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Leadership Academy

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This is the sixteenth class of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Academy. Maximizing employee potential and encouraging active participation in business and the community are among the goals of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Academy. Course topics include: conflict management and negotiating skills, personal leadership styles, public speaking, leveraging technology in business, area government, non-profits, education and healthcare agencies work, and local employment.​

​2020-2021 Class Members
Erin Arnold  - First National Bank
Dana Baars - Dana's Day Spa
Tamara Boston - Northern Illinois University
Chrystal Ciodyk - Crystal Clinic
Alejandra Garcia - Northwestern Medicine
Shaylee Hester - Opportunity House
Brittani Holliday - First Midwest Bank
Vaughn Jones - Sundog IT
Kelli Krause - Siepert 
Leslie Latimer - OC Creative
​Dustin Miller - Thrivent Financial
​Katrina Milton - Daily Chronicle

Beritzabet Mishler - Northern IL Federal Credit Union 
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Lisa Rinker - Redeemed Office
​Luis Santos-Rivas - Northern Illinois University
Neal Schau - 3M
Gretchen Sprinkle - United Way
Kristin Sulaver-Diedrich - Heartland Bank & Trust
Taylor Tallitsch - Voluntary Action Center
Edward Valdez - Crum Halsted

Leadership Academy Graduate Testimonials
Listen to alumni and leaders of our community talk about how the academy positively impacted them.
Mission:
"To serve and advance business interests of the Greater DeKalb Region"​
Vision:
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is recognized as the resource businesses rely on to connect and thrive.
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130 W Lincoln Highway, Suite 200  |  DeKalb, IL 60115
​Phone: 815.756.6306 | chamber@dekalb.org | sitemap
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    • Membership Application
    • Member Benefits >
      • Chamber 101
      • Ribbon Cuttings
      • Featured Member
      • Guest Columnist
    • Members Only
  • Community
    • Member News
    • Submit News Item
    • Radio Shows
    • In the Loop
    • Job Bank
    • Shop Local & Member2Member
    • Visit
  • Events
    • Annual Events
    • ATHENA Award
    • Farmers' Market
    • Chamber Calendar
    • Community Calendar
    • Submit a Community Event
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Ambassadors
    • Strategic Plan
    • Programs >
      • Gather
      • Leadership Academy
    • Pay For Program
    • Contact Us
  • COVID-19
    • Small Business Member Assistance Fund
    • Open for Business
    • Resources
    • Keep Calm Moment