Leadership Coachella Valley is a program designed to identify, motivate, and develop current and future community leaders.
Over ten months, participants gain a closer look at how the Coachella Valley works—from the challenges facing our region to the people shaping its future. Along the way, they build lasting relationships, broaden their perspective, and become part of a network committed to strengthening our community.
Through immersive experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and thoughtful conversations, participants discover what you don’t normally see: how leaders collaborate across industries, navigate complex challenges, and create lasting impact across the Coachella Valley.
The Experience
From September through June, participants spend one full day each month taking a closer look at the Coachella Valley.
Each session explores a different facet of our community, from government and public safety to healthcare, education, housing, economic development, transportation, environmental sustainability, arts and culture, and communications and media. Through behind-the-scenes access, site visits, and conversations with the people leading these efforts, participants gain perspectives that aren’t typically available to the public.
No two sessions are exactly alike, but each is designed to broaden perspectives, strengthen relationships, and deepen participants’ understanding of the community they serve.
Who Should Apply?
Leadership Coachella Valley is designed for people who want to become more engaged in the community they live and work in.
Each class brings together participants from a wide range of industries, backgrounds, and experiences, creating opportunities to learn from one another as much as from the program itself.
Whether you’re an emerging professional, an experienced executive, a nonprofit leader, a public servant, or a business owner, the program is for those who are curious, collaborative, and committed to making a positive impact on the Coachella Valley.
Why It Matters
Strong communities are built by leaders who understand them.
Leadership Coachella Valley provides the knowledge, perspective, and relationships that help participants lead with greater confidence and purpose. Graduates leave with a broader understanding of the Coachella Valley, stronger relationships across industries and communities, and a network that continues long after the program concludes.
More than a professional development experience, Leadership Coachella Valley is an investment in the future of our region—and in the people who will help shape it.