Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Marketing Director Candace Johnson was one of 40 to be selected for the 2026-27 class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute.
An announcement from the Appalachian Regional Commission said that the class is made up of leaders in the public, private or nonprofit sectors from all 13 states in Appalachia.
"Over the next eight months, they'll meet throughout the region to build skills and forge partnerships that will strengthen their communities for years to come," said the announcement.
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