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Leadership
Fairfax
Institute
Senior Executives, CEOs and Director Level Employees with an eye on strategic initiatives, community building and multi-sector relationships. Focus on collaboration, connectivity, community challenges, self-awareness, and racial equity.
10 month program
1 full day/month
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Emerging Leaders
Institute
Mid-Level Managers, Project Managers and Employees looking to advance their careers to the next level through skill building in communications, presentations and emotional awareness. Work in teams to accomplish a community service project.
10 month program
1 full day/month
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Lifetime
Leaders
Program
Retirees and Employees nearing retirement looking for volunteer opportunities, networking and the skills to guide the next step in the adventure. Learn about ways to engage following retirement, volunteerism and using your experience to help others.
6 classes/12 weeks
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LFI and ELI Classes start September 2022, and LLP classes start October. The plan is to host all classes in person. Only a few slots remain so apply today for the opportunity to change your future! |
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Congratulations to Newest LFI and ELI Grads
Class of 2022
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Leadership Fairfax held a joint commencement ceremony for the Leadership Fairfax Institute Signature Program and the Emerging Leaders Institute Classes of 2022 on Wednesday, June 9 at Window Plaza at Reston Town Center, recognizing over 50 talented and accomplished leaders from across the region. Check out the full list of grads below and pictures of the event can be found here, courtesy of East 27 Creative. A huge thank you to Boston Properties, our board members, team advisors, faculty and volunteers that made the event possible.
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LFI Class of 2022 Graduates:
John Alexa
Ayse Alexander
Debra Allen
Andrea Crossett
Kenneth Dobbs, Jr.
Emily Fary
Jeanine Finch
Rosemarie Floyd
Mahwish Hamlani
Jenny Heflin
Mercedes Kirkland-Doyle
Long Lai
Pamela Leary
Stephanie Ludington
Jake Mages
Selina March
Kylie McCleaf
Carolyn Mullen
Heather O'Malley
Rex Pagerie
Doug Povich
Kate Reen
Nathan Robertson
Justin Ruble
Deborah Severson
Susan Sims
Katrina Smith
Grelia Steele
Harmonie Taddeo
Tessema Tefferi
Robin Wilson
Spencer Wood
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ELI Class of 2022 Graduates:
Levon Ananyan
Felicia Barnes
Emily Burton
Beth Czupil
Si Mohamed Ghiwane
Brandon Horst
Katie Knight
Andrew Lampropoulos
Tuyen Le
Shuang Ma
Kelly Mai
Ryan Malkes
Kelly McNerney
Dan Robles
Yoselin Peñas
Cheryle Thorne-Harris
Tabitha Toema
Veva Wallace
Arrika Watkins
Jameel Yusuf
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Board of Supervisors Breakfast
Live and In Person from Capital One Hall
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Leadership Fairfax hosted our annual Board of Supervisors Breakfast on May 26 for the first in person Supervisors Breakfast since 2019! Guests had the opportunity to hear directly from Chairman Jeffrey McKay and each Supervisor about the challenges and opportunities in all nine districts.
The event was lively, inspiring and humbling as the Supervisors discussed issues pertaining to our community including mental health, gun violence and drug use, recognizing that we all have a role to play in improving our communities through education, community outreach and volunteerism.
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Emcee Casey Veatch, LFI'99 also facilitated more lighthearted conversations about the Supervisors' accomplishments in their districts, best parks and recreation spots in the county and greatest features of each district. The Katherine K. Hanley Award for Public Service was presented to Thomas Fleetwood, Director of Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development for his more than 20 years of service to the Fairfax community.
We are grateful to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Event sponsors - including Rise and Shine Sponsor Cigna - our Board of Directors, Volunteer ELI and LFI Students, and the talented, welcoming and dedicated check in, planning and time keeping volunteers who made the event a huge success. It's good to be back in the game! Photos from the event can be viewed here.
Inset photo: Former recipient, Kevin Greenlief, LFI'95, the Honorable Kate Hanley and 2022 recipient, Thomas Fleetwood.
