This summer, Elisa Hernandez, was selected to attend the prestigious First Tee Leadership Summit in Atlanta. The Summit was a weeklong experience designed to empower young leaders through skill-building, mentorship, and personal growth.
Hosted at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation’s Westside Works Campus, the Summit brought together promising teens from across the country for a transformative week of workshops, team activities, and one-on-one mentoring with accomplished business and community leaders. Elisa was selected based on her outstanding character, involvement in our local chapter, and passion for making a difference.
“I made powerful professional connections. Hearing from leaders like Maya Moore was incredibly inspiring and motivated me to grow as a leader and as a person,” said Elisa.
“We participated in a variety of team building and leadership activities that pushed me out of my comfort zone and encouraged me to take initiative. Visiting the Blank Foundation left a strong impression on me. At each of the Arthur Blank institutions we visited, such as the Atlanta Falcons, we heard about the importance of core values. Even though each group had a different mission, they all shared the same foundational principles. It was eye-opening to see how shared values could lead to success in so many different settings. Overall, this summit taught me the value of stepping out of my comfort zone, speaking up, and taking ownership as a leader.”