Engaging leaders today for a stronger community tomorrow

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Leadership McKinney Class of 2025.

The objective of Leadership McKinney is to provide McKinney with a diverse group of individuals, representing all sectors of our community, who are committed to assuming a greater responsibility for the future of our city as a community trustee.  Community Trusteeship are Leaders committing themselves to making their community a better place for all.

This challenging educational experience is designed to:

•    Develop your awareness of the McKinney community

•    Provide you with individual leadership training

•    Enhance networking for positive accomplishments throughout the community

•    Instill the practice of volunteer service in each participant

Participants will actively engage in a wide variety of topics which may challenge their current thinking, beliefs, or both. Active participation will result in becoming more informed, more connected, and more engaged in our community.

Candidate Eligibility for Acceptance into the Program:

•    Must live and / or work in McKinney or its incorporated extraterritorial jurisdiction.

•    Cannot be an elected official or running for office at the time of the application process.

•    Must be willing and able to commit the time necessary to complete the program.

Mandatory time commitments are outlined in the application.

The application fee is due at time of application completion but no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The selection committee will review applications as received and will begin candidate phone and/or in person interviews. After a formal selection process, applicants will be notified in June of acceptance into the program.

If you have questions about the program, the attendance requirements, or the application, please contact me at the Chamber: bdelk@mckinneychamber.com or 972.542.0163.