Leadership Fauquier

09/04/2026

Our 2026 class project focused on Affordable Housing. We had two groups: Strategic Initiatives and Community Impact. The Community Impact group put together this video.

Part of the 2026 Leadership Fauquier cohort organized and completed...

09/03/2026

At the beginning of the program year, participants do a self-evaluation on their social and emotional skills. They do the same evaluation at the end of the year so they can reflect on their growth.

Self-awareness is a key part of leadership. Which of these signs do you see in your own leadership?

09/02/2026

During Give Local Piedmont, Stephanie and Chrissi discussed the true purpose of the opening retreat. Our next retreat is just two weeks away!

09/01/2026

Look at these wonderful Leadership folks showing up for our community!

09/01/2026

It's hard to believe it's already September! Last year, we had a great time gathering for casual coffee and conversation as well as chatting about the program. So it's time for another round of Leaders and Lattes! These casual coffee events are a great time to drop in and chat with other alumni. Drop in whenever you can and stay as long as you like. No RSVP required, but it is appreciated for planning purposes:
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08/30/2026

Please join me in wishing a very happy birthday to our Board Vice President, Chrissi Gore!

08/29/2026

Congratulations to Richard Benavidez (2026 Cohort) and Michael Fisher (Current Cohort) on all the hard work that earned this award!

08/28/2026

Look who it is: Richard Benavidez, 2026 Cohort!
Richard is highlighted in this recent issue of the Town Crier. We loved reading that his goal is to "continue learning and growing, both professionally and personally, so he's prepared for whatever opportunities come next."

The Town is lucky to have Richard as chief mechanic and so his is team. We are proud to have him in our alumni community!

08/27/2026

Congratulations to all of the Leadership Fauquier alumni recognized in the 2026 Fauquier Times Readers' Choice Awards. We are so proud of you and thankful to ALL of our alumni who lead, serve, and make Fauquier County stronger every day!

Best Financial Advisor: Jeremy Noel, Edward Jones
Best Mortgage Provider: Marcus Fields, Fields Mortgage Group
Best Real Estate Agent: Becky Miller, Piedmont Fine Properties
Best Firefighter: Matthew Shields, Fauquier County Fire Rescue System
Best Law Enforcement Officer: Mike Isenberg, Re*****on Police Department
Finalist for Best Public Servant & Spirit of Fauquier: Rachael Brinson , Town of Re*****on, Virginia
Finalist for Best Volunteer: Chrissi Gore, Community Volunteer
Finalist for Best Law Enforcement Officer: Justin Pierce, Warrenton Police Department

08/26/2026

We wrap up our intro posts with Christen Grimes! Christen is a dedicated nurse leader at Fauquier Health, known for her active commitment to patient safety, operational excellence, and continuous performance improvement. Leveraging structured frameworks such as the A3 problem-solving methodology, she drives organizational quality and fosters strong interprofessional collaboration across administrative and clinical teams. As an active contributor to statewide initiatives, including the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative, VHHA focus groups, and serving on the board of Healthy Families and the EHDI of the VDH. Christen emphasizes accountability, regulatory reform, and high-quality evidence based clinical standards to enhance patient outcomes and support the bedside and ancillary teams.