Leadership Washington

About Youth Leadership Greater Washington
For the past decade, Youth Leadership Greater Washington has identified and connected promising young leaders and given them the tools they need to make a difference in their community. An outgrowth of the successful adult program, Leadership Greater Washington, and run by volunteer graduates of its program, Youth Leadership Greater Washington brings together approximately forty to fifty high school sophomores and juniors from across the metro area each year for intensive hands-on leadership training and experiential learning.

What We Do

Identify exemplary high school students who have demonstrated leadership qualities and a concern for their communities
Put together a class of forty to fifty students annually, who represent the geographic areas and groups that make up Greater Washington
Present in-depth programs that acquaint participants with community needs, opportunities, problems and resources
Study such issues as cultural diversity, health and human services, government and society, media and communications, arts and culture, crime and justice, and education
Allow interaction with community leaders and decision makers
Provide opportunities for students from different areas and backgrounds to develop relationships and a level of mutual respect and trust
Foster interest in voluntary participation in community affairs

Quotes from past participants

"This program has changed my whole perspective of the future." Danielle

"The more youth that become aware of the things Youth Leadership Greater Washington discuss, the higher the success rate for our communities." Cassiah

"I am thankful that I was a member of the Youth Leadership Greater Washington Class of 2000." John

Program Dates

January 23, 2009-Orientation & Opening Session

February 20, 2009 - Health Day

March 20, 2009 - Arts Day

April 17, 2009- Media Day

May 14, 2009 - Public Safety Day

June 5, 2009 - Graduation Receprtion

For more information on Youth Leadership Greater Washington or to apply, call Kenny Barrow, Youth Leadership Program Coordinator at 202-777-4496 or email him at kbarrow@lgwdc.org.

Youth Leadership Class of 2007 Celebrates Great Year

Youth Leadership Greater Washington celebrated the graduation of fifty-two young leaders on May 30, 2007. The students were joined by their parents and guardians at LGW's offices to celebrate the completion of the program year. Kanu Kogod ('91), Mary Abbajay ('06), Barbara Donnellan ('99), and Seneica Sykes Bullock ('00) all played significant roles in this year's program. LGW applauds the Freddie Mac Foundation for providing generous support to ensure the program was a success. Comcast of the District and The World Bank Group also made significant contributions to the program.