Congratulations to twenty-seven leaders who have graduated from the Leadership Loudoun program. Graduates formed a network of diverse community leaders and gained a strengthened sense of personal and professional growth. Leadership Loudoun strives to develop and engage community leaders to serve the good of Loudoun County. 
 
In addition to presenting issue days with experts discussing the topics: 1) gang activity, 2) bringing business to Loudoun County, 3) affordable housing, and 4) historic preservation, the Class of 2009 completed four Community Impact Projects, working with non profits to serve real needs in Loudoun County. 

The projects are:  1. Working with Loudoun Interfaith Relief, established a program to feed lunch to lower income children this summer; 2. Developed a business plan for Friends of Mental Health to build awareness about A Place to Call Home – rental subsidies for Loudoun residents who experience mental illness; 3. Developed a volunteer program for the Loudoun Community Health Center; and 4. Designed and provided a one-day staff retreat, focusing in teambuilding and strategy.

The Leadership Loudoun Class of 2009 has partnered with four local non profit organzations on community impact projects that reflect it's mission to work together to serve the good of Loudoun County, Virginia.  Below you will find information about the projects.

Loudoun Interfaith Relief

 In July, over 100 school-aged children enrolled in the Loudoun County Mental Health summer camps program will be fed healthy and nutritious lunches as a result of a community partnership among several nonprofits – Loudoun Interfaith Relief, Leadership Loudoun, and 100 Women Strong. The effort is a legacy Community Impact Project developed and implemented by a small group within the Leadership Loudoun Class of 2009 who named the project “School’s Out for Summer” (SOS). Group members are: Betsy Fields, Nicole Fulgham, Jackie Hagenston, Erin McLellan, Laura Merrell, Catherine Motivans and Ashlie Vickers. interfaith_relief

Leadership Loudoun is accepting applications for the Class of 2010.  The 8-month leadership program is dedicated to developing and engaging leaders who work together to serve the good of Loudoun County, Virginia. During the program year, participants explore current challenges facing Loudoun County and learn how to become agents of change.  leadership_loudoun_application_2010

Leadership Loudoun members, Class of 2009 participants and Loudoun County High School Leadership students travelled to Richmond on February 18, 2009 and met with the Loudoun County Legislative Delegation, Secretary of Natural Resources Preston Bryant, and Former Attorney General Bob McDonnell.  Many thanks to Delegate Joe May's office for helping to coordinate the trip.  A highlight of the trip was when Delegate May introduced Leadership Loudoun in the House Gallery during the session.