I will always cherish my Leadership Arlington experience. The sincere friendships are life long and the time spent learning about how and where to give back is priceless. I learned more about my city and what makes it tick than I have anywhere else. Everything is amazing from the group leaders to the sessions and the amazing opportunities they create for each individual.

"Leadership Arlington was a unique experience that expanded my community connections and enabled me to broaden my knowledge of resources in Arlington. I highly recommend the program to newcomers as well as life-long Arlington residents, it's a great way to get plugged in!"

Leadership Arlington was one of the best leadership development and networkng experiences I've participated in. Exposure to the variety of opportunities to serve our community has led to ways for me to give back that I never knew existed. In addition, the relationships that I built across such a diverse group of individuals has been rewarding both personally and professionally!

Leadership Arlington is a one-of-a-kind experience, with endless networking opportunities. Learning so much about what the City has to offer and understanding the need for all industries to come together to keep this City viable is truly amazing. Every day I find myself thinking about ways I can contribute to the growth of Arlington. I appreciate Leadership Arlington for providing the roadmap to navigate and be effective in Arlington

Leadership Arlington blew away my expectations and the experience in the program is irreplaceable. Learning about Arlington and where we can make an impact in the growth of our city was the best part of the program. Changes to anything starts with courageous conversations that are led by leaders and this program helps you find your place. Thank you Leadership Arlington for the relationships, experience and growth!

As an Arlington native whose heart has been rooted in this community my whole life, Leadership Arlington provided the knowledge to match with the passion I have for the City and its people. Understanding the mechanisms of the City economics, learning what organizations address what problems, and connecting with several key stakeholders and like-minded individuals has had a tremendous impsct on my mission of creating more value for the underserved communities of Arlington. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to help build this great community. 10/10

I enjoyed the experience I had with Leadership Arlington. I loved connecting with people from all over my community and learning about the city I grew up in. From economic development to arts and culture, there are so many facets to living and working in Arlington. I have stayed on since I was a student in the BEST CLASS EVER of 2017! I was the class representative and then moved on to sitting on the Board of Directors as Co-Director of the Youth Leadership Arlington class. I am so fortunate to get to work with our students now and share all the wonderful leadership opportunities for them in our great city!

My involvement with Leadership Arlington has been invaluable, both personally and professionally. As a class member, I formed lasting relationships while learning about the inner workings of the city that are unknown to most residents. I now maintain my active membership as a Board Member, enjoying the ability to continue finding new ways to give back to my community and encouraging others to do the same!

Leadership Arlington is a tremendous program for community-focused individuals (or businesses) to get involved with real stakeholders and leaders in the city. I learned about the unique history we have here in Arlington. Most importantly, through the course of the program and time spent after, I've developed sincere relationships with leaders-movers and shakers-all over our community. You will definitely get a lot from this program, if you are willing to dive in and get involved with your class and the organizations that make it unique.

The networking and relationships I’ve made through Leadership Arlington, both through the program with my classmates, and my fellow board members, has established connections both personally and professionally that will last a lifetime. I’m also grateful for the Camp Thurman team-building retreat and the increased appetite Leadership Arlington has instilled in me to embrace the unknown and step outside my comfort zone to take on new challenges and opportunities.