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Make a nomination for our new Beloved Community Award to be presented at the 2023 MLK Day of Service.
12/10/2022

Make a nomination for our new Beloved Community Award to be presented at the 2023 MLK Day of Service.

Help us recognize an exemplary leader who has embodied Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of building a “beloved community” at our 2023 MLK Day of Service. Make a nomination for our new Beloved Community Award by December 12. https://www.leadercenter.org/beloved-community-award-nomination/

Thanks to Mike Richardson from Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. for leading a great discussion with the Ignite Young Professional...
12/09/2022

Thanks to Mike Richardson from Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. for leading a great discussion with the Ignite Young Professionals Class of 2023 about team performance models during this month’s program day.

Less than 1 week until our 2nd Annual Racial Equity Summit on December 7! Register for free: https://www.leadercenter.or...
12/02/2022

Less than 1 week until our 2nd Annual Racial Equity Summit on December 7! Register for free: https://www.leadercenter.org/racial-equity/

We’ve got a great lineup of speakers:

✨Using Data for Social Good
Natalie Evans Harris, Black Wealth Data Center

✨Workforce Learnings & Practices
Scott Nycum, General Dynamics Information Technology

✨Valuing Organizational Diversity
Danielle Fitz-Hugh, Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce

✨Embracing Equity in Social Sector Organizations
Monika Kalra Varma, BoardSource

Volunteer Arlington partners with more than 300 local nonprofits. These organizations could use your support today for ....
11/29/2022

Volunteer Arlington partners with more than 300 local nonprofits. These organizations could use your support today for . You can make a difference by giving your time and/or money. Learn more about our partners: https://volunteer.leadercenter.org/partner/directory

Your voice is powerful
11/28/2022

Your voice is powerful

Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for our Leadership Center for Excellence and Volunteer Arlington community.
11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for our Leadership Center for Excellence and Volunteer Arlington community.

We are currently accepting nominations for the Northern Virginia 40 Under 40. We're excited to partner with Leadership F...
11/24/2022

We are currently accepting nominations for the Northern Virginia 40 Under 40. We're excited to partner with Leadership Fairfax, Inc. to honor 40 talented leaders. Make a nomination today! leadercenter.org/40-under-40

Thanks to our faculty and speakers for great presentations to the Leadership Arlington Class of 2023 about economic deve...
11/18/2022

Thanks to our faculty and speakers for great presentations to the Leadership Arlington Class of 2023 about economic development, including:

Kate Bates, Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Mary-Claire Burick, Rosslyn Business Improvement District
Kim Klingler, Columbia Pike Partnership
Tracy Sayegh Gabriel, National Landing Business Improvement District
Tara Palacios, BizLaunch, Arlington Economic Development
Avril Ussery Sisk, Economic Development Commission

And special thanks to JBG SMITH for sponsoring this program day, including the field trip to the National Landing Experience.

Thanks to Scott Nycum at General Dynamics Information Technology for a great presentation to the Ignite Young Profession...
11/16/2022

Thanks to Scott Nycum at General Dynamics Information Technology for a great presentation to the Ignite Young Professionals Class of 2023 about building trust. And special thanks to Marymount University for sponsoring this program day.

Be part of , a global generosity movement, on November 29! More than 250 local nonprofits partner with Volunteer Arlingt...
11/16/2022

Be part of , a global generosity movement, on November 29! More than 250 local nonprofits partner with Volunteer Arlington and could use your support. You can make a difference by giving your time and/or money. Learn more about our nonprofit partners: https://volunteer.leadercenter.org/partner/directory

Focus on the solution, not the problem
11/14/2022

Focus on the solution, not the problem

Have you nominated a leader for the 2023 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40? leadercenter.org/40-under40 Your nomination can ...
11/13/2022

Have you nominated a leader for the 2023 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40? leadercenter.org/40-under40

Your nomination can help us recognize and celebrate leaders under age 40 who are making an impact in Northern Virginia.

Nominations are due by Thursday, January 5.

Let’s listen, learn, and talk about creating change in our community. Join us this Saturday for a special production of ...
11/04/2022
Flip the Script: The Day Nothing Happened – The Leadership Center for Excellence

Let’s listen, learn, and talk about creating change in our community. Join us this Saturday for a special production of Flip the Script: The Day Nothing Happened we are co-hosting with Encore Stage & Studio. https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=145104

The family-friendly production explores the 1959 desegregation of Arlington's Stratford Junior High School. Following the performance, there will be a Q&A session with the cast and a conversation about build bridges of understanding.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children. 100% of the ticket proceeds will go towards Encore's scholarship fund.

