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Valley Leadership™ is committed to empowering every Arizonan to lead. Get to know our programs!

Apply for Catalyze Class 6

Applications for our newest Catalyze cohort are now open!

Empowering People Who Get Things Done for Arizona

Are you ready to make a difference? When you say yes, we’ll take you on a journey. It starts with learning and development to help you build a foundation to better understand yourself, your leadership skills and the issues facing Arizona. You’ll then have the opportunity to put your leadership to the test and take action on the most pressing issues facing our state through Impact Maker™. 

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Leadership Programming

We’ve been strengthening Arizona leaders for over 45 years. How we prepare leaders is guided by our Principles of Doing®, a leadership framework that shapes our programs and experiences across Arizona. And no matter how you engage with us, you’ll come away with new skills and experiences, new connections, broader perspective, and a personal plan for how you’ll make a difference going forward.

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Impact Maker™

We launched Impact Maker™ as a collaborative space to solve challenges together, with a commitment to long-term change that strengthens Arizona. We invite all Valley Leadership™ alumni to support and join this effort, working with community champions and experts to create and execute thoughtful, strategic solutions to issues that matter most to Arizona. 

What’s Happening at VL

Valley Leadership’s latest Dinner & Dialogue series brought Arizonans together across lines of difference to address the state’s housing and homelessness challenges. Discover the critical community takeaways from these conversations, including how we can balance immediate short-term relief with long-term systemic change.
In honor of pride month, we’re highlighting an inspiring mentorship duo from the New Pathways for Youth program. This interview spotlights a duo whose bond embodies the values of integrity, authenticity, and leadership.
Every leadership journey is an opportunity to look closely at the systems, histories, and innovations that shape our state. For Valley Leadership’s Explore Class 5, our recent program day in Downtown Mesa offered a powerful look at how history, culture, entrepreneurship, and intentional community investment intersect. From grassroots anti-displacement advocacy to small business collaboration and cutting-edge innovation, the cohort saw firsthand how communities thrive when leaders work together to ensure growth benefits everyone.

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