ACES Accolades: Mitchell Graduates From LEAD21
Amelia Mitchell, assistant director for field operations with Alabama Extension at Auburn University, recently graduated from the LEAD21 leadership development program. From left are LEAD21 At-Large Member Matt Hersom of Clemson University; Alabama's LEAD21 graduates Uma Karki of Tuskegee University, Mitchell, Mykel Taylor of Auburn University and Derris Burnett of Tuskegee University; and LEAD21 Board Chair Quentin Tyler of Michigan State University.
Amelia Mitchell, assistant director for field operations with Alabama Extension at Auburn University, recently graduated from the LEAD21 leadership development program. From left are LEAD21 At-Large Member Matt Hersom of Clemson University; Alabama's LEAD21 graduates Uma Karki of Tuskegee University, Mitchell, Mykel Taylor of Auburn University and Derris Burnett of Tuskegee University; and LEAD21 Board Chair Quentin Tyler of Michigan State University. Photo courtesy of LEAD21 and Blane Marable Photography.

Amelia Mitchell, assistant director for field operations with Alabama Extension at Auburn University, recently graduated from the LEAD21 leadership development program. Mitchell was one of 84 individuals in her class.

The distinguished group included individuals from across the nation representing land-grant institutions and their strategic partners. Over the course of the past year, the class met regularly with their peers, both in-person and virtually, to enhance personal leadership capacity. The third in-person session focused on organizational leadership through collaboration, communication and leading change. It culminated with the group’s graduation.

“Being selected for the LEAD21 program was incredibly meaningful for me,” Mitchell said. “It felt like a recognition of my work and potential. It was an opportunity I did not take lightly. Throughout the program, I not only grew as a leader but also learned how to think more strategically, communicate better and navigate complex challenges with greater perspective. The most impactful part for me was the network of peers I built, which continues to support and inspire me in my work.”

LEAD21 exists to develop leaders in land-grant institutions and their strategic partners who link research, academics and Extension. The program helps these individuals lead more effectively in their current positions and prepares them for potential future leadership positions.

Goals of LEAD21 are to enhance application of skills and knowledge across a set of nine leadership competencies; to develop a network of peer leaders to enhance personal leadership practice, collaboration and diversity of perspective; and to establish and implement an individual’s leadership development process.

For more information about LEAD21, visit lead-21.org.

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