Huntsville Leadership Program
About the Program
For more than 20 years, Momentum has delivered training, resources, and network for high-level leaders in Birmingham to achieve their goals. In 2022, Momentum expanded our highly successful executive leadership program to North Alabama.
With Madison County’s industry concentration in aerospace, defense, information technology, bioscience, and manufacturing, the headwinds can be strong for women. The sense of isolation and barriers to advancement increase as women advance in leadership within these male-dominated industries. Momentum connects women leaders from across industries and delivers a curriculum to help them unlock their full potential.
We know the demands on women leaders are many. Everyone wants your time, talent, and attention, at work and at home, yet you are often unappreciated and under-valued. At the start of our program, it’s common to hear women say they are tapped-out, overwhelmed, and frustrated at work and at home.
Momentum’s process for advancing women leaders is truly transformative. By nurturing both personal and professional growth, honing business skills, and building lifelong relationships, participants become equipped, confident, and inspired to reach new goals.
More than 550 Alabama women have traveled the Momentum path of self-discovery, vision casting, action planning and community connection to become the best version of themselves. We are excited to establish Momentum as a resource for women in the greater Huntsville area to grow and thrive.
Investment
Tuition for the program is $5,500 and is usually paid in full or in part by the participant’s employer. A limited number of scholarships are available for those requiring financial assistance.
Attendance
Attendance at the opening and closing retreats are mandatory for graduation. Full participation in the monthly sessions is expected; no more than one session may be missed. Please verify the following dates before submitting your application.
Dates
Orientation and Overnight Opening Retreat (required attendance): September 24-25,2026
2025-26 Monthly Sessions (attendance in 5 of 6 sessions required):
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
January 19, 2027
February 9, 2027
March 11, 2027: Momentum Leadership Conference in Birmingham
Closing Session and Graduation (required attendance): April 13 & 14, 2027
Monthly sessions and graduation are hosted by partnering companies in the greater Huntsville area.
Meet Our Current Huntsville Class
How to
Apply
In addition to the application, these documents are required:
1) Brief resume with employment and volunteer history
2) Organizational chart that reflects both your reporting structure and those positions reporting to you
3) One letter of recommendation that speaks to your demonstrated leadership in high-level projects or initiatives.
4) A recent headshot
5) Brief bio <100 words
Please have all of the above information prepared when you start your application as you will not be able to save and return to it.
Application Period
Applications due by May 20, 2026
Program Year
2026 – 2027
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Participant Criteria
A selection committee of Momentum alumnae selects 25-30 participants from the application pool of some of Alabama’s top women leaders. The committee looks for leaders with varying backgrounds, professions, and civic experiences to ensure that each class is rich in diversity of thought. Each year we receive far more applications than we can accept, and many qualified applicants may be deferred. We encourage these applicants to apply again the following year. There is no cost to submit an application.
The following is the general profile of the target participant:
- Holds a minimum of 10-years of high level professional or civic experience in her career and community
- Possesses significant management experience
- Demonstrates leadership in high-level projects or initiatives
- Has a strong commitment to personal and professional growth
