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PURPOSE:

Develop and engage leaders committed to making a difference in Rancho Cordova.



MISSION:

Leadership Rancho Cordova develops community leaders, activists, visionaries and advocates dedicated to the future of Rancho Cordova through all levels of community engagement.


PROGRAM:

Leadership Rancho Cordova (LRC) is a combination of educational experiences and group project designed to prepare you to make a difference in Rancho Cordova. Over nine months, you attend a retreat focusing on personal leadership skills and group dynamics, followed by monthly modules focusing on the resources and challenges within our community. Leadership practices and management skills are interwoven throughout.


PARTICIPANTS:

Most participants are those who live or work within the Rancho Cordova Planning Area and consider themselves emerging community leaders. Each should have a commitment to serve and a desire to share their skills with community organizations and/or employer. Participants represent a range of backgrounds including business, education, government and non-profit organizations.


CLASS XIX (2025-2026) PROGRAM SCHEDULE*:  (Normally the second Thursday of the month)

Important Dates:
Friday, August 15, 2025 ~ Application Deadline
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30-7:00 p.m. ~ Program Reception

Thursday, September 18, 2025 ~ Tuition Payment Deadline

Friday - Saturday, October 3-4, 2025 ~ Opening Retreat



* Curriculum topics may include the following:


Thursday, November 13, 2025 ~ Building Strong Communities/Education

Thursday, December 11, 2025, ~ History/Local Government

Thursday, January 8, 2026 ~ Current Events Module

Thursday, February 12, 2026 ~ Leadership

Thursday, March 12, 2026 ~ Recreation and Tourism

Thursday, April 9, 2026, ~ Economic and Community Development

Thursday, May 14, 2026 ~ Public Safety

Thursday, June 11, 2026 ~ Wrap-Up Module & Graduation

*Module topics and order are subject to change



APPLICATIONS FOR CLASS XIX AVAILABLE.


APPLY NOW:

To apply on-line please click here


TESTIMONIALS:

“The value of this leadership program has already been proven to the participants, to their employers, and to the entire community. For that, we thank them all!” – The Honorable Linda Budge, Council Member, City of Rancho Cordova


“LRC is a wonderful experience for those who want to get connected with the community and learn how to make a phenomenal difference in the lives of the citizens in Rancho Cordova. If you want to make an impact and have fun doing it, this is the program for YOU!” – Ada G., 2009 Class Graduate


"My experience with Leadership Rancho Cordova has been returned to me many times over. I'm proud of our accomplishments and what the program has meant to our community." - Denise Brandt, Former LRC Governing Board Chair, past Chair-Rancho Cordova Chamber Board of Directors (2017 & 2018) and Ambassador of the Year (2015)


​QUESTIONS?

Please contact Dawn Hall at 916-460-8207 or Dawn@VisitRanchoCordova.com