Marshall County Leadership Challenge

05/26/2026

The Marshall County Leadership Challenge is proud to announce Andrea Carboni Oliver, as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Alumna Award.

Andrea serves as the Executive Director of The Foundation for Marshall Medical Centers, where she has led multiple fundraising initiatives since 2008, resulting in millions of dollars raised to enhance local healthcare throughout Marshall County. A summa cm laude graduate of Auburn University, Andrea became the first person in Marshall County to earn the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential in 2014.

Her commitment to leadership and service extends throughout the community. Andrea is a 2010 graduate and past Board Chair of the Marshall County Leadership Challenge, a graduate of the Alabama Leadership Initiative, a past Board Member and two-time Board Chair of the Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce, and Vice President of Development for The Whole Backstage Theatre. She also serves with the Snead State Community College Advisory Board and the Marshall County Auburn Club.

In addition to her professional and civic leadership, Andrea is deeply involved in children’s ministries at Guntersville Church of Christ and serves in various capacities within Guntersville City Schools’ Parent Teacher Organizations.

A lifelong resident of Guntersville, Andrea lives there with her husband, Michael, and their two daughters, Alice and Eleanor. In her free time, she enjoys reading and planning family travel adventures.

Andrea will be honored during the Marshall County Leadership Challenge Class of 2026 Graduation and Alumni Banquet on Thursday, June 4.

Tickets are available for purchase through May 29: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/A78KGV6Z9KPKJ?fbclid=IwY2xjawSCj1JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1ME9nbHF6dHZIeWowcU1jc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhrj-rJ0ux65sAEu2IK_w3M9Yy2C1Lb78l3YXBN4Zwv3clz0zI5WmVhpAHy-_aem_fUhU6DqkEtQjgnAOEPr_ww

05/18/2026

Join the 2026 Class of Marshall County Leadership Challenge as they unveil their class project!

Join us as we cut the ribbon at the Guntersville Foodland location on Friday, May 29 at 1 PM!💜

The Pantry of Hope is the Marshall County Leadership Challenge Class of 2026 community project dedicated to helping fight food insecurity in Marshall County by providing accessible food resources to local individuals and families in need.

We are proud to honor our beneficiaries, Caring Heart Outreach and Marshall County Christian Services, for the incredible work they do to serve those in need throughout our community.

Will we see you there?

05/05/2026

Dearest Alumni,

Join us as we celebrate the Marshall County Leadership Challenge Class of 2026 Graduation and Alumni Banquet.

Thursday, June 4, 2026
6:00 PM
Gunters Landing Clubhouse
Business attire

Reconnect, celebrate our newest graduates, and enjoy an evening with fellow alumni.

Purchase tickets by May 29:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/A78KGV6Z9KPKJ

Nominate a Distinguished Alum of the Year:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdddc56V4iQAVgIZY3apS6CbGO1R120jXxkDJYF2VBhgdmZdQ/viewform
Deadline for nominations: May 15, 2026

We look forward to celebrating with you!

04/20/2026

The Marshall County Leadership Challenge Board of Directors serves with purpose, commitment, and a genuine heart for this community.

During National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we honor each of you for the time you give, the leadership you provide, and the investment you make in developing others. Your willingness to serve does not go unnoticed, and the impact of your work reaches far beyond what can be measured.

Thank you for leading well and for giving so much of yourselves to this organization and to Marshall County!

03/31/2026

You know you're thinking about it! There’s still time to apply. MCLC applications close Thursday, April 2, at 4:30 PM. We’d love to see your application.

https://forms.gle/gombMjNDykL5gUKw5

03/20/2026

Have you applied yet??

Less than TWO WEEKS remain to apply for the 2026–2027 Marshall County Leadership Challenge class.

Join leaders from across Marshall County as they come together to learn, connect, and grow while strengthening the future of our community. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible experience!

Applications close at 4:30 PM on April 2, 2026.

Apply today via the link below:
https://forms.gle/toiyKW9HSJFPtFMA6

03/20/2026

Update: We’re disappointed to announce that this event has been canceled. We are so grateful for your support and hope to see you at a future event soon!
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Join us on April 2nd for a luncheon that will challenge, inspire, and maybe even make you laugh a little!

The Marshall County Leadership Challenge Alumni Leadership Luncheon is back, and this year we are excited to welcome nationally recognized speaker Jody Fuller.

With this year’s theme, Leading Culture through Personal Responsibility, Jody will explore how the choices we make every day shape the culture of our workplaces, organizations, and communities.

Jody Fuller is not your typical leadership speaker. A former U.S. Army Major with 24 years of service and three deployments to Iraq, he brings real-world leadership experience to the stage, paired with clean humor and powerful storytelling. As a TEDx speaker, John Maxwell Leadership Speaker, and featured comedian on Dry Bar Comedy, Jody has a way of connecting that sticks long after the event ends.

From overcoming a lifelong stutter to becoming a sought-after speaker nationwide, his message is simple and impactful: if they are laughing, they are listening.

This luncheon brings together MCLC alumni, community leaders, and professionals from across Marshall County for meaningful connections, leadership growth, and practical takeaways you can use immediately. You do not have to be an MCLC alumni member to attend; all are welcome.

Seats are limited, and this is one you will not want to miss.

Get your tickets today and be part of the conversation shaping leadership in our community.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marshall-county-leadership-challenge-alumni-leadership-luncheon-tickets-1985137993176?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=b4cc46da16f323520114b9b7ec969920c58823b3dc39441168e4ecd13c5d1c64e40a8cf7951c1bfddb76fec58414a8923cd2de8529c67cea0faf7b94bd08b543a36c32c159f9e379b4b03425e0b4

03/17/2026

Be part of the Class of 2027!

Hear from Andrea Oliver as she shares how Marshall County Leadership made an impact on her life and career. Andrea is the Director of the Foundation for Marshall Medical Centers and a graduate of both Marshall County Leadership Challenge and Marshall County Youth Leadership Programs.

Ready to grow your leadership and make a difference? Apply today at https://forms.gle/GiyEEHFG1moaDjQQ8

Deadline is April 2, 2026.

03/17/2026

Every year, the class identifies a need in Marshall County and turns it into action. See how this year’s class is making an impact.

Welcome to the Pantry of Hope page!

Pantry of Hope is a community initiative created through the Marshall County Leadership Challenge Class of 2026 with a mission to expand access to food donations and support local families facing food insecurity.

Through this project, permanent food donation boxes will be placed outside Foodland Grocery Store locations throughout Marshall County, making it easy for community members to give back while they shop. These boxes will provide a convenient way to donate nonperishable food items that will help support local families in need.

Pantry of Hope is built on the belief that small acts of generosity can make a big difference. By working together, we can create a reliable and accessible way to provide food for those who need it most in our community.

We look forward to sharing more about this project and highlighting how Marshall County is coming together to make an impact. 💜

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or making a donation, please contact [email protected] or donate directly by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=EWZ6UFUAYGGJW&Z3JncnB0=

03/13/2026

The countdown is on! Only two weeks remain to apply for the 2026–2027 Marshall County Leadership Challenge class.

Join leaders from across Marshall County as they come together to learn, connect, and grow while strengthening the future of our community. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible experience!

Applications close at 4:30 PM on April 2, 2026.

Apply today via the link below:
https://forms.gle/toiyKW9HSJFPtFMA6