Leadership Savannah

Leadership Savannah The official Leadership Savannah page. Administered by the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce.

Leadership Savannah seeks to inspire individual leadership growth by providing the learning experiences that lead to a better understanding of our community and preparation for meeting the challenges of the present and future.

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Cori Palmer. Cori graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bach...
10/23/2025

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Cori Palmer.

Cori graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders and from University of Louisville with a Doctorate in Audiology. Cori is a co-owner of Expert Hearing. She has over 18 years of experience in Audiology and is an active member of the American Academy of Audiology. In addition, she holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Dr. Palmer and her husband have 2 boys. In her spare time, she enjoys running and training for marathons and volunteering in the community.

We are so happy to have her with us this year!

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Zachary Ott.  Zachary serves as the Existing Industry Project Manager ...
10/19/2025

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Zachary Ott.

Zachary serves as the Existing Industry Project Manager at the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), focusing on strengthening Savannah's business landscape through collaboration with local industries in order to drive economic prosperity. Prior to SEDA, Zachary led partnerships at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), working with companies like Deloitte and Google. A graduate of Hiram College and Arkansas State University, Zach is privileged to be a member of the Leadership Savannah class of 2025 and is greatly looking forward to the experience. Zach is a proud husband to a third-grade teacher and father to two children.

We are so happy to have him with us this year!

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Robby Newsome.  Robby is an AOG (Aircraft On Ground) Expediter at Gulf...
10/16/2025

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Robby Newsome.

Robby is an AOG (Aircraft On Ground) Expediter at Gulfstream Aerospace. He brings 20 years of experience in logistics, sales, and customer service to an enterprise-wide team dedicated to predicting, preventing, and resolving maintenance or logistics issues that would prevent an aircraft from making its next flight. He founded 9twelve Entertainment, a recording studio and event production company, and co-founded Scholastic Minds Academy, an early learning academy focused on promoting educational excellence in a nurturing environment. A native of Savannah, Robby contributes to his community as an Unforgettable Dream Fund board member, supporting underprivileged youth through mentorship and scholarships.

We are so happy to have him with us this year!

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Darrell Naylor-Johnson. Darrell’s professional experience in higher ed...
10/12/2025

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Darrell Naylor-Johnson.

Darrell’s professional experience in higher education spans more than three decades and ranges from fine arts and humanities instruction to providing strategic leadership across numerous administrative areas. An active community contributor for over 3 decades, he currently serves on the boards of Visit Savannah and the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, the Vestry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and numerous other organizations. Leadership Savannah is the perfect opportunity to learn more about Savannah, meet a wide cross section of local leaders and to introduce members of the leadership class to SCAD.

We are so happy to have him with us this year!

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Sharonda Murrell. Sharonda is a native of coastal Wilmington, NC.  She...
10/09/2025

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Sharonda Murrell.

Sharonda is a native of coastal Wilmington, NC. She relocated with her family from metro Atlanta to Savannah in October 2021 to serve the students, families, and communities in Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS), over 36,000 students and 5600 employees. As evidenced by results-driven, value-added, remarkable leadership, she was quickly promoted to assume various roles serving as Associate Superintendent, Secondary Schools, School Support Officer, Senior Officer, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Development and Director of School Improvement. As a member of the Superintendent’s Extended Cabinet, Sharonda provides exemplary leadership, support, coaching, guidance and supervision to secondary school principals and district leaders, coupled with leading various programs, initiatives, and managing an approximately 1-million-dollar federal literacy grant in support of successful student outcomes. She continues to lead the school district cross-departmental leadership team to achieve Cognia® System Accreditation, which exemplifies high quality education recognized globally. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Raymond, and daughter, Shayla, family, friends, coastal living, traveling abroad, reading, and attending live concerts, theatrical performances, cultural art shows, and exhibits. Sharonda is appreciative of the opportunity to enhance her leadership toolbox, learn and grow alongside other thought leaders in the Leadership Savannah Program.

We are so happy to have her with us this year!

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Miles McGinty. As a Savannah native, Miles is excited to participate i...
10/05/2025

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Miles McGinty.

As a Savannah native, Miles is excited to participate in the Leadership Savannah program. He looks forward to deepening his knowledge of our city and refining his leadership skills to better serve his clients and the community.

We are so happy to have him with us this year!

Meet our featured Leadership Class Member, Patrick McCarthy. Patrick is the owner and operator of Riverside Electric, a ...
10/01/2025

Meet our featured Leadership Class Member, Patrick McCarthy.

Patrick is the owner and operator of Riverside Electric, a trusted electrical services company serving the Savannah, Georgia area. Being a college baseball player at LaGrange College, Patrick has carried many leadership skills into his business and community. He is looking forward to expanding his leadership skillset through Leadership Savannah.

We are so happy to have him with us this year!

Meet our featured Leadership Savannah Class Member, Emily McCarthy. Emily McCarthy is a women’s clothing designer well k...
09/28/2025

Meet our featured Leadership Savannah Class Member, Emily McCarthy.

Emily McCarthy is a women’s clothing designer well known for her bold aesthetic. Her brand expands past Savannah, Georgia through an e-commerce platform and a wholesale division of over 400 retailers. She is excited to grow her leadership skills and represent Leadership Savannah within her business and community.

We are so glad to have her with us this year!

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Dr. Gwendolyn Martin. Dr. Gwen is a licensed professional counselor, e...
09/24/2025

Meet Leadership Savannah's featured Class Member, Dr. Gwendolyn Martin.

Dr. Gwen is a licensed professional counselor, education and mental health consultant, author, former special education teacher, school counselor, and professor with almost 20 years of service with the Department of Defense Schools (DODEA). She is the CEO of Dr. Gwen's Counselor Café LLC, providing professional development training, products, and consultation to government agencies, schools, and nonprofits. These services mitigate compassion fatigue and burnout, reduce stress, and promote better work-life balance. In essence, she helps the helpers. Additionally, she is the CEO of Coastal Crossroads Counseling Solutions LLC, where she offers children and adults in-person and teletherapy mental health services.

We are so happy to have her with us this year!

09/24/2025

The final event of the Leadership Savannah Graduate Series is here!

Join us Wednesday, October 8, as we explore the Economic Impact of Film in Savannah. This exclusive event includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the SCAD Backlot and a panel discussion with Rep. Ron Stephens, Andra Reeve-Rabb, and John Frace.

Space is limited to 45 people, so secure your spot now!

Date: Wednesday, October 8
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Gutstein Museum
https://uk.eventsforce.net/savannah/188/register

09/19/2025

Last night’s Note to Self program was one of those rare evenings that reminds us why we gather.

Guided by Dr. Joe Buck and featuring the wisdom and honesty of Gabrielle Nelson, Pastor Charles Roberson, and Susan Hancock, the conversation was intimate, raw, and beautifully authentic.
Note to Self left us grounded, grateful, and more connected than ever. 💙. Thank you to everyone who participated and joined us!

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101 E Bay St
Savannah, GA
31401

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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Friday 9am - 5pm
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