Greetings Alumni!

As I conclude my term as President of Scottsdale Leadership’s Board of Directors, I want to offer my gratitude and pride for our Board and community throughout this year.

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Our focus this year has been clear: laying the groundwork to scale—intentionally, sustainably, and in alignment with the evolving needs of our community and business partners. We took meaningful steps to embed leadership competencies into every facet of what we do—from programming to partnerships to internal operations—ensuring that leadership development is not only what we offer but how we operate.

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The efforts to scale our organization are not just strategic; they are foundational. By strengthening our internal capacity and refining our business planning model, we’ve positioned Scottsdale Leadership to grow alongside our vibrant city and to continue preparing leaders who meet tomorrow’s challenges with purpose and skill.

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None of this would be possible without the dedication of our exceptional board. Their passion, expertise, and commitment have helped move us forward in profound ways, and I am deeply grateful. And this work will continue in years to come, starting with our incoming leader! 

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I’m excited to welcome Merle Riepe as the incoming Board President. Many of you already know Merle from his work with our Leadership Program Emergenetics assessments, but Merle also brings a deep understanding of leadership development and an energizing vision for what comes next, which will build on the great foundation we have today. I have every confidence that, under his guidance, Scottsdale Leadership will continue to thrive.

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Thank you again for the opportunity to serve, and for all you do to support our mission -- and welcome to our new Board of Directors!