My journey started with a deep “love of humanity” and a childhood passion for medicine. 21CL was the ultimate training ground that helped me turn that passion into a professional plan. The Summer Youth Leadership Institute (SYLI) and the Healthcare/IT Institute (HII) completely opened my eyes, making me realize that both the business and medical world could be a powerful place for me to thrive.
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21 high school students will be recognized with 21st Century Leaders’ Georgia Youth Leadership Award and the Be the Inspiration Gala on March 21, 2026.
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Join our Board of Directors and Gala Co-Chairs for this special hour featuring our legacy partner and Gold Sponsor to this year’s Be the Inspiration Gala, Cox Enterprises. Hear why investing in youth leadership and workforce development matters and how 21st Century Leaders has remained the premier youth leadership program for nearly four decades.
Date: Thursday, January 22nd
Time: 10-11am EST
Nominations for our Georgia Youth Leadership Awards (GYLA) are open from October 1st – November 1st. Want to know more about GYLA? Join 21st Century Leaders’ virtual GYLA informational session to learn about the selection process, qualifications, awardee recognition and more:
Date: Wednesday October 8th, 2025
Time: 5-6pm EST
Watch recording link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/4k-6iSb3cR6rdfYS3cwOxsd5WLrvwP3ywfixEzAW1QF9H80uqRmyYSFWnL592OSS.9t7E2AHXMmXmiQGg?startTime=1759957226000
Nominations for our Georgia Youth Leadership Awards (GYLA) are open from October 1st – November 1st. Want to know more about GYLA? Join 21st Century Leaders’ virtual GYLA informational session to learn about the selection process, qualifications, awardee recognition and more:
Date: Wednesday October 8th, 2025
Time: 5-6pm EST
Zoom link:Â https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88294040189?pwd=EYDDKGhtOAs3ON4Kbcpb5aIqmRyP63.1
21CL helped me learn to lead with confidence while also valuing collaboration and diverse perspectives, and I received practical opportunities to apply these skills. That’s my leadership style inspired by 21CL!
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21 high school students will be recognized with 21st Century Leaders’ Georgia Youth Leadership Award and the Be the Inspiration Gala on March 15, 2025.
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21 high school students will be recognized with 21st Century Leaders’ Georgia Youth Leadership Award and the Be the Inspiration Gala on March 23, 2024.
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