Leadership Fauquier: 2026-2027 Program Year
Leadership Fauquier is a county-wide leadership development program designed for professionals and community leaders seeking a deeper understanding of the inner workings of Fauquier County, its unique challenges and opportunities, and how to lead effectively within the county.
Participants learn directly from people and organizations shaping the community through site visits, facilitated discussions, and shared learning experiences. The program brings together leaders from public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build knowledge, skills, and lasting connections through a cohort model.
Program Experience
During the 2026-2027 program, cohort participants will participate in:
- a two-day opening leadership retreat
- monthly program days focused on key community systems
- workshops to build leadership capacity
- site visits and conversations with local leaders
- a county-wide bus tour
- opportunities for reflection, discussion, and applied learning
Program Days explore areas such as:
- Government and infrastructure
- Education and workforce development
- Housing and economic development
- Health and human services
- Public safety
- Culture, recreation, and human capital
- Natural resources
Program Dates
September 16-17, 2026
October 21, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 16, 2026
January 20, 2027
February 17, 2027
March 17, 2027
April 14, 2027
May 19, 2027
June 9, 2027
Attendance is mandatory at the September Retreat Days and graduation in June.
Why Apply?
You are looking for:
- A clearer understanding of how Fauquier County functions as an interconnected and interdependent system
- A way to develop stronger leadership skills rooted in communication, collaboration, and self-awareness
- Connections with a cross-sector network of peers who will continue to learn from and support one another
Who Should Apply?
People who:
- want to grow as leaders, regardless of job title
- value learning alongside professionals from different sectors
- care about the long-term wellbeing of the community
- have lived or worked in Fauquier County for at least a year or can demonstrate a strong and lasting connection to the community in the future.
Participants come from business, healthcare, education, public safety, local government, agriculture, and community organizations. Our alumni include people of all ages, experience levels, and demographics.
How Much Does Leadership Fauquier Cost?
Non-Refundable Application Fee: $75
(Waived for applications submitted prior to March 31)
Tuition: $1,650