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An advanced leadership program, LEAP is designed for emerging and existing leaders who are eager to do more for the Pioneer Valley region.

Leadership Pioneer Valley brings together leaders from

all employment sectors of the region – small business, nonprofit, government, corporate, academia...
people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds...
all regions of Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties, including urban, rural, inner-city, suburban...

...to develop as leaders, strategic thinkers, policy makers, problem solvers, and change-agents in the Pioneer Valley.

Greater self-awareness – refine your personal and public leadership skills and learn how to draw on these personal assets to affect positive change.
Recognition for yourself and your organization for your voluntary civic activities.
Knowledge of the communities and region that make up the Pioneer Valley – its challenges, opportunities and potential.
Better opportunities for taking an active and effective role in addressing community needs.
Connection to a group of diverse contacts and an excellent communication network.
Continuing collaboration post-graduation by maintaining connections to alumni through organized activities and online forums.