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Welcome to Strategic Leadership Forum of the Carolinas.

Why SLF-Carolinas?

Founded in 2010, and incorporated in early 2011, SLF-Carolinas is a non-profit educational organization focused on serving the needs of today's executive-level organizational leaders. Through affiliation with such national groups as HRPS and i4cp, SLF-Carolinas is able to provide its members exposure to nationally and internationally renowned speakers, academics and research institutions.



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The SLF Difference

Our success, and that of our members, is based largely on providing quality programming and events that feature speakers who are recognized the world over for their expertise in inspiring meaningful change, innovation and leadership enhancement. As a member-driven organization comprised of Executive volunteers, SLF-Carolinas know the issues and challenges faced by modern organizational leaders.



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The Team

Marilyn Ross

Marilyn Ross


SLF Founder & Chair;
Board of Directors

Valerie McMurray

Valerie McMurray


SLF Vice-Chair;
Board of Directors

Terry_Gilbert

Terry Gilbert


SLF Vice-Chair;
Board of Directors

Jo_Coulson

Jo Coulson


SLF Secretary;
Board of Directors



Corinne_Mason

Corinne Mason


SLF Programs Chair;
Board of Directors

Sara_Bradley

Sara Bradley


SLF Membership Chair;
Board of Directors

Meg_Maloney

Meg Maloney


SLF Legal Chair;
Board of Directors

Paul_Schmidt

Paul Schmidt


SLF Finance Chair;
Board of Directors




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