THE EXECUTIVE PROGRAM

The Leadership Triangle Executive Program is an opportunity for C-level executives to meet and learn from other top executives as well as community leaders. Each cohort is designed for executives who are new to the region or new to their role. By engaging in conversations that address key regional issues, each participant leaves with a better understanding of their greater responsibility to the Triangle region as well as with new connections to other leaders in comparable positions. 

Damon Circosta, Executive Director of the AJ Fletcher Foundation, and Board Treasurer of Leadership Triangle, is the host committee Chair of this class series. The program is facilitated by the Leadership Triangle team. Guest speakers represent the private, public and nonprofit sectors.

We will be offering the Executive Program in Fall 2026. Participation in the Executive Program is by invitation only. 

“What a fun and thought-provoking way to explore the Triangle, connect with an eclectic group of leaders, and grapple with massive issues facing our region! While our problems are complex, this program shows that the talent here is deep and folks are genuinely committed to making things better for all."

Jonathan Frederick

Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX

CEO

2024-2025 Graduate

2026 HOSTS

Daniel Ennis

Executive Vice President, Duke University

2023 Goodmon Fellow

Damon Circosta

Executive Director, AJ Fletcher Foundation

2013 Goodmon Fellow

Dr. Lisa Chapman

President, Central Carolina Community College

2025 Goodmon Fellow

Jessica Jolley

VP People, NetBox Labs

2025 Goodmon Fellow

Matthew Foster

RTP Site Lead, Lilly

2025 Goodmon Fellow

Niki Jones

Assistant City Manager, City of Raleigh

2025 Goodmon Fellow

FALL 2026 SCHEDULE

Topic

Date

Time


Building our Learning Community (Orientation)

September 11, 2026

9am-4pm


State of the Region & Healthcare

September 25, 2026

12pm-4pm


K-12 Education

October 9, 2026

12pm-4pm


Housing & Transportation

October 23, 2026

12pm-4pm


Higher Education & Workforce Development

November 6, 2026

12pm-4pm


Life Sciences & Cleantech

November 13, 2026

12pm-4pm


Arts, Cultural Institutions & Parks

December 4, 2026

12pm-4pm


Graduation 🎉🔥

December 11, 2026

12pm-3:30pm


Cost: $3,500

The cost of this program includes meals during in-person sessions and all course materials.

You can miss 8 hours of the Executive Program to remain in good standing and become a Goodmon Fellow.

2025 GRADUATES

Amanda Robertson

Commissioner | Chatham County Government

Andrew Holton

EVP, COO | Research Triangle Foundation

Ashton Fisher

Director, Corporate and Community Engagement | Capitol Broadcasting Company

Bo

Ferguson

City Manager | City of Durham

Claudia Hager

County Manager | Durham County Government

Daniella

Jaimes-Colina

CEO | Piedmont Health

Dedric Carter

VP, Commercialization & Translational Advancement |UNC Health

Demetra Thornton

Co-Managing Director | Gensler

Drew Helm

Executive Director | Haven Design | Build

Jessica Jolley

VP, People Development & Strategy | Pendo

Jon Sternstein

Founder & CEO | Stern Security

Kate Pearce

Executive Director | Dix Park

Laney Tipton

General Manager | Capitol B

LaToya King

COO | Triangle Community Foundation

Lisa Chapman

President | Central Carolina Community College

Mary Bus

Deputy Chief Administration Officer | UNC Health

Matt Foster

RTP Site Lead | Lilly

Matt Taliaferro

CEO | Boys & Girls Club Wake County

Niki

Jones

Assistant City Manager | City of Raleigh

Skip Perkins

Director of Athletics | North Carolina Central University

Tom Morrison

VP, Facilities | Duke University