Leadership Coachella Valley is a program designed to identify, motivate and develop future community leaders. The program encourages involvement by providing knowledge and perspective on valleywide needs and concerns. Participants meet current community leaders in forum and group discussion settings.
Program
Once a month from September through June, participants attend an all-day seminar in which important community issues are reviewed and discussed. The format includes a combination of presentations, panel discussions and hands-on visits to locales relevant to the day’s theme. Experts share their insights and views and interact with participants during lively discussions.
Topics Include:
Leadership, Team Building & History
Government, Judicial Process, Law Enforcement
Housing, Poverty & Agriculture
Health Care & Social Services
Art, Culture & Recreation
Communicatins & the Media
Education & Non-Profits
Transportation & Energy
Economic Drivers of the Valley
Environmental Issues
Our Sponsors
Students
Interested individuals apply for admittance to Leadership Coachella Valley. Up to 40 emerging leaders are selected each August based upon their demonstrated potential, commitment to community, and desire to assume a greater responsibility.
Founders
Leadership Coachella Valley, a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 corporation, was founded in 1999 by six valley chambers of commerce. Startup seed money was provided by the chambers of Cathedral City, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage. All appointed members to the first board of directors.
