Empowering Tomorrow's Community Champions

We unite passionate individuals to learn, grow, and create meaningful community impact in Tempe, Arizona.

Our Mission and Commitment Since 1985

Since 1985, the Tempe Leadership Program, in partnership with the Tempe Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has brought like-minded individuals together in the community to engage and challenge one another, learn more about the ins and outs of Tempe, and, most importantly, make a real difference in our community. Tempe Leadership alumni are well represented on local boards and commissions, routinely serve in elected office, and volunteer time and energy to the community—together creating lasting legacies.

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Tempe Youth Leadership

Develop leadership skills, explore community issues, and connect with local leaders through Tempe Youth Leadership's immersive youth leadership program.

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Adult Leadership Program

This nine-month leadership program empowers and educates you to be an informed, active change-maker in Tempe.

Tempe Leadership Council

Interested in learning more about Tempe and making an impact in your community? Tempe Leadership Council applications are now open!

Recent News

Tempe Leadership Council: Welcoming New Faces and Gearing up for Another Great Year

By Tempe Leadership | 07/24/2023

A thriving community relies on strong, dedicated leaders who can navigate and work collaboratively for the greater good. Tempe Leadership, a pillar of the local community since 1985, is set…

2023 Tempe Cares

By Tempe Leadership | 02/15/2023

Tempe Cares is the community’s signature annual volunteer event for Tempe residents, employees, students, businesses, and organizations joining forces to improve the community and show how much they care. Founded in…

Tempe Youth Leadership Earns Award From Tempe Coalition

By Tempe Leadership | 11/19/2022

Tempe Youth Leadership (TYL) was honored, recently, by the Tempe Coalition at the Celebrating Champions for Youth awards ceremony. The organization received the “Advocate” award recognizing “an organization that advocates for programs,…

Tempe Cares 2022

By Tempe Leadership | 04/12/2022

Tempe Cares is the community’s signature annual volunteer event with Tempe residents, employees, students, businesses and organizations joining forces to improve the community. On April 9, volunteers spent the morning…

Tempe Leadership Alumni Win Big at Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards!

By Tempe Leadership | 10/05/2021

Tempe Leadership is honored to recognize past alumni, Margaret Hunnicutt for winning the 38th Don Carlos Humanitarian Award. She was honored for her advocacy to Tempe schools and underserved communities.…

Thank You Tempe Diablos and Cox Charities!

By Tempe Leadership | 09/12/2021

Tempe Leadership gratefully thanks the Tempe Diablos and COX Charities for their generous support and partnership of our leadership program. With these financial grants we are able to support the Adult Program and the…