Leadership Sandy Springs Launches 12 @ 12

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- Inspired by an organization in Alabama, Leadership Sandy Springs held its inaugural 12 @ 12 event, an executive lunch at noon and intimate conversation with a local CEO.

The first installment included discussions at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital with hospital CEO and LSS class of 2003 alumni Heather Dexter.

Twelve lucky alumni who were the first to sign up received a reservation at the table and a chance to pick the brain of someone at the top. Dexter, who has been with the hospital in various leadership roles since 1998 and CEO since 2015, has led the the organization from difficult financial times to a place of stability and success.

She shared her story of her professional journey up the ranks, followed by a question and and answer session with LSS class members.

This event is open only to the first 12 LSS alumni donors who respond to the invitation. The next 12 @ 12 is set for Feb. 28, and will be with Mike Doss, CEO of Graphic Packaging.

Photo 1: LSS Executive Director Jan Paul listens with Julia Bernath, Sandra Jewel, Mike Bivone, MySha Worley, and Stephanie Graham while Heather Dexter shares her story.

Photo 2: MySha Worley, Stephanie Graham listen while Heather Dexter speaks to the group with LSS Board of Trustees President Pam Rosenthal, Penny Goldberg-Rosenfield, and Shannon Hassler.

Photo credits: Leadership Sandy Springs