Pulaski Times

Rep. French Hill has announced that his Chief of Staff, Brooke Bennett, has been named a 2025 Presidential Leadership Scholar. This program is a collaboration among the William Jefferson Clinton Center, the Bush Presidential Center, the George and Barbara Bush Foundation, and the Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation. It aims to bring together leaders from across the nation to develop their leadership skills.

"I am immensely proud of Brooke for receiving this prestigious honor," said Rep. Hill. "This outstanding program recognizes leaders with the vision and determination to address the challenges facing our communities and our nation. Brooke’s dedication to the people of central Arkansas and the House of Representatives is evident in her mentorship and leadership initiatives, and I have no doubt that this program will further enhance her impact."

The Presidential Leadership Scholars program includes over 500 participants who learn about leadership through presidential experiences from Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson.

Participants will visit various presidential centers during the program to engage with former presidents, key administration officials, business and civic leaders, as well as renowned academics. They will study different leadership styles to apply these insights in driving positive changes within their organizations.