From student to leader: Alisha Trammell's path to enhancing Dexter's Chamber services

Alisha Trammell, executive director of Dexter’s Chamber of Commerce has completed a program designed to develop leadership skills and strengthen services provided to the community.

On Jan. 13, Trammell graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management. This leadership training program requires 96 hours of course completion in non-profit management. It is the a nonprofit professional development program for chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities, according to the program.

The institute’s curriculum consists of four week-long sessions at four different university locations throughout the country. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance, and membership, institute graduates are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to Dexter’s Chamber, making it run more efficiently and effectively, organizers believe.

“Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond Towle, the U.S. Chamber’s vice president of Institute for organization management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.”