By the time I moved from DC to Richmond in 2010, I knew I wanted to make this region my …
Taking Action on Our Interests
About five years ago, LMR hosted dinner with some community leaders and alumni. Nathan Burrell, the Superintendent of the James River …
Bringing Nonprofits Together
I did not know what to expect out of joining LMR’s Leadership Quest Class of 2019 beyond learning about the …
Promoting Richmond’s Diversity to Visitors
Tourism in the Richmond region continues to grow at a fast pace. We’ve seen an explosion of culinary talent, the …
The Making of a Unique Recipe
It started with Sunday brunches at Suja’s house. We looked forward to her French toast and Moroccan lamb merguez ragout…mmm, …
A Growing Community of Collaboration
Leadership Metro Richmond (LMR) is proud once again to partner with the Valentine and the Capital Region Collaborative to select …
A Bridge into Board Service
Recently, I celebrated my 15-year LMR class reunion. I and many of my classmates gathered to reminisce about our time …
Joining Forces for Tomorrow’s Leaders
As I take a moment to reflect on my career path, I am thankful for the opportunities that I have …
“In This Place, They Have a Face”
They are the faceless individuals you don’t see standing on the corner when you’re stopped at a traffic light. They …
Communities Need Constructive Conversation
Avoidance. Having conversations that challenge our beliefs, values, biases and perceptions is seen by many as stressful. Who is looking …