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The Program for Emerging Political Leaders

“The benefits of this program are immeasurable. What I do know is that I am equipped to be a better leader in both the business and political worlds.”
Del. Troy Andes, WV

Program Schedule (pdf)
2010 Emerging Leaders Program Brochure (pdf)




2010 Graduating Class

The Emerging Leaders Program
The Emerging Leaders Program has been designed for those men and women who are judged by their peers to be likely future leaders in their state. For three days, more than 50 of these potential leaders convene for a series of intense interactive and often provocative discussions led by a distinguished University of Virginia, Darden School faculty member. These legislators are given numerous opportunities to measure their expertise and knowledge against some of the most successful political and business leaders in the nation.

Complementing the classroom discussions, there are special breakout sessions for the “students” at Sponsors Hall. In the evening there are several notable cultural events including a rece­ption and dinner at the famed UVA Rotunda.

This program is made possible through the support of a select group of leading businesses with a major grant from Altria Client Services and supporting grants from Comcast, Darden Restaurants, GlaxoSmithKline, Golden Living, IMS Health, NC Reynolds American, and Walmart.

Nomination Process
Each year, the Senate President, Speaker of the House, and Minority Leader from each of the 50 state legislatures, are invited to nominate up to three members whom they judge to be the “best and the brightest” in their chambers. Men and women who by their every day actions, display those qualities—integrity, intelligence, common sense, dedication to the institution they serve and the willingness to work across party lines for the benefit of the people—that we commonly identify with our finest legislative leaders. We are now accepting nominations for the 2010 program. 

Application Process
Each of the nominees are then asked to fill out a short application which is reviewed by a selection committee. Those selected to participate receive a scholarship that covers tuition, lodging, and meals during the program as well as a travel allowance to and from Charlottesville.

For more information, please contact Papalinka Paradise at: pparadise@sllf.org
or 508-771-3821.


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Calendar

March 4 - 7, 2010

SLLF Issues Summit
Energy & Environmental Summit of the States
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA
Program Schedule (pdf)
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April 21, 2010

AC Forum
Roundtable discussion and reception in Washington, DC

June 16 - 20, 2010

National Speakers Conference
19th Annual Meeting
Annapolis, Maryland
Program Schedule
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August 18 - 22

Transatlantic Leadership Forum
Dublin, Ireland

July 12 - 15, 2010

Emerging Political Leaders Program
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, 2010

SLLF Leadership Summit
Democracy 2.0: 
Connecting with the 21st Century American 
University of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Program Schedule
Registration Form - Legislative Participants
Registration Form - Corporate Participants