Four Truman students attended the the 21st Century Leadership Academy hosted by the Sue Shear Institute May 23-28 at the University of Missouri at St. Louis. The Leadership Academy is Missouri’s premier leadership development program focused on women’s public sector leadership. Its curriculum includes meetings with female elected officials, government leaders and policy advocates, as well as panel discussions, small group projects and skill-building opportunities. The Academy also includes a trip to Jefferson City, Mo., where Shear Fellows meet with state leaders and participate in a mock legislative session. Truman’s four attendees this summer were (pictured, left to right) Jenny Johnson, Allison Coffelt, Ki’ara Cross and Vianey Beltran. They will continue to represent Sue Shear at various functions throughout the year.
