Leadership Academy
Leadership Academy
APA Virginia's 2025 Leadership Development Program
In the planning field, we need more people that are up for the challenge of leadership, including the required investment of time and energy to address the planning issues of our generation, such as housing, climate change, and racial equity. Above all, leadership is a commitment to people and the greater good. If you're looking to take that next step in your career, this Leadership Development Program will help to guide you in your pursuit to become the effective leader you wish to be. The program has a $75 registration fee for candidates who are accepted, due prior to the first class session.
2025 APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2025.
Program & Schedule
2025: Meetings are scheduled over the course of a four-month period in. The first three courses are scheduled as 5-hour sessions (10:00AM-3:00PM , including lunch) held in Richmond, Virginia. The final session will be held at the annual conference in Portsmouth, Virginia. Prior to each meeting, participants are expected to complete the requested course prep assignment to help them prepare for the meeting.
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Saturday March 22, 2025
Session 1 (morning): Introduction & Leadership Values - Lorna Parkins, FACIP, Kurt Christiansen, FAICP & Andrew Hopewell, AICP
Session 2 (afternoon): Mindset - Glenn Larson, FAICP & Earl Anderson, AICP
Saturday May 3, 2025
Session 3 (morning): Emotional Intelligence - Vlad Gavrilovic, AICP, Denise Harris, AICP & Rob Stalzer, FAICP
Session 4 (afternoon): Negotiation - Vlad Gavrilovic, AICP, Denise Harris, AICP & Rob Stalzer, FAICP
Saturday June 7, 2025
Session 5 (morning): Diversity & Inclusion - Kurt Christiansen, FAICP, Julie Pastor, FAICP & Arlova Vonhm, AICP
Session 6 (afternoon): Conflict Resolution - Lorna Parkins, FACIP & Julie Pastor, FAICP
Sunday July 20, 2025 (Portsmouth, Virginia)
Session 7 (afternoon): Leadership Reflections - Lorna Parkins, FAICP, Kurt Christiansen, FACIP & Andrew Hopewell, AICP
The application process for 2025 is now open. If you have any questions about the class, email the APA Virginia President at president@apavirginia.com.
Apply NOW: Access the 2025 Application