Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) of Arizona

Category: Leadership Training Programs

HOBY, a worldwide youth-leadership program founded in 1958 by actor Hugh O'Brian, assists young people in becoming positive catalysts for change in school, the workplace, and the community. HOBY's programs improve young people's skills in critical thinking, leadership, and goal-setting, and stress the importance of service to their community. HOBY seminars are conducted throughout the United States. HOBY Arizona hosts an annual four day summer leadership summit at the Arizona State University Tempe campus. Participants are made up of one sophomore representative from each Arizona public and private high school. Each school selects their HOBY representative. The seminar develops leadership in the areas of civics, free enterprise, and volunteerism through panel discussions and mock legislative, business, and judicial proceedings. Many of the HOBY volunteers who run seminars are alumni.

Year Founded: Parent HOBY organization founded in 1958; HOBY Arizona affiliate active since 1978

Geographic Focus: Statewide