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Community Connect Class of 2026 Graduation Celebration
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us to celebrate the participants of the Community Connect program, who have worked to develop their purpose statements and goals, for increased community impact. You will have the opportunity to hear from all participants, and join both ...
Exclusive Alumni Seating: 47th Annual Bucksbaum Distinguished Lectureship at Drake University
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy reserved floor seating for Lead DSM alumni donor members at a Drake University community event.
RESCHEDULED - Alumni Happy Hour with GDMLI Class of 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Connect with Lead DSM alumni and meet the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Class of 2026 at this relaxed evening gathering.
Alumni Member Exclusive: Afternoon with Clive Greenbelt Goats
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join Lead DSM alumni for a unique outdoor experience exploring how the City of Clive’s Greenbelt goats turn sustainability, innovation, and community leadership into action.
2026 Leadership Workshop Series: Maximizing Leadership Capacity: Developing Transformational Skills for Both Emerging and Seasoned Leaders with Jon Sexton
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Leadership isn’t reserved for titles—this interactive session explores how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and transformational leadership drive real impact.
Alumni Member Exclusive: Behind the Scenes "On With Life" Tour
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join Lead DSM alumni for an immersive tour of On With Life, exploring innovative spaces and hearing firsthand how community-centered care supports recovery and connection.
2026 Leadership Workshop Series: Connect with Confidence: A Dale Carnegie Workshop on Essential Networking Tools with Carissa Rainey
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on better conversations, deeper listening, and building real connection across personalities.
Alumni Member Exclusive: Behind the Scenes "WesleyLife Meals on Wheels" Tour
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join Lead DSM alumni for a behind-the-scenes tour of Meals on Wheels, exploring how nutrition, volunteers, and innovation come together to support older adults in our community.
2026 Leadership Workshop Series: Looking Inward: How Self-Awareness Shapes Decisions with Heather Jones-Brown and Jawanza Evans
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
A fast, interactive workshop that helps leaders slow down their thinking, spot hidden bias, and make better decisions in real time.
Alumni Member Exclusive: Behind the Scenes "Amazon" Tour
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join Lead DSM alumni for a behind-the-scenes tour of Amazon, exploring leadership, logistics, and operations at scale.