ATLANTA – State Representative Lydia Glaize (D-Fairburn) was recently selected to participate in the 2023 Center for the Advancement of Leadership Skills (CALS) program in Nashville, Tn., from October 15 – 19. Inaugurated in 2007, CALS is the annual leadership program of the Southern Office of The Council of State Governments (CSG).
“I am excited to join this distinguished cohort of government officials from other southern states to refine my leadership skills and build upon the skills I’ve learned during my first year serving in the House of Representatives,” said Rep. Glaize. “I hope that through this leadership program, I will be empowered and ready to tackle the complex issues that will come before us during the 2024 legislative session and remain a steadfast voice and leader for my community.”
Each year, CALS brings together select officials from three branches of government in 15 Southern states to refine their leadership skills in a nonpartisan environment. The five-day program focuses on communication, conflict resolution, consensus building and critical decision making. Ultimately, CALS aims to provide the public with highly skilled, educated and confident state leaders.
Founded in 1933, CSG is the nation’s only organization serving all three branches of state government. Opened in 1959, the mission of the CSG Southern Office is to promote and strengthen intergovernmental cooperation among its 15 member states, predominantly through the programs and services provided by its Southern Legislative Conference (SLC).
Representative Lydia Glaize represents the citizens of District 67, which includes portions of Coweta and Fulton counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 and currently serves on the Education, Higher Education and Information and Audits committees.
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