Leadership Mount Vernon Lee
Leadership Mount Vernon Lee equips this region’s top talent with an understanding of how decisions are made, how complex policies are shaped, and how to influence meaningful change in our community.
Business leaders and those in social service, health, religious, military, education, cultural arts, and government organizations who are committed to making our community the best place to live, work and to do business are invited to apply.
Applications for the Class of 2021-2022 are now open.
Leadership
Under the guidance of the faculty at the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington at Mount Vernon, participants will learn about leadership, management, conflict resolution, managing change, and character-based decision making inspired by the life of George Washington.
Issues
Key community leaders will be invited to speak to your class to help you understand the complexities of the current issues that face our community. Experts will present an in-depth look at the issues and you will have the opportunity to explore these challenges, as well as effective solutions.
Connections That Matter
You will develop a personal and professional network of those who care about our community. Not only will you personally know the key people in our community, you will also establish among your fellow Leadership Class members many enduring professional relationships and friendships.
Your Commitment
When you join Leadership Mount Vernon Lee, you are committing to attend all nine program sessions. Classes will be from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm each program day, at the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington at Mount Vernon.
The Leadership class provided a great opportunity to network and learn more about the community through the eyes of local officials and small business owners. Highly recommended!
This leadership class was excellent, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is passionate about leading people.
Jonathan T. Bryant
Second Lieutenant
Fairfax County Police Department
I highly recommend this program for anyone looking to learn about the inner workings of our regions/county’s big picture operations and challenges. It was definitely time well spent.
Lyssa Seward, The Seward Group
Vice President, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Class Schedule
SEPTEMBER 23, 11:00 am to 4 pm – Leadership Skills and Professional Development
OCTOBER 28, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm – Building Our Community
NOVEMBER 17, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm – Transportation
DECEMBER 16, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm – Public Safety and Social Justice
JANUARY 27, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm – Helping the Most Vulnerable: Affordable Housing and Social Services
FEBRUARY 24, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm – Visit the General Assembly in Richmond
MARCH 24, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm – Education and Workforce Training
APRIL 21, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm – Economic Development
MAY 26, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm – Cultural and Historic Assets
May 26, 4:00 pm – Graduation
Program Costs and Benefits
The cost for the Leadership Program is:
- $2,200 for the general public
- $1,850 for Mount Vernon Lee Chamber members
- $1,550 for government and Non-profit organizations.
Tuition covers all program costs, George Washington’s Mount Vernon admissions, lunch, program materials, networking reception after class, Leadership Profile and personal evaluation.