BRUNSWICK, Ga. - GeorgiaChron -- Leadership Southeast Georgia, the region's premier leadership development program, has officially kicked off its Class of 2025 programming with an impactful first session focused on key topics including law enforcement, healthcare, and affordable housing and their impact on workforce development.

The Class of 2025 is comprised of 30 distinguished professionals representing a diverse range of industries including business, government, education, law, real estate, military, infrastructure, and banking and more. Over the course of three days, participants engaged in hands-on workshops, roundtable discussions, and immersive facility tours designed to foster collaboration and innovative problem-solving.

The opening session began at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Brunswick, Ga., where particpants took part in a unique confidence, creativity, and team-building workshop lead by John Brennan and Abby Bentley of Front Porch Improv.  Following an exclusive campus tour guided by Public Affairs Specialist Brian M. Jones, participants gained valuable insights into the role of law enforcement at local, regional, and national levels.

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On day two, the group traveled to Southeast Georgia Health System's Camden Campus in St. Marys, Ga., where they were welcomed by St. Marys Mayor, Greg Lockhart. The day featured a compelling keynote address from Ryan Moore, Executive Committee Member of the Southeast Georgia Alliance, covering criticial topics such as natural resources and agriculture, health and safety, infrastructure and workforce, education, and military. The session continued with a walking tour of historic St. Marys, culminating in a presentation at the St. Marys Submarine Museum.

The final day brought a powerful exploration of housing accessibility at the Hand in Hand of Glynn County Tiny Home Village, an innovative community of 60 homes designed to combat chronic homelessness in the region. Facilitators Linda Heagy, Treasurer of Hand in Hand of Glynn, and John Williams, the organization's President, led an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities surrounding housing accessibility. The session wrapped up with strategic discussions aimed at aligning participants to their leadership goals moving forward.

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Throughout the session, participants had the opportunity to hear from prominent regional leaders who provided valuable insights and a warm welcome to Glynn County. William Fallon, Glynn County Manager, and Ralph Staffins, President & CEO of the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the discussions with an engaging introduction to the region. Additionally, Christy Jordan, Chief Legal Officer of Southeast Georgia Health System's Camden Campus, and Karl Burgess, Assistant Director of the Coastal Resources Division at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, contributed their expertise during networking and dining events, offering participants deeper perspectives on key regional issues.

For more information about Leadership Southeast Georgia and its mission to cultivate regional leaders, visit https://www.lsega.com.