LEAD VIRGINIA

05/19/2026

05/15/2026

The art of the possible on full display in Southern Virginia for Lead Virginia’s Class of 2026. A region overcoming double digit unemployment a generation ago and 20 years into an economic transformation. A Virginia community college one of 25 in the nation to be a finalist for the prestigious Aspen Award. Two philanthropic foundations collaborating on quality of life initiatives to uplift their communities with job opportunities as a focus. Thanks to all for welcoming a new group of leaders and sharing your stories of navigating the hard things and building anew.

05/14/2026

Lead Virginia alumni welcome the Class of 2026 to the Southern Virginia region with food, libations, duckpin bowling and conversation at . Love seeing our alumni from across the region as the class will explore Martinsville/Henry County and Danville/Pittsylvania County over the next two and a half days. Thanks to Anne Moore Sparks, Allison Moore, Jennifer Doss, Cassie Jones, Nick Setliff, Emma Sellers and Tina Leone for a warm welcome to the Class of 2026!

05/05/2026

Still thinking about last week’s Spring Gathering at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards.

So grateful to bring together such an incredible network of alumni, partners, and friends for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and meaningful conversation.

This network continues to inspire us every day. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

04/27/2026

Lead Virginia welcomed the Class of 2026 as they began their journey with the Hampton Roads Opening Session earlier this month. This session explores Hampton Roads' impact across the Commonwealth and the nation, while also creating space for class members to build social capital, deepen relationships, and engage with leaders who are shaping Virginia’s future.

04/18/2026

Day three for the Class of 2026: inspiration from students at The Achievable Dream Academy, meeting our service men and women on board the USS Arlington, hearing and seeing first hand how innovation meets healthcare needs in the region, and seeing the amazing Coastal Offshore Wind project underway at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal. Finally, a beautiful sunset brings an end to a full day.

04/17/2026

Lead Virginia’s Class of 2026 in Hampton Roads day two. NASA, Virginia Tech’s partnership at Tech Center, HII-Newport Nres Shipbuilding. Hampton Roads is setting the bar high on regional collaboration and innovation.

04/15/2026

Lead Virginia board members gather in Virginia Beach for dinner in preparation for tomorrow’s business meeting and welcoming a new Class of 2026. Thank you to fellow board member Jim Miller ‘24 for arranging a lovely evening at .

01/30/2026

Connect. Enlighten. Inspire. Apply for Lead Virginia’s Class of 2026 by February 1 at leadvirginia.org/apply/application.aspx.

01/28/2026

Apply for Lead Virginia’s Class of 2026 and join a network of leaders who are addressing some of Virginia’s most complex challenges with creative, effective solutions. Apply at leadvirginia.org/apply/application.aspx.