentations, interactive sessions, panel discussions and behind-the-scenes tours.
Criteria
Leadership New Albany is designed for leaders who want to become more engaged in the community while growing personally and professionally through collaboration and relationship building. The ideal candidate is typically a mid- to senior-level professional with demonstrated career achievement and community involvement who is committed to investing time and energy required to fully participate in the experience.
Commitment
Participants should be prepared to fully engage in the program through consistent attendance and active participation. Because the experience depends on the involvement of the entire class, participants and their employers must commit the necessary time to attend the monthly full-day sessions. To graduate, participants may not miss more than one session.
Participation in the program also requires a non-refundable tuition of $1,600, due upon acceptance. Continued enrollment is contingent upon the participant's employer maintaining Chamber membership in good standing and the participant's continued employment with that member.
Sample Curriculum
Community Master Planning
Local Government
Business & Economic Development
Service
Health & Wellness
Education
History, Arts & Culture
Leadership Development
Application Process
The application period for the Leadership New Albany Class of 2026 has closed. Applications for the Class of 2027 will open in October 2026. Space is limited, and participants are selected through a competitive application process.
Questions
Contact Carolyn Heringer or call (614) 855-4400.
Leadership New Albany Class of 2026
Ethan Barnhardt
City of New Albany
Nick Eley
New Albany Company
Sarah Franklin
The OSU Wexner Medical Center
Rachel Haugk
Healthy New Albany
Joseph Holland
Elevate Outfitters
Jennifer Hunter
Connexxion Consulting LLC
Rebecca Kruse
OhioHealth
Ingrid Loch
Mount Carmel Health System
Chris McNeeley
Brixey & Meyer Inc.
Amanda Miller Bartlome
Meta
Jenna Murphy
The Raines Group
Trish O'Carroll Bowers
KDC/One
Brandon Riggins
Messer Construction Co.
Taru Saigal, MD
The OSU Wexner Medical Center
Jordan Smith
Danis
Kevin Sponaugle
Plain Township Fire Dept.
Adam Stypula
Park National Bank
Jeff Sydes
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Kristen Vaughan
Accel, Inc.
Romeo Vuticevski
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Tyler Washington
Jersey Mike's Subs New Albany
Sarah Welsh
City of New Albany
Police Department