Mission Statement

The mission of LCAA is to engage its diverse membership in networking, continued leadership training and opportunities for developing Chattanooga’s future.

The Leadership in Action programs are designed to keep Leadership graduates connected to current events, trends, and issues that directly, or indirectly, impact our community by providing an informal open forum to meet and see leaders from various and sundry different backgrounds breakdown barriers, tackle problems and work on answers to some of today’s biggest social issues while giving participants opportunities to address concerns, ask questions, discuss solutions, and stimulate action. 

Board of Directors

LCAA is governed by a board of directors that determines its policies, goals and activities including, but not limited to budget approval and committee oversight.  The Board of Directors ("Board") consists of the Executive Committee, 10 elected Directors, and 2 Directors appointed by and from the current class of Leadership Chattanooga.

Officers: President, President Elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary, Treasurer

Advisory Board

The advisory board is made up of the President elect, committee chairs, and presidential appointees and assists the President about proposed action by the Board of Directors concerning business arising from the Association committees. Its purpose is to minimize and streamline board discussion of committee recommendations.

LCAA Committees

By-Laws  assists in assuring that the By-Laws are adhered to during all meetings and other functions of LCAA and will assist in determining when and if the By-Laws need amendment and/or revision.
 

Graduate Program  oversees the development of continuing education programs for alumni to include events such as meetings, seminars, or forums on key topics of interest.
 

Community Education  develops education programs for the general public to include events such as meetings, seminars, or forums on key topics of interest.
 

Communications   coordinates and implements communications efforts to make LCAA members and the general public aware of LCAA, its mission, and its activities.
 

Social Enrichment  develops social opportunities to maintain and strengthen connections among Leadership Chattanooga alumni.

Nominating Committee  annually selects qualified LCAA members to chair each committee of the Association

Technology  leads the organization in technology to keep the Board of Directors informed of any technological advances that could perpetuate the LCAA mission, also creates and manages the LCAA website.