Valley Leadership

Final call 🚨 Tomorrow is the last day to apply for Catalyze Class 6!

If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time to take the next step. Join a community of leaders across Arizona who are ready to connect, grow, and take action.

Apply by tomorrow 👉 https://vleads.org/cat6app

Valley Leadership Explore Class 5 spent an incredible day immersed in the history, culture, and innovation of the Gila River Indian Community. ✨

Our experience began at the Gila River MAR 5 Interpretive Trail, learning about the agricultural legacy of the Akimel O’otham and Pee-Posh peoples. 🌾 We were then joined by District 3 Council Representative Kristina Morago for a tour highlighting GRIC’s economic growth and forward-thinking sustainability projects, like the Solar Over Canal initiative. ☀️

We wrapped up the day at the Huhugam Heritage Center with Whalean Riggs and staff, connecting over a beautiful, traditional lunch by Ranch Mobile Eatery before touring the museum. 🍽️ GRIC is a powerful example of how honoring heritage and investing in community assets builds a vibrant future!

Read more about our experience 👇

Rooted in Heritage: Innovation and Tradition in the Gila River Indian Community - Valley Leadership™ Join Valley Leadership’s Explore Class 5 as we go behind the scenes to learn how local Buckeye leaders are balancing massive infrastructure innovation with a steadfast commitment to heritage, sustainability, and community connection.

Downtown Mesa offered Valley Leadership’s Explore Class 5 a powerful look at how history, culture, entrepreneurship, and community investment intersect to shape a city’s future.

Our class spent the day engaging with local leaders, innovators, and business owners across sectors. We explored everything from equitable development and cultural preservation to economic innovation at the ASU Mix Center and Mesa Arts Center.

The biggest takeaways? Adaptability and interconnectedness. Mesa proved that our communities thrive when we work together with a shared commitment to ensuring growth benefits everyone.

👉 Read the full recap of our day in Downtown Mesa on our blog below.

Rooted in Community: Exploring the Interconnected Future of Downtown Mesa - Valley Leadership™ Valley Leadership’s Explore Class 5 recent program day in Downtown Mesa offered a powerful look at how history, culture, entrepreneurship, and intentional community investment intersect.

Still thinking about Catalyze?

There’s still time to apply for Class 6.

Join a cohort of leaders who are ready to step up, build meaningful connections, and turn ideas into action across Arizona.

Apply by May 22nd https://vleads.org/cat6app