Leadership ABQ
Leadership Albuquerque develops knowledgeable and engaged civic leaders. In its 45th year, the program prepares professionals at all levels and from a variety of industries to expand their influence in their organizations and in our community. Throughout this 10-month course, each cohort of approximately 40 students gains a deep understanding of issues that impact the economic growth and quality of life in our city and state. They enjoy interactions with high-level community leaders, government officials, and industry experts and gain insight into the most important challenges we face.
Leadership ABQ is a 10-month program, running from September through June.
The program begins with an introduction to Leadership ABQ and becoming acquainted with the Greater ABQ Chamber of Commerce. Afterward, the class gathers monthly for curriculum days on various topics including, Public Safety, Education, Economic Development and Diversification, and Downtown Transformation. Throughout the program year, Leadership ABQ participants are assured the following benefits:
- ACCESS to top influencers and decision makers in our city and state
- Interesting and exciting EXPERIENCES
- KNOWLEDGE about the critical issues impacting economic growth and our quality of life
- Meaningful CONNECTIONS with other business and civic leaders in Albuquerque
- Opportunities for introspection and LEADERSHIP growth
Application guidelines for Leadership ABQ.
To join Leadership Albuquerque, please download the application below and submit it to the Chamber by August 16, 2024. Instruction begins in September and culminates with a one-day professional leadership retreat and graduation in June 2025. Participants will need to dedicate roughly one full day per month to the program. Tuition is $2,925 per person for companies or organization that are investors/members of the Chamber and $3,925 per person for non-Chamber investors. Tuition includes meals, networking events, some transportation, instructors, and graduation. Limited scholarship funds are available for officers at nonprofit organizations. For more information, please review the application at the link closely.
CLASS OF 2023-2024
Each Leadership ABQ class is comprised of a rich variety of dynamic participants, and their sponsoring company or organization.
Heather Abeyta
Kirtland Air Force Base
Holly Armstrong
Rodey Law Firm
David Buchanan
U.S. Bank
Jason Christensen
Wagner Equipment
Susan De Los Santos
UNM Health Sciences Center
Deena Duran
UNM Health Sciences Center
Josh Glass
French Funerals & Cremations
Mercy Herrera
Excellent Schools New Mexico
Erin Johnson-Kruft
Central New Mexico Community College
Denise L'Esperance
Bank of Albuquerque
Anthony Lujan
New Mexico Gas Company
Kristin McLoughlin
PNM
Heather Mock
Sandia Preparatory School
Amanda Ortiz
UNM Health Sciences Center
Andrea Sanchez
PNM
Nathan Varley
Western Sky Community Care
Anthony Alexander
Wagner Equipment
Muskaan Behl
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of New Mexico
Kristen Carey
New Mexico Mutual
Joyce Copeland
Sandia National Laboratories
Shana Dempsey
BlueHalo
Benton Dwight
SYNCRONYS
Lisa Goodman
United Supermarkets
Michael Hoffman
Lovelace Health System
Jacqueline Kakos
UNM Health Sciences Center
Janet Leung
UNM Hospitals
Eric Martinez
Accenture
Laurel Meister Schmuck
The Grant Plant
Mary Montano
ABB
Robert Romero
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Amanda Talley
Boys and Girls Club of Central New Mexico
Racheal Angel
Western Sky Community Care
Rebecca Brock
Sandia National Laboratories
Dominica Chavez
NewMexicoKidsCAN
Brian Cosbey
Bohannan Huston
Taylor Duffney
Briones Business Law
Alex Elborn
Sutin, Thayer & Browne
Khia Griffis
Albuquerque Community Foundation
Shannon Jackson
PNM
Jessica Lawlis
Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
Angela Lopez
Public Charter Schools of New Mexico
Sebastian Martinez
Central New Mexico Community College
Maggie Merrigan
Hartman + Majewski Design Group
Jason Okumura
Kirtland Air Force Base
Eugene Saavedra
Albuquerque Public Schools
Chris Taylor
Chalmers Ford
Join Next Year's Class
To learn more about Leadership ABQ and determine if the program is right for you, contact Lora Lee Ortiz via email at [email protected] or by phone at 505-453-5663 by phone. Ready to apply?
“Leadership Albuquerque pulls no punches. You will learn the good, bad, and ugly about issues impacting your family, your employer, and your community.
You will leave the program more informed, more passionate, and better prepared for the next step on your leadership journey.”
– Michael Hoffman, Lovelace Health System
“I really enjoyed participating in Leadership Albuquerque, especially since I moved here fairly recently. It gave me the opportunity to understand both the strengths and challenges that our community faces and motivated me to learn even more about how I can serve both my institution and the larger community.”
– Heather Mock, Sandia Preparatory School