L3 Leadership Academy - Six Month Cohort
Serve. Lead. Make an Impact
Your community needs leaders. Are you ready?
Leadership doesn't begin or end with elected office. It begins with people who care about their communities and are willing to step forward.
The L3 Leadership Academy is a nonpartisan, six-month program that equips emerging leaders with the knowledge, skills, and relationships to make a difference in their communities.
Whether you want to run for office, serve on a local board or commission, or become a more effective community advocate, L3 helps prepare you to lead.
One Goal: Stronger Communities
Serve Your Community
Prepare to serve on local boards, commissions, and community organizations where important decisions are made.
Advocate and Influence
Learn to build coalitions, engage stakeholders, influence public policy, and turn ideas into action.
Run for Office
Learn what it takes to become a candidate, communicate your message, build support, and run an effective campaign.
What You'll Learn
Our curriculum combines three essential elements of effective community leadership.
Political & Campaign Strategy
Messaging • Voter Data • Fundraising • Media Relations • Campaign Planning • Stakeholder Engagement
Leadership Development
Strategic Thinking • Persuasion • Coalition Building • Conflict Resolution • Negotiation • Building Relationships
Public Policy & Local Government
Water • Energy • Housing • Economic Development • Metropolitan Districts • Government Budgeting & Taxation
Six Months. Practical Training. Lasting Impact.
Designed for busy professionals and emerging leaders, the Academy meets one Friday per month, January through June.
Through interactive workshops, experienced instructors, and real-world examples, you'll gain practical skills and build relationships with others committed to making their communities better.
No political experience required. Just a willingness to lead.
Apply for the 2027 L3 Leadership Academy