Our Mission
To develop, connect and inspire leaders of diverse backgrounds and experiences to engage in building a better community.
Our Vision
A thriving and inclusive community inspired by courage and compassion.
Our Values
- Exercise community-focused stewardship
- Lead with integrity and accountability
- Embrace respect, inclusion, equity and diversity
- Take action for positive change
- Collaborate for impact
— Our Strategic Plan —
Our Strategic Plan establishes a framework for enhancing our focus on our network, brand, and organizational capacity. It aligns our vision, mission, values, and goals to drive our organization, enabling us to activate and accelerate leadership in our area.
1987
Founded
2500+
Alumni
200+
Educational events
350,000+
Community Service Hours
— who we are —
Leadership Fairfax empowers diverse leaders through programs like the Leadership Fairfax Institute (LFI) , Empowering Leaders Institute (ELI), Inclusive Leadership Institute (ILI) and Youth Leadership Network (YLN).
Our 2500+ alumni, spanning various sectors, actively contribute to Fairfax County and Northern Virginia, making a positive impact.
Join us to enhance your leadership skills and expand your network while making a meaningful difference.
— Our Programs —
Leadership Fairfax Institute (LFI)
The Leadership Fairfax Institute (LFI) is a program designed for the most promising established leaders and professionals from the business, nonprofit, and government sectors throughout the Greater Northern Virginia Region.
Empowering Leaders Institute (ELI)
The Empowering Leaders Institute (ELI) is a skill-based program designed to strengthen participants competencies in project management, conflict resolution, negotiation, communication, public speaking, and more.
Inclusive Leadership Institute (ILI)
The Inclusive Leadership Institute (ILI) is a program for leaders living or working in Fairfax County that seek to deepen their understanding of the historical foundations and the consequences of racism in systems and in the Fairfax County community.
Youth Leadership Network (YLN)
This new initiative is a collaboration between Fairfax County and Leadership Fairfax to create a collective umbrella under which youth councils in the county can network, engage in volunteer opportunities and expand their leadership skills through educational courses that address leadership topics important to youth.
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— Events —
Your Donation Matters
As a small business owner, Leadership Fairfax Institute was a big financial commitment. Receiving a scholarship put this life-changing program within my reach.
Donielle Scherff
LFI '17
