activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 1
- Annual scholarship program for higher education Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides annual scholarship funding to support tuition, books, and other higher education costs for students in Maricopa County, particularly the West Valley; has awarded $13,000 in scholarships since 2013.
capacity building · 3
- Civic Impact Commitment for program graduates Service-Learning with Community EngagementRequires graduates of the Flagship Program to complete a 12-hour Civic Impact Commitment over two years through volunteering, board service, or community projects to address local needs in the West Valley.
- Flagship Leadership Development ProgramOperates a 150-hour immersive leadership development program, also known as the Flagship Program, enrolling 20 to 30 leaders annually in the West Valley; launched in 2015 as part of the Leadership West Institute to build community leadership capacity for regional economic growth and improved quality of life.
- Leadership West Institute professional development programOffers the Leadership West Institute, a professional development program that includes a 25-hour leadership development track for professionals at all levels in the West Valley, requiring a 25+ hour annual commitment.
strategies · 2
how they think
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- Developing civic-minded leaders through immersive, regionally-focused experiential learning experiential_leadership_developmentLEADERSHIP WEST INC develops leaders by providing immersive, experiential learning opportunities that expose participants to regional challenges and integrate local issues into their training. This approach aims to cultivate a "Civic Ownership Mindset" where leaders are driven by community responsibility and equipped to apply collaborative leadership for regional benefit.
- Retaining emerging leaders in the West Valley intellectual_retentionThe organization encourages high-achieving students to attend local colleges and universities and supports emerging leaders through scholarships to retain talent within the West Valley region.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Leadership West Flagship Program
150-hour immersive leadership development program over two years, including regional issue education, leadership training, focus tours, and a 12-hour civic impact commitment
Leadership West Institute (LWI)
25-hour leadership development program with 10 modules covering communication, leadership practices, and action planning; serves as a primer or refresher for leaders at all levels
relationships · 21
who they work with
- APS Partner — Includes Jessica Perry from APS on the Executive Committee.
- Arizona State University Partner — Collaborates with ASU, as evidenced by Bobbi Magdaleno's affiliation and endorsement.
- Burns & McDonnell Partner — Includes Joel Canchola from Burns & McDonnell as a program participant.
- Carefree Partners Partner — Corporate partner supporting Leadership West
- Carefree Partners Partner — Partner supporting Leadership West and the West Valley.
- City of Buckeye Partner — Includes Javier Setovich from the City of Buckeye on the Board of Directors.
- City of Glendale Partner — Includes Mayor Elaine Scruggs of the City of Glendale as a founding member.
- City of Goodyear Partner — Engages municipal leadership, with Stephen Cleveland of the City of Goodyear as a founding member.
- Duncan & Son Partner — Corporate partner of Leadership West and sponsor of its programs.
- Duncan & Son Partner — Corporate partner supporting Leadership West
- Duncan & Son Partner — Partner supporting Leadership West and the West Valley.
- Estrella Mountain Community College Partner — Includes faculty and leaders from Estrella Mountain Community College among founding members and program participants.
- Hotwire Communications Partner — Corporate partner of Leadership West and sponsor of its programs.
- Hotwire Communications Partner — Corporate partner supporting Leadership West
- Hotwire Communications Partner — Partner supporting Leadership West and the West Valley.
- Pendergast Elementary School District Partner — Employer of Leadership West graduate and alumnus Joanne Fimbres, indicating organizational connection through participant affiliation.
- SRP Partner — Includes Dory Baker and Manuel Ernesto-Mulato from Salt River Project (SRP) as founding member and board member, respectively.
- Southwest Gas Partner — Corporate partner of Leadership West and sponsor of its programs.
- Southwest Gas Partner — Corporate partner supporting Leadership West
- Southwest Gas Partner — Partner supporting Leadership West and the West Valley.
- WESTMARC Partner — Co-administers the West Valley Youth Leadership Scholarship with Leadership West through the WESTMARC Education & Workforce Committee.