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Leadership Fairfax Co-sponsored 14th Regional Community Partnership Forum on June 8 at George Mason University’s Arlington campus - Read More below... |
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Community Forum Panel: More than lip service...
The term "pivot" used to annoy Karen Cleveland, president and CEO of Leadership Fairfax. Then the pandemic struck. Pivoting became the modus operandi for most businesses, organizations and governmental agencies, which bobbed and weaved to...
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The presentation slides have been provided for reference and a full recording is available for those that weren't able to attend. We look forward to you joining us at a future Community Forum.
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Calling all Tree Huggers, Green Panthers, Green Activists, and all Nature Lovers!
YLN Volunteer Service Day
Ages 13 - 22 - July 14
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Youth who participate in YLN Service Day will experience the following opportunities:
- Learn about the effect of invasive non-native plants on our ecosystem.
- Have the chance to educate the people in their community in a positive way.
- Learn skills related to removal of invasive vines from trees.
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Calling All Engineers, Makers and Sailors
All Aboard Alums for the Cardboard Regatta
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On August 13, over 50 teams will race life-sized cardboard boats on Lake Anne and we want Leadership Fairfax to be represented! The Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta is a community event designed to foster a sense of Reston pride, celebrate the family-friendly atmosphere of historic Lake Anne Plaza, and support the Reston Museum. If you're available on August 13 and knowledgeable regarding all things pressed cardboard and duct tape, let us know! Email us at susan@leadershipfairfax.org if you're interested.
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Tameca Brown, ELI'19 recently took a new role as the Manager of Training Organizational Development at Fairfax County Park Authority.
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Chellie Cameron, LFI'11 will join the Philadelphia Chamber Commerce as President and CEO on July 1, formerly serving as CEO of the Philadelphia International Airport.
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Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce honored first responders at the 44th Annual Valor Awards, recognizing Major Eli Cory, ELI'14 with the Gold Award Medal of Valor. |
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Janel Giambrone, LFI'19 was promoted to Senior Vice President -Business Banking Team Leader at M&T Bank in March. |
Mercedes Kirkland-Doyle, LFI'22 CEO of the The Good News Community Kitchen launched a Fairfax County location in April to address hunger.
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D'Ivonne Holman, LFI'19 joined The Lamb Center of Centreville to lead the organization as their new Director of Development in April.
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Alicia Liddle, LFI'21 recently joined Northwest Federal Credit Union as their Relationship Manager, Company Partnership Program.
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Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce honored first responders at the 44th Annual Valor Awards, recognizing Capt. Brendan Hooke, LFI'19 with the Gold Award Medal of Valor. |
Marie Robles, LFI'18 accepted a new role as the Chief Financial Officer at Transportation Federal Credit Union.
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Paul Stanford, ELI'20 entered into a new position with the City of Baltimore as the Director of Grants Administration.
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Cheryle Thorne-Harris, ELI'22 took a new role as a Commercial and Industrial Lender at Capital Bank. |
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Serve Fairfax County on a Board, Authority or Commission - Talented Volunteers Needed
Easy as B - A - C
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There are many opportunities for residents to serve on various Boards, Authorities, and Commissions (BACs) that report to the Board of Supervisors. Leadership Fairfax graduates are well prepared and trained to provide valuable service on these BACs. If interested in serving on a Fairfax Board, Authority or Commission, reach out to CEO Karen Cleveland to identify the best opportunity for you.
- Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments (commercial and appraisal experience preferred)
- Wetlands Board
- Library Board
- Alcohol Safety Action Program Local Policy Board
- Police Civilian Review Panel, Former Law Enforcement Representative
A full list of the Board's BACs can be found here.
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Community Leadership is an important pillar of our ELI Program. Teams build relationships, collaborate with nonprofit leaders, learn from peers and experience first-hand the opportunities to make a difference in Northern Virginia. Help young leaders and your nonprofit - submit today!
Project Proposals Due by August 19, 2022.
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THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL PARTNERS |
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