Leaders Council
See the volunteers who help direct and shape the College of Design.
Our Mission
Leaders Council members promote the welfare of the college through advocacy, fundraising and service. Through member involvement and engagement, the Leaders Council advocates for design at NC State University and beyond.
Become a Leader
The Leaders Council is intentionally broadening its nominations process to attract a robust pool of design professionals and college advocates for a new class of members with terms beginning July 1.
The application process is currently closed, and will reopen in January 2025. For more information about becoming a member of the Leaders Council, please see this document: Leaders Council Recruitment FAQs
As a member of the College of Design Leaders Council, you can expect to:
- Shape the future of one of the nation’s highest-ranked public design colleges.
- Expand your professional network with other leaders in design.
- Support initiatives that resonate with your values.
Watch the below video to hear from a few of our current Leaders Council members.
Established in 2010, the Leaders Council of the NC State University College of Design is a select group of outstanding alumni and friends from across the country who have distinguished themselves in the design professions. Members of the Leaders Council advise the College of Design in a number of important ways, including high-level strategic planning, branding and positioning, current trends in the professions, and student mentoring. They also serve as advocates for the College of Design, promoting collaboration, developing networking opportunities, and expanding the College’s visibility and raising its profile.
