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 will open in March 2021.
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.
Class Schedule
OCTOBER 14, 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM – Leadership Skills and Development
NOVEMBER 19, 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM – Building our Community
DECEMBER 17, 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM – Transportation
JANUARY 12, 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM – Public Safety and Social Justice
FEBRUARY 18, 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM – Visit the General Assembly in Richmond
MARCH 18, 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM – Education and Workforce Training
APRIL 15, 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM – Economic Development
MAY 20, 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM – Cultural and Historic Assets
June TBD – Graduation
Program Costs and Benefits
The cost for the Leadership Program is $2,400 for the general public, $1,950 for Mount Vernon Lee Chamber members, and $1,750 for government and Non-profit organizations. This covers all program costs, lunch, program materials, networking reception after class, Leadership Profile and personal evaluation.