Collegiate Administrator Completes Prominent Leadership Program

In the prestigious program, grounded in the theory of social capital, participants attend seven class sessions between April and November, each held in a different area of Virginia. Attendees meet with regional leaders to learn about assets and innovations unique to each region, best practices and how each region contributes to the whole of the Commonwealth.

Seeing firsthand Virginia’s varied economies from Northern to Southwest Virginia helped Mrs. Palmiero and her class understand the regional challenges in education, health care, workforce development and transportation. The experience, she says, has challenged them to find innovative ways to address these vast issues for a better Virginia.

“If I learned one thing, it is that real change and forward progress will come from our community and business leaders around the Commonwealth, like my Lead Virginia classmates, and not from government or politicians,” she said. “I feel very empowered and privileged to be a part of that change and progress."

Congratulations, Mrs. Palmiero!