Leadership Highland Lakes

About Leadership Highland Lakes

Leadership Highland Lakes provides a hands-on, interactive experience where leaders and emerging leaders will have the opportunity to enhance their personal and professional skills, gain a deeper understanding of community dynamics, and build a network of colleagues and associates throughout the south Highland Lakes area.

Throughout the year, participants will travel to various sites, meeting the policy makers and trend setters in our community. They will interact with elected officials, city executives, business leaders, non-profit organization leaders and others who make our community work. Sessions have been designed to provide a solid foundation in the concepts and principles of leadership that will be addressed throughout the program as the participants are confronted with the daily issues that face our community.

It is hoped that graduates will use the insights and contacts they develop through this program to enhance performance in their current jobs and endeavors and enrich the community by involvement with local civic, government, business, religious and/or non-profit groups.

Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application period?
Applications will be accepted for 2025/2026 from April 1 – July 1, 2025. The online application goes live on April 1, 2025, and closes on July 1, 2025.
Each application must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation.
*Candidates will be notified of acceptance into Leadership Highland Lakes no later than August 1, 2025.

Is there an application fee?
No.

What is the tuition?
Tuition fee is $650 for the nine-month program. Tuition must be paid in full no later than August 15, 2025, to be admitted to the program. *The tuition fee is non-refundable.

What qualifications are you looking for in applicants?
All candidates should demonstrate:
• A passion for the people and future of Marble Falls and the Highland Lakes area and a personal commitment to help improve the quality of life in the Highland Lakes area and surrounding communities.
• A demonstrated commitment to the community through past and current activities.
• A demonstrated capacity for leadership within their own organizations through significant achievements.
• An interest in enhancing their leadership capabilities to meet the demands of the growth and evolving changes within our community.
• A willingness to commit the time and energy necessary to complete the program requirements, which requires the full support of their organizations.
• A commitment to supporting the continuation of leadership and Chamber development in the Highland Lakes area.
• Each candidate, or their employer, must be a current member of the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

When does the class meet?
The class meets the second Tuesday of the month beginning in September with the exception of Orientation on Wednesday, September 3rd. Session dates are September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9, January13, February 10, March 10, April 14. Graduation will be April 21.

Is attendance mandatory?
Yes. Each program date is set for the entire class. Attendance is required for all participants and program dates. You must be present at all program days to graduate and participate in future Leadership events. *The tuition fee is non-refundable.