Leadership Houston

Congratulations, Class XLIV!

Leadership Houston Class XLIV has officially completed the Signature Program, and we could not be more proud of our class.

This year, they did more than learn about Houston. They poured back into it through their class project, the Columbia Tap Trail Enhancement.

Rooted in the spirit of “Clean it. Green it.”, their project honors the history of the trail while helping create a more welcoming space for the community.

Class XLIV, thank you for showing what it means to lead with care, service, and legacy.

Welcome to the Leadership Houston alumni network!

☕ You’re invited!

Join us for our May Community Coffee hosted by Houston Community Land Trust and Dr. Ashley Allen, Leadership Houston Class XLI.

Come enjoy coffee, conversation, and community as we connect with neighbors, leaders, and friends from across Houston.

📅 May 22, 2026
⏰ 8 AM – 10 AM
📍 2535 N. MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77004
🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4qrl80I

Bring a friend, make a new connection, and start your morning with us. We’d love to see you there!

☕ Alumni Community Coffee is coming to a new kind of space this May!

This month, we’re doing things a little differently. Instead of meeting at a coffee shop, one of our very own alumni is opening the doors to her new workspace and inviting fellow alumni to gather, connect, and start the day together.

Join us on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 8:00–10:00 AM at Houston Community Land Trust, hosted by Dr. Ashley Allen, Class XLI.

This is more than coffee. It’s a chance to reconnect with fellow Leadership Houston alumni, support an alumna in her new space, and help us imagine what alumni engagement can look like in the year ahead.

Whether you’ve been highly involved or haven’t connected in a while, this is a great place to start.

Come by to:

✨ Meet and reconnect with other alumni
✨ Support an alumna in her new workspace
✨ Learn about 2026–2027 volunteer opportunities
✨ Share how you’d like to stay connected
✨ Explore the idea of hosting a future alumni gathering at your workplace, business, or community space

We’d love to see more alumni-led moments like this — casual, meaningful, and rooted in connection.

☕ RSVP for Community Coffee here:
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🙌 Interested in volunteering for 2026–2027? Sign up here:
https://cgonza.wufoo.com/forms/q15tjr320kd00c3/

What a meaningful day for Leadership Houston Class XLIV.

Today’s Creative Economy Learning Session was a powerful reminder that leadership is built through relationships, service, listening, and collaboration.

On behalf of Class XLIV, thank you to Leadership Houston for creating spaces where leaders across sectors can learn, connect, and better understand the people and organizations helping move Houston forward.

We are grateful to the planning committee, nonprofit partners, donors, sponsors, speakers, hosts, and community leaders who helped make today so thoughtful and impactful. Experiences like this take real work, care, generosity, and coordination behind the scenes.

A special thank you to our venue in-kind sponsors: Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, The Ensemble Theatre, and METRORail.

We are also grateful to our food in-kind donors: Montrose Cheese & Wine, Goodnight Hospitality, and Honeychild’s.

Special appreciation to Albert Lyne, Board Member, Class XLI, as well as Sean Cowan, Class XLIII, and Kathleen Morgan for their support.

Class XLIV is grateful for the opportunity to continue learning, building relationships, and exploring how we can each contribute to Houston’s future.

We started the day with a grateful heart.
Leadership Houston's Class XLIV has endeavored one of the most meaningful parts of their own personal leadership journeys, and it is always special to connect with people who care deeply about this city and its future.

We are extending a huge thank you to the planning committee (Macy Bodenhamer, Class XXVII; Sean Cowan, Class XLIII; Dan Joyce, Class XLIII; Holli Clements, Class XLIII), nonprofit partners, donors, sponsors, and community leaders who help make these moments possible. So much thoughtful work happens behind the scenes to create spaces where leaders can learn, connect, and grow.

Houston is stronger because of people and organizations willing to invest in civic leadership, collaboration, and service. Looking forward to the rest of a powerful day of learning and connection!