About the Speaker
Olaunda Green
Director of Leadership Training
NC Rural Center
Olaunda is the director of leadership training for the NC Rural Center. In this role, Olaunda oversees the Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI) and Homegrown Leaders programs. With over 20 years of professional experience, Olaunda has worked with local communities, nonprofit organizations, and state government entities by providing training, facilitation, and technical assistance. Olaunda was born and raised in Bunnlevel, a small township in rural Harnett County, about 20 miles north of Fayetteville. She received her bachelor’s degree in health education at North Carolina Central University and her master’s degree in human services counseling with a life coaching cognate from Liberty University. In her spare time, Olaunda enjoys volunteering at her church, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Speaker Sessions
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- JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center
Final Reflections & Recognition
This segment will conclude with final wrap-up remarks, completion of the participant survey, certificate presentations, and a class picture.
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- JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center
Envisioning a Better Future
Participants will use case scenarios to plan and design a “better future” in a rural community. This session combines the Building Blocks, data trends, and leadership decisions. They will also reflect on and share concepts from the training and how they can implement them in their communities.
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- JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center
Welcome & Overview
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- JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center
Welcome & Overview
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- JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center
The Building Blocks of Community Economic Development
Understand the Rural Center framework for community economic development, which includes physical assets, social and civic vibrancy, business growth, talent development, and authentic leadership
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- JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center