Photo credit: Deb Kolt.

Flip the Script: The Day Nothing Happened Encore Stage and Studio and the Leadership Center for Excellence are holding a special production of Flip the Script: The Day Nothing Happened, an original theatre piece, on Saturday, November 5 at 3:00 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center. The producti...

Help us recognize and celebrate leaders under age 40 making an impact in Northern Virginia. Make a nomination for the 20...
11/01/2022

Help us recognize and celebrate leaders under age 40 making an impact in Northern Virginia. Make a nomination for the 2023 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40! leadercenter.org/40-under40

⭐ Nominations are due by Thursday, January 5
⭐ Applications are due by Thursday, January 12 (must be nominated first)

Thank you to the NRECA for sponsoring Government Day for the Leadership Arlington Class of 2023.
10/25/2022

Thank you to the NRECA for sponsoring Government Day for the Leadership Arlington Class of 2023.

Join us on Saturday, November 5 for a special production of Flip the Script: The Day Nothing Happened and a conversation...
10/22/2022

Join us on Saturday, November 5 for a special production of Flip the Script: The Day Nothing Happened and a conversation about creating change in our community. https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=145104

We are collaborating with Encore Stage & Studio on this event. The production explores the 1959 desegregation of Arlington's Stratford Junior High School. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children. 100% of the ticket proceeds will go towards Encore's scholarship fund.

Photo credit: Deb Kolt.

We are now accepting nominations for 2023 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honorees! leadercenter.org/40-under40⭐ Nominatio...
10/19/2022

We are now accepting nominations for 2023 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honorees! leadercenter.org/40-under40

⭐ Nominations are due by Thursday, January 5
⭐ Applications are due by Thursday, January 12 (must be nominated first)

We are pleased to once again partner with Leadership Fairfax, Inc. to recognize and celebrate emerging leaders. If you know someone who demonstrates exceptional and impactful leadership in their professional and personal spheres within the Northern Virginia region, we hope you will nominate them.

Thank you to Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C.  and The Nebo Company for sponsoring our On Board! Training program. We had a g...
10/17/2022

Thank you to Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. and The Nebo Company for sponsoring our On Board! Training program. We had a great time exploring what it means to be a productive and effective nonprofit board member.

Learn more: leadercenter.org/on-board

Happy first day (yesterday) to the Ignite Young Professionals Class of 2023!
10/14/2022

Happy first day (yesterday) to the Ignite Young Professionals Class of 2023!

Together with Encore Stage & Studio, we are holding a special production of Flip the Script: The Day Nothing Happened, a...
10/12/2022

Together with Encore Stage & Studio, we are holding a special production of Flip the Script: The Day Nothing Happened, an original theatre piece, on Saturday, November 5 at 3:00 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center.

🎟️ Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=145104

The production explores the 1959 desegregation of Arlington's Stratford Junior High School. Following the performance, we will have a conversation about creating change in our community.

This is an opportunity for people of all ages to come together to build bridges of understanding. Tickets are $15 each and 100% of the ticket proceeds will go towards Encore's scholarship fund.

📸 credit: Deb Kolt

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Metro 29 Diner this morning for our Alumni Breakfast.
10/12/2022

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Metro 29 Diner this morning for our Alumni Breakfast.

Bill Fogarty (Leadership Arlington ‘11) has served the Arlington, VA, community in many different ways. He began his car...
10/11/2022

Bill Fogarty (Leadership Arlington ‘11) has served the Arlington, VA, community in many different ways.

He began his career teaching high school English, spent many years coaching sports including track and soccer, and even went on to become a lawyer.

Through it all, he has a deep appreciation for the importance of serving and cultivating the next generation of leadership. And that’s why now even in retirement, his leadership journey is continuing as he volunteers and encourages future leaders.

Read Bill’s story: https://www.leadercenter.org/a-passion-for-education-and-leadership-bill-fogarty-alumni-story/

There is still time to register for our On Board! training program on October 14. If you are or want to be a nonprofit b...
10/07/2022

There is still time to register for our On Board! training program on October 14. If you are or want to be a nonprofit board member you should attend this training. Learn more and register at leadercenter.org/on-board

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Alumni Breakfast this morning at Metro 29 Diner. We are hosting another brea...
10/06/2022

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Alumni Breakfast this morning at Metro 29 Diner. We are hosting another breakfast next week on Wednesday, October 12. Register at leadercenter.org/events.

