Introducing the Leadership Center of Arlington

Arlington, VA – Today, the Leadership Center for Excellence unveiled its new name, Leadership Center of Arlington.  Supporting the new name is a reimagined visual identity. At the heart of the new logo, the “A” signifies the organization being based in Arlington, VA. The flame represents the illuminating power of connecting leaders for personal growth,…

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Announcing 2024 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 Honorees

Arlington, VA – The Leadership Center for Excellence and Leadership Fairfax are pleased to announce the 2024 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honorees. These individuals demonstrate exceptional and impactful leadership in their professional and personal spheres. The 2024 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honorees will be celebrated during a virtual event on Tuesday, April 16,…

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Volunteer Arlington to Host 7th Annual MLK Day of Service

ARLINGTON, Va. – Volunteer Arlington, a public-private partnership between the Leadership Center for Excellence and Arlington County, will hold its seventh annual MLK Day of Service event on Monday, January 15, 2024, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event features a variety of volunteer projects to encourage people to make Martin Luther King, Jr. Day…

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Announcing the Ignite Young Professionals Class of 2024

ARLINGTON, VA — The Leadership Center for Excellence (LCE) is pleased to announce the Ignite Young Professionals Class of 2024. The purpose of the Ignite Young Professionals program is to expose participants to skills, ideas, and established area leaders, offer a space to explore personal and professional leadership development, and catapult emerging leaders into situations that…

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Announcing the Leadership Arlington Class of 2024

Arlington, VA – The Leadership Center for Excellence (LCE) is pleased to announce the members of the Leadership Arlington Class of 2024. The purpose of Leadership Arlington is to connect and develop a diverse network of established leaders and empower them with the knowledge and commitment to transform and support our community.  “We are looking…

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Arlington Cares Volunteer Awards Announced

Arlington, VA. – Volunteer Arlington, a program of the Leadership Center for Excellence, will hold its seventh annual Arlington Cares event on Thursday, July 13, 2023, to celebrate this year’s volunteer awardees.  “Arlington Cares is a yearly reminder to celebrate individuals who make a marked difference through service,” said Lisa Fikes, President and CEO of…

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Elizabeth Jones Valderrama to Receive 2023 Torch Award for Ethical Leadership

Arlington, VA – The Leadership Center for Excellence has selected Elizabeth Jones Valderrama to receive the 2023 Torch Award for Ethical Leadership, presented by Dominion Energy. Jones Valderrama is a Collective member and Executive Director of OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church. OAR is a community-based nonprofit organization that envisions a safe and thriving…

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