Courageous Leadership Conference | May 13-15, 2026

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Courageous Leadership Conference

May 13-15th | Atlanta, GA

An invitation-only leadership experience designed for senior leaders in policy, advocacy, and elected office.

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Step Away.
Come Back
Stronger.

Make space to think deeply, reconnect with your purpose, and return to your work with renewed focus and energy. This experience is designed to help you reset, refuel, and lead forward with confidence.

What This Experience Is

Invitation-Only

A leadership experience designed for senior leaders in policy, advocacy, and elected office.

Connection

Two and a half days dedicated to meaningful connection, reflection, and strategic leadership development.

Pillars

Sessions built to grow your skills, expand your network, and reconnect with your purpose.

Conference Schedule

May 13-15, 2026 | Atlanta, Georgia

Meet The Speakers

More speakers to be added soon.

Shavar Jeffries

Shavar Jeffries

CEO of KIPP Foundation

Session

Thursday Evening Keynote Speaker

Michael Petrilli

Michael Petrilli

President, Thomas B. Fordham Institute

Session

The Science of Reading: Research Meets Policy

Denise Forte

Denise Forte

President and CEO, The Education Trust

Session

Education in America: Centering Learning and Outcomes

Megan Bellamy

Megan Bellamy

Founder of Hargett Street Strategies

Session

Managing Crisis Communications: Strategies for Effective Response

Shoa Phillpotts

Shoa Phillpotts

Co-Founder of It Takes A Village Collaborative

Session

Resilience Beyond the Surface: Self-Care Practices for Sustainable Leadership

Aneesh Sohoni

Aneesh Sohoni

CEO of Teach For America

Shaka Mitchell

Shaka Mitchell

Founder of the Come Together Music Project

Session

A Night of Music and Storytelling

Andrew Coy

Andrew Coy

President & CEO of the Digital Harbor Foundation

Session

Skills: AI Governance and Regulation

Latricia Boone

Latricia Boone

Deputy Executive Director of the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence

Session

Leading in the Age of AI: The Emotional Intelligence of Adoption

Dr. Chris Wegemer

Dr. Chris Wegemer

Senior Researcher at Digital Promise

Session

Establishing Ethical and Responsible AI Literacy Policies

Carrie Hahnel

Carrie Hahnel

Senior Associate Partner with Bellwether

Session

Advancing Student Success Amid Fiscal Pressures and Touch Choices

Jeffrey Richardson

Jeffrey Richardson

Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness LEE Coach

Session

Navigating Conflict and Challenges: Tools for Sustaining Leadership Through Positive Intelligence

Erica M. Roberts

Erica M. Roberts

CEO of X Is Possible

Session

The Art of Connection: Strategically Reimagining Your “Kitchen Cabinet” of Advisors

Tai Dixon

Tai Dixon

Executive Coach, C-Suite Advisor, and Workplace Culture Strategist, LEE

Session

Sustaining Your Leadership: Building Your Blueprint for Impact

Baron Davis Ph.D.

Baron Davis Ph.D.

Digital Promise

Session

Establishing Ethical and Responsible AI Literacy Policies