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Congratulations to the LIFT 26’ graduates! 🎓

For the past 12 months, this remarkable group of leaders has been on a shared journey to Become → Build → Lead—and they’ve done the hard, transformative work every step of the way.

They showed up to each session with authenticity, intentionality, and a growth mindset. They learned new tools, practiced them in real time, and applied them to the teams and communities they serve. Along the way, they navigated career transitions, life changes, new roles, and fresh insights that reshaped how they see themselves and their leadership.

What has inspired me most is how they encouraged, challenged, and championed one another. They modeled what healthy leadership looks like—courageous, humble, curious, and committed to growth that lasts.
It’s been an honor to walk alongside them this year.

LIFT ’26, your impact is already being felt—and it’s only the beginning.

We are grateful to the for their sponsorship and partnership to make LIFT possible. We can’t wait to kick off our newest cohort in a few weeks!

I’m proud to serve as GeorgiaForward’s Board Vice Chair. Our mission is that Georgia’s next generation is equipped to read and to engage in civic leadership, helping to build a future where they can thrive.

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃

“GeorgiaForward makes an impact for cities across the state of Georgia with a focus on childhood literacy, youth and young professional leadership development, and civic engagement.

These pillars guide our efforts to empower communities and equip the next generation to lead with confidence, collaboration and purpose so that Georgia’s youth are ready to build a stronger future.”

Linnea Miller, Board Vice Chair
President, Long Table | City Council, City of Suwanee, Georgia - City Hall