Hear how the Neighborhood Leadership Academy equipped Laura with practical skills in community organizing, project planning, and collaborative leadership—empowering her to turn ideas into action. Ready to make a difference? This is where it starts. The deadline to register for the in-person cohort in St. Louis is August 22, 2025. The scholarship deadline is July 25, 2025: umsl.edu/recd/ecd/community-development/neighborhood-leadership/academy #CommunityLeadership #NeighborhoodChange #LeadershipJourney #MakeADifference #NLA #ExtendMU