ABOUT US

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One of the important ingredients in building a successful, thriving community is an investment in leadership. Cultivated, trained and motivated community leaders will shape and determine the future in our area. 

Leadership Brownsville, Inc., organized in 1985, is one of more than 500 leadership development programs throughout the country. It is an organization steeped in a rich history with a longstanding, strategic desire to impact our community in a lasting and significant way.

Leadership Brownsville provides potential leaders the knowledge to effectively participate in community affairs, to learn the history and demography of our community, to understand its financial and political difficulties and promises, and to become a part of the solution rather than a part of the problem.

To foster leadership development by educating community members about the different sectors of Brownsville, exposing them to the challenges and opportunities, and empowering them to make a positive impact. 

To promote leadership values and be the catalyst that propels community members to be informed, become engaged, and drive positive change. 

Leadership Brownsville is funded both by a class fee of $750 per enrolled participant and by contributions from the community. Members of the Leadership Brownsville Board of Directors, comprised of past alumni and at-large community members, coordinate the program each year.

Leadership Brownsville is a non-profit, non-political organization dedicated to developing and empowering community leaders through education, collaboration, and civic engagement.

 Leadership Brownsville does not engage in operational audits, service reviews, or policy evaluations of any community partners, agencies, or individuals. Additionally, no member, graduate, or participant of Leadership Brownsville is authorized to represent the organization for the purpose of gaining access to internal operations, conducting reviews, or requesting special privileges from any entity.

Any representation to the contrary is unauthorized and does not reflect the mission, role, or practices of Leadership Brownsville.

As a strictly non-partisan and non-political organization, we remain firmly committed to fostering leadership, civic responsibility, and community collaboration while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.