Today we celebrate individuals who lead and serve through the profession of teaching. Happy World Teachers’ Day!
10/05/2022

Today we celebrate individuals who lead and serve through the profession of teaching. Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Our next Alumni Breakfast is in 1 week! Join us at Metro 29 Diner on October 6 or 12 at 7:45 a.m. to start your day conn...
09/29/2022

Our next Alumni Breakfast is in 1 week! Join us at Metro 29 Diner on October 6 or 12 at 7:45 a.m. to start your day connecting with alumni of Leadership Center for Excellence programs! Register for free to let us know you will be attending. We ask attendees to manage their own bill for breakfast.

October 6: https://fb.me/e/1XDUwSZrB
October 12: https://fb.me/e/2P31s0dWX

As Hurricane  approaches Florida and surrounding areas, we support the critical community preparation and recovery effor...
09/28/2022

As Hurricane approaches Florida and surrounding areas, we support the critical community preparation and recovery efforts of our fellow Points of Light affiliates that are impacted. Please stay safe if you’re in the area and do not self-deploy to aid in recovery efforts.

What you do for others matters
09/26/2022

What you do for others matters

Make plans to start your day connecting with alumni of Leadership Center for Excellence programs! Join us for one of our...
09/22/2022

Make plans to start your day connecting with alumni of Leadership Center for Excellence programs! Join us for one of our upcoming Alumni Breakfasts 🍳🥓 on October 6 & 12 at Metro 29 Diner. Register for free to let us know you will be attending. Breakfast is Dutch treat.

October 6: https://fb.me/e/1XDUwSZrB
October 12: https://fb.me/e/2P31s0dWX

Attention current and aspiring nonprofit board members! We want to empower you to be a productive and effective nonprofi...
09/20/2022
The Leadership Center for Excellence – Creating leadership and community in Arlington, VA

Attention current and aspiring nonprofit board members! We want to empower you to be a productive and effective nonprofit board member. Please register for one of our two upcoming On Board! training programs on October 14, 2022, and May 12, 2023. Seats are limited, and scholarships are available. Learn more and register: leadercenter.org/on-board

Real Life Leadership. Real World Results. The mission of the Leadership Center is to connect, develop, and inspire leaders for personal growth, civic engagement, and community impact Connect to a community of 1,500 leaders representing over 600 dynamic organizations. Learn directly from a curated te...

Thank you to Beach Geeks for sponsoring our Homecoming Reception last week that brought alumni together to celebrate the...
09/19/2022

Thank you to Beach Geeks for sponsoring our Homecoming Reception last week that brought alumni together to celebrate the Leadership Arlington Class of 2023!

Thank you to Marymount University for sponsoring the opening day of Leadership Arlington for the Class of 2023! We had a...
09/17/2022

Thank you to Marymount University for sponsoring the opening day of Leadership Arlington for the Class of 2023! We had a great time yesterday getting to know each other during class and connecting with alumni at the Homecoming Reception.

Happy first day to the Leadership Arlington Class of 2023!
09/15/2022

Happy first day to the Leadership Arlington Class of 2023!

Name tags are printed, binders are stuffed, and while the kitties are upset the boxes are no longer empty and available ...
09/14/2022

Name tags are printed, binders are stuffed, and while the kitties are upset the boxes are no longer empty and available to play with, we are excited to welcome the Leadership Arlington Class of 2023 at the opening day program tomorrow.

You can join us to welcome the class and connect with alumni of our programs during the Homecoming Reception on September 15 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Marymount University’s Ballston Center. Purchase tickets at leadercenter.org/events/homecoming-2022/

Wonderful to see alumni of the Leadership Arlington Class of 2015 getting together! If you are part of an alumni gatheri...
09/13/2022

Wonderful to see alumni of the Leadership Arlington Class of 2015 getting together!

If you are part of an alumni gathering, we’d love to see your pics, too.

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Check out this training opportunity for nonprofit board members from Leadership Center for Excellence.
As Leadership Center for Excellence Class of 2022 Co-Class Ambassador, it was a pleasure to join fellow LCE Alumni and welcome the Class of 2023.
Great to have coffee with Dulce Carrillo, a dynamic leader in Arlington Public Schools and a fellow alumnus of the Leadership Center for Excellence, Leadership Arlington.

