Inspiring Leaders,
Building Community

Leadership Niagara is a non-profit organization

Created in 2007 by local leaders in response to a distinct need to identify, nurture and grow future leaders within each sector of our community. With over two decades of work, Leadership Niagara continues its dedication to inspiring community leadership through research-based leadership programs.

We Develop Community Leaders.

As Niagara's premier community leadership development organization, Leadership Niagara is committed to delivering exceptional leadership programs.

Our mission is to nurture and shape tomorrow’s leaders, who become part of a growing, diverse network of dedicated individuals, tackling the most pressing challenges in our community with effective solutions. We address complex community issues by inspiring community-minded leaders to drive positive change.

Ready to Become a Leader?

Do you feel you can make a difference?

Are you interested in connecting with local changemakers?

Do you want to advance your career and stand out from your peers?

Are you ready to create lasting, positive change?

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The Program

Become a Niagara Leader

The Community Leadership Development Program is dedicated to fostering leadership and driving positive change within the communities that make up Niagara.

Community Projects

Become a Community Partner

If you are a not-for-profit group, charity, or service club in Niagara, you are eligible for free assistance with a project through Leadership Niagara’s community projects.

Get Involved

Become a Sponsor

True value in sponsorship isn’t measured by the cost, but by the impact it generates. It’s about creating moments that resonate, experiences that inspire, and legacies that last.

462+
Alumni
2007
Year Established
1200
Hours of Teaching

Our Sponsors

Visionary Sponsor
Visionary Sponsor
Corporate Sponsor
Associate Sponsor
Leadership Niagara sponsor logo Niagara Community Foundation
Learning Day Ambassador
Learning Day Ambassador
Learning Day Ambassador
Learning Day Ambassador
Leadership Niagara sponsor logo Women in Niagara
Scholarship & Bursary Sponsor
Leadership Niagara sponsor logo Next Niagara
Scholarship & Bursary Sponsor
Leadership Niagara sponsor logo Civiconnect
Scholarship & Bursary Sponsor
Leadership Niagara sponsor logo Niagara Community Foundation
Scholarship & Bursary Sponsor

Impact Members

Mike Britton
Consultant, Britton Consulting
Melissa DeBeau
Service Manager, Skycomp Solutions
Jessica Coutinho
Community Market Manager, RBC
Ruth Gatzke
Vice President Wealth Services
Nour Hage
CEO, Civiconnect
Dan Chalmers
Associate Director, Financial Reporting, Niagara College
Kiara Theodosopoulos
HR Manager, Airbus Helicopters
Namrata Mahboobani
Strategy Management, Definity Financial
Amanda Nicol-MacDonald
Proposal Writer, Niagara College
Meredith Maxwell
Project Manager, Population Health, Niagara Ontario Health Team
Sheldon King
Branch Infrastructure Operations Analyst at Meridian Credit Union
Become a Sponsor