Leadership Franklin County

08/21/2026

LFC Class of 2027 had their first session yesterday. A heartfelt thank you to Franklin County Learning Center, Mercy Hospital Ozark, ATU-Campus Cardiac Sonography, and Arkansas Colleges of Health Education for providing such a comprehensive and meaningful session.
Your dedication to education, healthcare, and community impact is truly appreciated. Opportunities like this help strengthen our understanding, build meaningful connections, and inspire continued leadership in health and human services.

Thank you for investing in our learning and in the people we serve.

08/14/2026

LFC kicked off the year with a New Class reception to welcome the Class of 2027.
A special thank you to Dr. Tina Smith for joining us as our guest speaker and sharing her insights with our new cohort.
We also appreciate our LFC Board of Advisors who were in attendance- Mayor Veronica Post, Mr. Frank Hugg, and Mr. Zane Vanderpool- for sharing your valuable words of wisdom and encouragement with the class.
We’re excited for the year and all that this class will learn and contribute to our community.

08/14/2026

Introducing our new cohort of Leadership Franklin County, Class of 2027!
Help us congratulate this outstanding group as they begin their leadership journey! We’re excited to see the connections they make, the skills they develop, and the impact they will have throughout Franklin County.
Join us in welcoming and congratulating the Class of 2027 by liking, sharing, and helping us celebrate them! 👏

06/30/2026

Applications are due July 15!
Apply here:https://www.atu.edu/ozark/lfc/docs/Revised%20Application%20LFC.pdf

06/18/2026

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06/10/2026

Leadership Franklin County is proud to share a recent success story from graduate Pamela Gray.
Pamela has been employed with Franklin County Learning Center since 2001, where she began her career working in the nursery. Through dedication, leadership, and a passion for early childhood education, she has advanced to become the Director of the Center. Pamela credits her experience with Leadership Franklin County (LFC) as an important part of her professional growth, noting that the program helped her strengthen her leadership skills, build community connections, and gain confidence in her role.
Leadership Franklin County will be starting a new class this August.
Apply now to be part of the next cohort: Click here for the application:https://www.atu.edu/ozark/lfc/docs/Revised%20Application%20LFC.pdf

If you share Pamela’s commitment to serving Franklin County and want to grow as a leader in your community, this is a great opportunity to get started.

05/28/2026

Leadership Franklin County celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 on May 19th. Congratulations to this outstanding group of graduates for their dedication to becoming active leaders in our community. We applaud each participant for their commitment to personal growth, community involvement, and giving back to Franklin County.

This year’s class earned a Crucial Conversations certificate through a partnership with McClure Professional Services and completed a meaningful service project at Ozark Nursing Home and Rehab and Greenhurst Nursing Home. Class members planted flowers and spent time playing bingo with residents, creating a memorable experience for everyone involved. It was a special day filled with connection, kindness, and lasting memories for both the residents and Leadership Franklin County participants.

The Outstanding Class Member award was presented to Rosemary Hall. Nominated by her classmates, Rosemary was recognized for consistently bringing a positive attitude, strong attendance, and a willingness to help in any way possible. Amanda Jennings was also recognized for her leadership in organizing the class service project and was selected by her classmates to speak during the graduation ceremony.

Nominations and applications are now being accepted for the 2026–2027 Leadership Franklin County class, which will begin in August. Applications will be accepted through July 15th.
Please contact the director, Erin Brickley at [email protected] or visit https://www.atu.edu/ozark/lfc/
to learn more.

05/01/2026

Eleven members of the Leadership Franklin County program completed their 2025–26 service project by visiting Ozark Nursing and Rehab and Greenhurst Nursing Center in Franklin County!

They refreshed outdoor flower beds, played bingo with residents and provided prizes during their project day on Friday, April 24.

Eleven members of the Leadership Franklin County program completed their 2025–26 service project by visiting Ozark Nursing and Rehab and Greenhurst Nursing Center in Franklin County. They refreshed outdoor flower beds, played bingo with residents and provided prizes during their project day on Fri...

04/17/2026

04/17/2026

LFC visited the state treasury office and got a glimpse of what it’s like to be rich…even if it was only for 15 seconds. 😃
A fun and memorable experience learning more about how our states finances are managed!