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About LEAD VIRGINIA
Mission
LEAD VIRGINIA links
diverse proven leaders to promote a statewide
perspective and improve the quality of life in
the Commonwealth.
Goals
LEAD VIRGINIA seeks
to build social capital through a forum for:
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sharing
knowledge and gaining deeper insights into
complex statewide issues
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generating
visionary solutions to statewide challenges
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networking,
collaborating and exchanging resources
Some 20 years ago
the Commonwealth’s corporate and civic leaders
knew each other by name and face. Today, that is
no longer true. As Virginia has grown in
complexity with an influx of new industries and
a more diverse population, combined with the
impact of the global economy, leaders with a
shared, statewide perspective are few.
LEAD VIRGINIA is
creating such a non-partisan network of
informed, active leaders with a shared vision
for the Commonwealth’s future. Graduates are
challenged to work within and outside the
political arena to usher in positive change for
the state. LEAD VIRGINIA prepares these leaders
to:
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identify
statewide common problems, opportunities,
priorities and solutions
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understand each
others’ individual challenges, priorities
and concerns
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focus more on
the greater good for all Virginians and less
on regional and partisan priorities when
acting on the state level
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solve problems
and seek wise public policy and visionary
infrastructure that will take Virginia into
the future
LEAD VIRGINIA
educates participants about regional differences
and statewide needs through the shared
experience of seven intense monthly sessions
held across the state. The program is endorsed
and designed by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce
and state universities, and many other states
successfully run such programs, making this a
proven model for developing a statewide network
of leaders.
Incorporation and Non-Profit Status
LEAD VIRGINIA incorporated in March 2005 as a
charitable and educational organization. It is
non-profit and non-partisan and maintains an
office at the Virginia Chamber of Commerce,
Richmond. LEAD VIRGINIA is recognized as exempt
from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code. Contributions to LEAD
VIRGINIA are deductible under Section 170 of the
code and LEAD VIRGINIA is qualified to receive
tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or
gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the
Code. LEAD VIRGINIA's Employer
Identification Number is 59-3806367.
2008 Board of
Directors and Staff
A
geographically, professionally and personally
diverse
2008
Board of Directors
provides
oversight. LEAD VIRGINIA is staffed by:
Susan
Horne - President
and Chief Executive Officer,
shorne@leadva.org
Amanda
Keller –
Director of Programs and Operations,
akeller@leadva.org
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