Leading Edge Institute is a dynamic leadership program dedicated to working with college women across the state of Alabama. We bring these women together to develop their leadership skills, expose them to critical issues facing Alabama and, most importantly, inspire them to make a difference in our state. 

Thanks to the founding support from W. K. Kellogg Foundation and impressive ongoing statewide coporate and community support, Leading Edge has evolved from and an inspiring initiative in 1999 to an innovative educational program with over 240 alumni to date.

Leading Edge is changing the lives of young women across the state of Alabama and in return, these young women are leading the way to positive change throughout our state.

"Leading Edge inspired me to live and work in Alabama and give back to the place that had given me so much."  Kathryn Dietrich, Esq.  LEI Class I

Alabama Gives Day 2012
Changing the Face of Leadership

Support us on Alabama Gives Day February 2, 2012. We are campaigning to change the face of leadership in Alabama. To help us reach our goal of $25,000 you can adopt a doll and give a young woman a voice at the table of decision-making. Donation like yours will supply text and manuals, facilitate leadership training, or provide a grant for service-learning projects. Thank you for your commitment to empowering and educating young women to create social change!