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Edwards to Succeed Goodman Smith as Tenure Ends in July RICHMOND, VA – July 14, 2025 – Leadership Metro Richmond (LMR), a premier community leadership and development organization with a

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! As we reflect on what the next few weeks of celebration mean to our community and us as community leaders, I think about the opportunities that

We are all born to be caregivers. At an early age, we learn to care for our toys, our rambunctious pets and yes, even our siblings. As we get older,

You may have noticed a new series of Leadership Metro Richmond events over the past few months entitled: Synapse Hub 027. Greta Kidd (LMR Class of 2020), Vice President of Member

What comes to mind when you think of the transition of leadership?  Do you think of a collaborative exchange of knowledge and seamless transfer of power, or do you think of frustration and stress

The American Dream had drawn people to its shores since before it was a country, even before it was America. It has long been a beacon of hope and a

At the beginning of the year, we announced The VCU Entrepreneurship Academy, a partnership between the VCU Da Vinci Center, The Jackson Ward Collective and Activation Capital. When Garett Westlake approached us about partnering

Diversity is not a two-dimensional subject. There are lots of ways to define diversity, and organizations that truly value diversity recognize that everyone brings value to the table.  That’s the takeaway from

As we approach the end Women’s History Month, we recognize and celebrate the community impact of female leaders within the LMR network and the paths they have forged for future leaders across our region. Among this group is Linda Tiller (LMR Class of 2011), who recently retired as Executive Director of Hanover

If you were a member of the LMR Class of ’19, you know that when you hear someone shout “G-Q” you respond “1-9”. This call and repeat started at our