Our Mission
Leadership Upper Valley builds community leadership resources.
What is Leadership Upper Valley?
  • As a non-profit enterprise, Leadership Upper Valley was designed after the acclaimed Leadership New Hampshire model, which, with its Leadership Institute, offers a knowledge-expanding experience of nine day-long sessions (one day per month between September 2009 - May 2010 in addition to a Welcome/Overview session and Graduation) focused on key aspects of regional community life: (1) Economic Development, (2) Education, (3) Government & Politics, (4) the Arts & The Creative Economy, (5) Communication, (6) Health and Human Services, and (7) Transportation.
  • It provides the bridge between enduring community values and knowledgeable leadership.
What are its Values?
  • Leadership is derived from passion.
  • 'Sense of place' is respected.
  • Broad-based knowledge enhances leadership in the evolving character of the Upper Valley region.
  • Different styles of leadership in each community are the foundation of our area’s ethos.
  • Adult learning uniquely combines listening, reading, experiencing and doing.
What are its Operating Principles?
  • We work for the greater good.
  • We preserve and cultivate our community’s mores and heritage.
  • We ensure that enduring relationships among Leadership Upper Valley participants provide the foundation for the social and economic health of the Upper Valley region.
  • We rely on proactive and predictive thinking in a rapidly changing world.
  • We combine Yankee ingenuity with respect for "neighbor."
How can you Benefit?
  • You will be closer to success … and feel better about yourself and your community.
  • You will have an extensive base of actionable knowledge about the Upper Valley region.
  • You will gain new insights into leadership and how to make things happen.
  • You will be part of an accessible network of thought leaders.
Who Should Apply?
  • Any current or potential leader in his or her community from any walk of life: business owner, artist, stay-at-home parent, teacher, healthcare worker.
  • Anyone who wants to learn more about the Upper Valley region.
  • Any leader who tries to be more actively engaged in his or her community.
  • Anyone who will commit a day a month for nine months, and pay $975, payable either by the participant or the participant’s employer.
How do I Apply?
Applications will be accepted for 2010-2011 beginning March 5, 2010 thru May 31, 2010.
Click here to view the application process for the Leadership Institute.
Click here for the 2010-2011 Leadership Institute online application.
Course Schedule
Click here to review the course schedule.
Who are some of the past graduates?
Click here to see a list of past graduates.
What Are People Saying?
Read how recent graduates of The Leadership Institute and one of their employers feels about the program.
Still have questions?
Contact Lisa Johnson at Vital Communities by email or call (802) 291-1718.