The | Mission

To inspire, prepare and empower the young women of Alabama to lead our state to a more equitable and prosperous future.

The | Vision

An improved Alabama leadership through the talents of empowered women.

Leading | Edge

Through Leading Edge Institute, young women who are “diamonds in the rough” evolve into thoughtful, courageous leaders prepared to take on the demands of government, business, education, and social change.  Since 2000, hundreds of female students from Alabama colleges and universities have been challenged and changed by our unique approach to Leadership Development for Social Change:

The | Difference

“LEI made me realize what power each of us has to make a difference, if only we pick up the torch and run with it. I am proud to live in Alabama, and instead of running from the problems we face I want to stay and work to find solutions for the problems.”
 

“I credit Leading Edge for showing me my potential as a leader in Alabama and the world.  Leading Edge is cultivating future generations of women who will not only serve their state, but lead it into a new era of change.”