2027 Leadership Now Crew

YP Leadership Program

Class kickoffs January 2027. Applications are open and close November 2nd.

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Leadership Now

Do you have what it takes to be a part of the crew?

Five sessions. One class project. A city that needs your leadership.

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Immersive sessions

City-changing class project

100%

Behind-the-scenes access

Nov 2

Applications close

Monthly sessions

Five immersive classes led by top OKC leaders and mentors.

Iconic locations

Learn inside the organizations shaping Oklahoma City.

Class project

Plan and host a charity baseball game at the OKC Dodgers Stadium.

Graduation

Capstone presentation and recognition ceremony on June 9, 2027.

2027 Class Schedule

Five sessions. One unforgettable year.

Every session happens inside a place that shapes Oklahoma City — with a behind-the-scenes tour to match.

January 13, 2027

Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center

Building Community: Leadership Behind the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center

Melinda McMillan-Miller & Natasha Braxton

Tour the Recreation Center after the class session

February 17, 2027

Lyric Theatre

Leading from Center Stage: Leadership in Oklahoma's Arts Community

Michael Baron

Tour the backstage of the theatre and attend the show on the 17th

March 10, 2027

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Leading Through Remembrance: Preserving History and Inspiring Hope

TBD

Tour the museum with guide after the class session

April 14, 2027

City Rescue Mission

Leading with Compassion: Addressing Homelessness Through Service

TBD

Tour the shelter after the class session

May 12, 2027

Oklahoma Zoological Society

Leading for the Future: Conservation, Education and Environmental Stewardship

TBD

Tour the zoo exhibits after the class session

Class Project

Throughout the program, class members will work together to plan and host a charity baseball game at the Oklahoma City Dodgers Stadium, featuring the Oklahoma City Fire Department and the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office.

The class will select a local charity to benefit from ticket-sale proceeds and take full ownership of the project. Participants will coordinate venue logistics, team participation, sponsorships, marketing, ticket sales, jerseys, volunteers and game-day operations.

This hands-on project is designed to strengthen leadership, collaboration, project management and community engagement skills while making a meaningful impact in Oklahoma City.

Graduation Ceremony

The Leadership Class will conclude with a Graduation Ceremony on June 9. During the ceremony, class members will deliver a group presentation highlighting their project, including the planning process, challenges, outcomes, community impact and lessons learned.

Participants will then be formally recognized for completing the program.

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