Leadership Quest

Each year, LMR accepts a diverse group of community leaders into its flagship program, Leadership Quest. Through a ten-month program -- which includes formal community leadership training, access to high-impact decision-makers, and networking opportunities to name a few -- these individuals develop the necessary framework to make a positive and lasting impact in the greater Richmond Region.

Participants in the Leadership Quest program bring a wealth of experience, passion and know-how as they begin the shift from community members to leaders who are focused on creating sustainable change across the region. Using servant leadership principles and a focus on community engagement as its foundation, Leadership Quest uses a dynamic mix of intense retreats, expert presenters, and immersion teams.

"The LMR experience provided me with insight into Greater Richmond's global issues and introduced me to a network of business and government leaders who I can partner with to address these issues."

Thom Gelozin, LMR Class of 1997

, Chief Financial Officer, Central Virginia, Better Business Bureau

"LMR provided an opportunity to gain leadership skills, understand the importance of community involvement, and to interact with and learn from community leaders."

Linda Jackson-Shaw, LMR Class of 1985

, Former Human Resource Director, Department of Juvenile Justice, Commonwealth of Virginia

"Every session prepared and equipped me for tomorrow no matter the outcome. It was worth every penny and sacrifice because the experience is a gift that keeps on giving and will always be with me."

Satara T. Woodson, LMR Class of 2018

, Family Services Supervisor, Department of Social Services, City of Richmond

"The LMR Quest experience brought me a wide and diverse network of colleagues in the community. It is a time to come together with 70 people united in the effort for personal growth and for community change."

John Richardson-Lauve, LMR Class of 2019

, Director of Mental Health and Lead Trauma and Resilience Educator, Childsavers

"As a new resident of Virginia, I have enjoyed making new connections with my LMR colleagues and learning more about the region. I now see how our localities are working to make our region better and I know how I can lead others to take part!"<...

Hollie Woodruff, LMR Class of 2020

, Senior Minister, Seventh Street Christian Church

"My experience with LMR has been an amazing opportunity to meet people from all around Richmond, learn from the life experiences of others, and a chance to develop both personally and professionally. Being a part of Leadership Quest Class of 20...

Melanie Jenkins, LMR Class of 2020

, Director of Institutional Effectiveness, University of Richmond

The Leadership Quest Class of 2021 graduated on Wednesday, June 3, 2021.
Please enjoy the ceremony and reception photos in the gallery below.

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