Leadership Pioneer Valley

Formed in 2010 to build a network of emerging and existing leaders to address the challenges and opportunities of the entire Pioneer Valley, the program is designed to raise awareness of the needs and challenges that affect the region, and enhance individual leadership skills.

The inaugural class launched in October of 2011 and each year a new class of roughly 40 participants begins in September and graduates the following June. Each year participants engage in a balanced combination of retreats, day-long seminars, and small group activities that are topically-relevant and ever-changing -- exposing them to many community-minded perspectives, resources and mentors through an open and transformative forum.