About Leadership Metro Richmond

Who We Are

Leadership Metro Richmond (LMR) is our region's community leadership development and engagement organization. LMR began in 1980 to improve racial, gender, and socio-economic divides in our area's community leadership. Today over 2,000 diverse leaders have participated in our 10-month leadership development program, Leadership Quest. Our graduates mirror our region and include individuals who have been publicly recognized as key leaders in our area and leaders who quietly make significant impact in their communities. We connect diverse leaders with one another and partner with organizations to create opportunities for community engagement. LMR provides leaders with an environment for high-performing conversations, broadens their knowledge and perspectives about our region, and inspires them to serve unselfishly.

In addition to Leadership Quest, we provide activities and programs for our alumni and the community to strengthen our region's leadership. LMR connects diverse leaders for greater cooperation and understanding. We provide effective community leadership tools and leverage strategic partners to connect leaders to community engagement opportunities that deliver value and create community impact. LMR increases awareness and knowledge of key regional issues through thoughtful examination of the assets and challenges within our region. We gather multiple perspectives on those key issues while creating a safe environment of understanding and respect of the viewpoints of others. LMR inspires collaboration, inclusion, and unselfish service.

Our Mission

Leadership Metro Richmond convenes, prepares, and activates leaders to guide the greater Richmond region forward.

We Value

Continuous Learning
We believe in an evolution of community improvement, driven by leaders equipped with knowledge and informed by their lived experiences.
Inclusion & Respect
We believe that all individuals should be respected represented, and their contributions valued.
Collaboration
We believe that working together across difference creates better connection, understanding, and solution building.
Open Conversations
We believe that we must foster an environment where individuals can engage in challenging dialogue with civility and are respected and heard.

Support Our Mission

Help Us Build a Stronger Richmond Region

Thanks to the generous support of LMR alumni and friends, we are able to provide programs and opportunities for community leaders to connect with one another, to increase their understanding of key community issues, and to serve in an impactful manner.
By supporting LMR, you will play an integral role in advancing our mission of strengthening the Richmond region by connecting diverse leaders and preparing them to serve.

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