Alumni

A primary goal of LPV is for LEAP participants to connect and establish long-term bonds with fellow participants within their year and across multiple years.

LPV Alumni will aim to improve the quality of the Pioneer Valley and its communities by:

• Supporting the continued development and expansion of the LEAP  program

• Initiating collective discussion and resolution of community issues by working together and sharing resources

• Planning networking and learning events on a regular basis to encourage leadership sustainability and awareness of issues facing our community

Program participants will be taught specific skills and develop comfort in communicating with people across traditional boundaries – and will be shown ways to sustain and enhance those networks over time.

LPV will offer many ways for alumni to stay connected with each other and sustain their collaborations, through Facebook, LinkedIn, and by organizing alumni meet-ups throughout the Valley. Alumni are also encouraged to come up with their own ways to stay connected – whether it’s an impromptu gathering, building their own social network, or reaching out to fellow alumni for a specific opportunity.

Leadership Pioneer Valley should be considered a lifetime of learning and connecting. Alumni will have occasion to attend social events, workshops, and other learning opportunities. We will also create possibilities for alum to be next session’s curriculum developers, trainers, and Steering Committee members.

LPV will connect program alumni to opportunities to serve on boards of directors or get involved in community organizations.

• Class of 2012
• Class of 2013
• Class of 2014
• Class of 2015
• Class of 2016
• Class of 2017
• Class of 2018
• LEAP '19

Memberships

LPV alumni and supporters are encouraged to become annual members.  Being a member allows you to continue building connections across classes, access continuing education opportunities, and stay up to date on regional issues.  Your support is vital to the future of LPV, allowing us to offer tuition assistance.  We greatly appreciate all levels of support.  Consider becoming a member of LPV today at any level.  All members receive discounts on attendance of LPV events and other benefits.

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Alumni Steering Committee

Richard Griffin, City of Springfield, LPV '14

Lydia Rivera-Early, Springfield Technical Community College, LPV '13