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Green County Leaders GCL allows individuals to practice leadership skills, deepen their understanding of community issues and prepare for leadership roles.

Green County Leaders is an educational program where individuals practice leadership skills, deepen their understanding of community issues and prepare for leadership roles, thereby creating a network of active and visionary individuals who leverage their experience and expertise to benefit their community and local community-based organizations. The program begins with an orientation at the end of August and continues one day per month, September through May. Program days are dedicated to both personal leadership development and community orientation, led by a variety of trainers, facilitators, and community leaders. Additionally, there are activities required outside of program days that provide outlets to use and refine skills, concepts, and tools introduced in sessions, and readings which are integral program components. Through interactive community orientation, personal leadership development training, outside activities, and a hands-on team project, GCL provides participants with in increased capacity to contribute as effective leaders and a great knowledge of the area in which they live and/or work. GCL is made possible by a partnership between Green County UW-Extension and Green County Development Corporation (GCC) with strong support from community organizations and businesses . GCL does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed or religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, veterans' status, arrest or non-program related conviction record or qualified disability.

Help to support Family Promise of Green County at their upcoming event on Sunday, October 4th!
09/24/2026

Help to support Family Promise of Green County at their upcoming event on Sunday, October 4th!

Green County Leaders met in-person for the first session of the 2026-27 program year! Hosted by New Glarus Home, the cla...
09/16/2026

Green County Leaders met in-person for the first session of the 2026-27 program year!

Hosted by New Glarus Home, the class participated in a wide variety of activities, including the Real Colors assessment, a session on Strengths Based Leadership, teambuilding activities, and more.

We're already gearing up for another September session at the end of the month - stay tuned for more!

Just under one week to get any community project proposals submitted! Find the proposal form on the Green County Leaders...
09/10/2026

Just under one week to get any community project proposals submitted! Find the proposal form on the Green County Leaders website, at: green.extension.wisc.edu/community-development/green-county-leaders/community-projects/

Community projects are a huge part of the Green County Leaders program every year. Participants spend time working together with community members to strategize and execute various projects that are designed with the community in mind. We need your help to figure out what important, local work you'd like to see happen this year!

Green County Leaders is proud to announce the list of class participants for the 2026-2027 program year. We can't wait t...
07/30/2026

Green County Leaders is proud to announce the list of class participants for the 2026-2027 program year. We can't wait to see what you accomplish in this program - here's to another year of growth in leadership and our community!

Alex Emerson, Colony Brands, Inc.
Alex Rea-Kodatt, Green County Humane Society
Amy Hanson, Colony Brands, Inc.
Carlita Eberle, Kuhn North America
Cerry Watson, Monroe Truck Equipment
Chip Matzke, Colony Brands, Inc.
Dan Lewig, Resurrection Lutheran Church
Derek Jones, Precision Drive & Control
Ellie Lombardo, Green County Public Health
Jen Chapman, SSM Health
Julia Frontiera, Precision Drive & Control
Karin Monzón Krimmer, Literacy Council of Green County
Kelli Hall, SSM Health
Kendra Paulson, Precision Drive & Control
Kurt Bredeson, Badger State Cold Storage
Leah Schiltz, Colony Brands - IMS
Lindsey Pfeifer, Mid-States Concrete Industries
Maggie Dabson, Blackhawk Technical College
Mei Mei Keohane, Southwest Regional Planning Commission
Melissa Phillips, UW Hospitals and Clinic
Melissa Vetterli, Precision Biolabs
Michelle Prien, The Bank of New Glarus
Nicole Timm, SSM Health
Rachel Meier, SSM Health
Sabina Gonzalez, Family Services of Southern WI & Northern IL
Sam Rikers, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Sara Conover, Colony Brands, Inc
Scott Ohms, Precision Drive & Control
Steve Donovan, Self-employed
Tammy Hartwig, Woodford State Bank
Taylor Pickett, SSM Health
Terren Spencer, Monroe Truck Equipment
Tracy Meier, Colony Brands, Inc
Travis Wolf, Kuhn North America
Trent Henning, Green County Family YMCA
Wendy Currie, Family Promise Green County

What are the benefits and takeaways from Green County Leaders? Our alumni say it best:"I learned a lot about the communi...
07/01/2026

What are the benefits and takeaways from Green County Leaders? Our alumni say it best:
"I learned a lot about the community and what it has to offer. It [Green County Leaders] taught me the kind of legacy I want to leave behind, also how to become a better leader. It showed me different ways to get involved and what Green County has to offer." - GCL Alum, GCL Class of 2025-2026

What are past participants saying about Green County Leaders? "Green County Leaders has given me the confidence to be mo...
06/26/2026

What are past participants saying about Green County Leaders?

"Green County Leaders has given me the confidence to be more intentional with my leadership skills and what I can do for my community to be more involved." - CaSandra Smith, Colony Brands & GCL Class of 2025-2026

Green County Leaders is now accepting community project proposals! Does your organization or group have a need or issue ...
06/18/2026

Green County Leaders is now accepting community project proposals! Does your organization or group have a need or issue that may benefit from the time, talents, and expertise of a Green County Leaders project team? Submit a proposal today!

Proposal forms and more information are available on the Green County Leaders website at: https://green.extension.wisc.edu/community-development/green-county-leaders/community-projects/

Deadline: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Did you know... Green County Leaders offers tuition assistance scholarships - these are designed to help keep the progra...
06/11/2026

Did you know... Green County Leaders offers tuition assistance scholarships - these are designed to help keep the program accessible for all.

If you have questions about scholarships or the cost of the program, please reach out to Victoria Solomon.

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