About HCLA

We work to inspire leadership and community involvement in Hamilton County.

OUR HISTORY

The Hamilton County Leadership Academy was created in 1991 to establish a pool of knowledgeable community leaders to apply their skills to government, business and civic activities and positively shape the future of Hamilton County.

The Leadership Academy got its start within the Noblesville Chamber. In 1989, Ruthann Nunamaker was hired as the new Executive Director of the Noblesville Chamber and she started visiting with local community leaders in order to define the goals and mission of the Chamber. One of those leaders was Doug Church who suggested the idea of a leadership program.

Ruthann presented the idea of a Leadership Academy to both the Noblesville Chamber and the Carmel-Clay Chamber. These two organizations then worked together to develop what is now known as the Hamilton County Leadership Academy.

TODAY

The Leadership Academy offers a 10-month program that develops, educates and motivates future leaders to create positive change in our government, businesses and community.

Through our comprehensive curriculum and study of local issues, we prepare our graduates to assume active roles in promoting awareness of critical issues facing Hamilton County.

Our graduates are knowledgeable, active leaders within the various community service organizations in Hamilton County, serving civic groups, not-for-profits, government agencies and elected office.