Apex Leadership Initiative Announces 2026 Cohort!

The Apex leadership program, an initiative of the Change Center, welcomes its 2026 cohort. Apex is a robust six-month leadership program created to train, mentor, and retain Knoxville's best and brightest young emerging leaders. This program is geared toward adults ages 21-40 to ensure a rich talent pipeline of professionals who are next-generation leaders for the community. A “Wisdom Council” comprised of highly respected thought leaders offers guidance to the Apex program.

The following leaders have been named to the 2026 Apex Cohort: Jasmine Allmon, Kharmon Anderson, Daren Chandler, Ken Easterly, Lateesha Fritts, Simphany Gillard, Hannah Hodges, TyDexstine Jackson, Eva Kyle, Chantel Matikke, Angelica Moline, Kelsey Richardson, Endia Wade, Nneka Walson, and Kryshonna Wilson.

The 2026 program will culminate in September with the Sankofa Soirée, the organization’s annual fundraising dinner. More details on the program can be found on the Change Center website: changecenterknoxville.com/apex.