With over 1,400 graduates since its founding in 1984, Leadership Mahoning Valley continues to play a pivotal role in shaping our region’s leadership landscape. Our hallmark nine-month Signature Program remains at the core of our work, while new initiatives such as the Lessons in Leadership Speaker Series, Women’s Leadership Network, On Board! Board Training and BoardMatch Program, and our Nonprofit Leadership Resource Network have expanded our reach and relevance. Planning is also underway for LMV NXT!, a program for emerging managers, and for the revitalized Youth Leadership Mahoning Valley initiative, launching in 2026.
Together, these programs now serve more than 800 participants each year, connecting established, emerging, and future leaders across every sector of our community.
To meet community demand for ongoing leadership development, LMV launched several complementary initiatives during the 2024 – 2025 Program Year. Read more below.
These quarterly sessions offer the opportunity to elevate leadership skills and connect with fellow professionals in the community. Educational programs are presented on various leadership topics throughout the year and feature local and regional leadership experts.
A collaborative initiative with schools and community partners to introduce high school students to leadership principles and community engagement.