Alumni Spotlight l Lead Virginia

Alumni Spotlight

Alumni

Alumni Spotlights


03

Dec
2020

Josh Sawyers, Class of 2019


Josh Sawyers
Josh Sawyers

Innovation Center Manager, The University of Virginia's College at Wise
St. Paul, VA

What was your biggest takeaway or lesson learned from Lead Virginia that continues to resonate with you today?

One statement that John Thomas made during the opening session in Williamsburg made a particularly significant impression: “If true leadership is the ability to understand the needs and interests of those we serve, then there must be opportunities for leaders to acquire that broader perspective.” Lead Virginia provides that opportunity.

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Nov
2020

Beth Bortz, Class of 2007


Beth Bortz
Beth Bortz

President and CEO, Virginia Center for Health Innovation
Richmond, VA

What was your biggest takeaway or lesson learned from Lead Virginia that continues to resonate with you today?

Civil discourse is essential in a well-functioning democracy. We need to listen more. When we do, we find that we agree on more than we thought possible, and usually some compromise exists.

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