Josh Sawyers, Class of 2019

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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September
2020

Herm Shelanski, Class of 2019

Herm Shelanski

Vice President Strategy and Business Development, Newport News Shipbuilding - A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
Norfolk, VA

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

I was grateful for the opportunity to learn about the full extent of our beautiful state and the caring and wonderful citizens working hard to better the social and economic outlook of their and other’s lives. And how my classmates, the best classmates one could ask for (2019, best class ever!), are accurate representatives of those citizens and the greatness of our state!

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August
2020

Gloria Witt, Class of 2019

Gloria Witt

Founder & CEO, Define Success Coaching & Facilitation Services
Madison Heights, VA

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

The program underscored the power of collaboration and social capital in transforming businesses, local government agencies, and non-profit organizations. When they all work together, change happens, and it makes a powerful difference in their communities.

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Josh Sawyers, Class of 2019

Josh Sawyers

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

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Herm Shelanski, Class of 2019

Herm Shelanski

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

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Gloria Witt, Class of 2019

Gloria Witt

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