Thank you Leadership Center for Excellence
Friends,

Tonight, I had the great honor of receiving the very first Racial Equity Civic Engagement award. This award was presented by Volunteer Arlington and the Leadership Center for Excellence.

View Recorded Presentation here: https://youtu.be/BbAg-JAthew?t=876

This is truly an honor, and I am so grateful to be recognized by my peers, colleagues, and the entire Arlington community.

We are not done though.
We have much to keep working for.
We are still working to become one nation.
We are still working for liberty.
We are still working for justice for all.

So, I ask you to join me. Do not surrender.

It is time to take action.

Humbly yours,
JD
The next ON BOARD! training program for existing and aspiring nonprofit board members hosted by the Leadership Center for Excellence is this Thursday, May 12. Register today at leadercenter.org/on-board-2022/

It is a great opportunity to learn how to be a productive and effective board member. The training is $100 per person. Limited, need-based scholarships are available.
Are you either an established or up-and-coming leader who is interested in personal growth, civic engagement, and growing your community impact? Or do you know someone who is? The Leadership Center for Excellence is currently accepting applications and nominations for the Leadership Arlington and Ignite Young Professionals Classes of 2023. Applications are due by Friday, May 27, 2022.
Register for the Leadership Center for Excellence's 2022 Leadership Summit: leadercenter.org/summit

There are in-person and virtual options available.

It will be an exciting and powerful afternoon of “Reimagined Leadership.” Participants will have an opportunity to hear from national leaders who specialize in diversity, equity, & inclusion, the latest human resource trends, and breaking the spell of high conflict.
The Leadership Center for Excellence is hosting its next ON BOARD! training program on Thursday, May 12: leadercenter.org/on-board-2022/

It is a great opportunity for existing and aspiring nonprofit board members to learn how to be a productive and effective board member. The training is $100 per person. Limited, need-based scholarships are available.
Jeanine Finch, Chair of our Ambassador Council, was honored last week with Leadership Center for Excellence and Leadership Fairfax’s 40 under 40. The Ambassador Council goal is to attract and increase engagement of young professionals'
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The Leadership Center for Excellence is hosting its next ON BOARD! training program on Thursday, May 12: leadercenter.org/on-board-2022/

It is a great opportunity for existing and aspiring nonprofit board members to learn how to be a productive and effective board member. The training is $100 per person. Limited, need-based scholarships are available.
Congratulations to our Executive Director Kelly Garrity for being recognized as one of the Leadership Center for Excellence and Leadership Fairfax, Inc. 2022 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honorees!

We are incredibly proud of Kelly’s leadership and unwavering commitment to advocate for low-income mothers and their children to receive increased access to much-needed health care support. We look forward to celebrating Kelly and the rest of the 2022 honorees!

https://bit.ly/3JdccYK
Congratulations to our Executive Director Kelly Garrity for being recognized as one of the Leadership Center for Excellence and Leadership Fairfax, Inc. 2022 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honorees!

We are incredibly proud of Kelly’s leadership and unwavering commitment to advocate for low-income mothers and their children to receive increased access to much-needed health care support. We look forward to celebrating Kelly and the rest of the 2022 honorees!

https://bit.ly/3JdccYK
I had the unique opportunity to represent LMI today, speaking with young professionals about the benefits of Personal Branding and establishing communication about their ideas, values, beliefs, goals, and purpose. Mary Ellen Payne, a Leadership Center for Excellence CY2011 graduate, and Distinguished Marketing and Sales Executive, moderated the panel discussion.

Additional panelists were Heather Garlich, currently the Senior Vice-President, Communications, Marketing & Consumer/Community Affairs, Food Industry Association, and Greg Hamilton, who is presently the President Publisher of Arlington Magazine.

Thank you Lisa Navarra Fikes and Hannah Dannenfelser for the kind invitation.

Learn more here:
Ignite Young Professional Program: https://www.leadercenter.org/young-professionals-program/

Moderator: (https://www.leadercenter.org/creating-a-legacy-through.../)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-ellen-payne/

Panelists:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-garlich/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-hamilton-b0a710/
The first 30 people to register and attend will each receive a special door prize.

REGISTER NOW!
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT. The Leadership Center for Excellence kicked off the 2022 MLK Day of Service. Watch the kick-off event
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