Johnna Watson, UNC Charlotte Graduate School Associate Dean, has been selected to participate in the 2022-2023 cohort of Leadership Cabarrus, a civic leadership program of The Chamber, Leading Business in Cabarrus and sponsored by Duke Energy.
Watson joins a select group of 35 community, government and business leaders participating in a series of monthly classes from September through May to develop their ability to preserve and advance the region. The leadership program is designed for business, nonprofit and community leaders to learn more about the assets, challenges, resources and needs within the Cabarrus County region.
“It is a privilege to engage with The Chamber to better understand the issues most important to the future of Cabarrus County and our region,” Watson said. “Engaging with fellow classmates to create positive change to improve the region’s quality of life is a priority for me and for UNC Charlotte.”
Leadership Cabarrus participants learn how leadership in the historical, educational, economic, governmental and cultural segments work together to preserve and advance the community. The program is celebrating its 34th anniversary and has over 780 alumni since its inception. The class will produce a service project to benefit the community.
“Leadership Cabarrus has been a signature program of the Chamber since 1989, and we couldn’t be prouder of it, the wonderful alumni that pilot the steering committee, and the class participants,” said Barbi Jones, executive director, The Chamber.
Leadership Cabarrus Class of 2023 recently began with a two-day retreat for orientation, team-building exercises and a diversity, equity and inclusion workshop.