Leadership Rancho Cordova
PURPOSE:
Develop and engage leaders committed to making a difference in Rancho Cordova.
MISSION:
Leadership Rancho Cordova develops community leaders, activists, visionaries and advocates dedicated to the future of Rancho Cordova through all levels of community engagement.
PROGRAM:
Leadership Rancho Cordova (LRC) is a combination of educational experiences and group project designed to prepare you to make a difference in Rancho Cordova. Over nine months, you attend a retreat focusing on personal leadership skills and group dynamics, followed by monthly modules focusing on the resources and challenges within our community. Leadership practices and management skills are interwoven throughout.
PARTICIPANTS:
Most participants are those who live or work within the Rancho Cordova Planning Area and consider themselves emerging community leaders. Each should have a commitment to serve and a desire to share their skills with community organizations and/or employer. Participants represent a range of backgrounds including business, education, government and non-profit organizations.
CLASS XIX (2025-2026) PROGRAM SCHEDULE*: (Normally the second Thursday of the month)
- Important Dates:
Friday, August 15, 2025 ~ Application Deadline
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 5:30-7:00 p.m. ~ Program Reception - Thursday, September 18, 2025 ~ Tuition Payment Deadline
- Friday - Saturday, October 3-4, 2025 ~ Opening Retreat
Curriculum topics may include the following:
- Thursday, November 13, 2025 ~ Building Strong Communities/Education
- Thursday, December 11, 2025, ~ History/Local Government
- Thursday, January 8, 2026 ~ Current Events Module
- Thursday, February 12, 2026 ~ Leadership
- Thursday, March 12, 2026 ~ Recreation and Tourism
- Thursday, April 9, 2026, ~ Economic and Community Development
- Thursday, May 14, 2026 ~ Public Safety
- Thursday, June 11, 2026 ~ Wrap-Up Module & Graduation
*Module topics and order are subject to change
TESTIMONIALS:
“The value of this leadership program has already been proven to the participants, to their employers, and to the entire community. For that, we thank them all!” – The Honorable Linda Budge, Council Member, City of Rancho Cordova
“LRC is a wonderful experience for those who want to get connected with the community and learn how to make a phenomenal difference in the lives of the citizens in Rancho Cordova. If you want to make an impact and have fun doing it, this is the program for YOU!” – Ada G., 2009 Class Graduate
"My experience with Leadership Rancho Cordova has been returned to me many times over. I'm proud of our accomplishments and what the program has meant to our community." - Denise Brandt, Former LRC Governing Board Chair, past Chair-Rancho Cordova Chamber Board of Directors (2017 & 2018) and Ambassador of the Year (2015)
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Dawn Hall at 916-460-8207 or Dawn@VisitRanchoCordova.com
Seating Wall at the Sacramento Children’s Museum
About This Project
As part of this program, each class must research, select, and raise funds for a community-focused project to enhance Rancho Cordova. This year’s Class XVIII is working to build a Seating Wall at the Sacramento Children’s Museum, located in Rancho Cordova on Prospect Park Drive.
We need to raise $40,000 for this project. Would you like to join us in this build?
Since 2011, Sacramento Children’s Museum has become a vital community and educational resource for children and families in the Greater Sacramento area, welcoming over 95,000 visitors last year alone. In 2021, the museum expanded to offer 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space, along with additional office, storage, and classroom areas. Hundreds of families enjoy their affordable memberships and participate in their free, family-friendly events. In recent years, they’ve also introduced new programs to enhance the Museum’s accessibility and impact, such as increased offerings for children with special needs, a mobile museum for schools, and discounted admission for low-income families.
While there is a small enclosed room with tables and chairs, the museum often hosts up to four or five classes per day, with over 100 children attending each day, making the space feel cramped. As a result, children and their families have had to sit on the patch of grass or parking lot curb when eating lunch or enjoying an outdoor activity. A new Seating Wall will offer much-needed space for children to participate in outdoor educational workshops and enjoy their lunches, serving as an extension of the museum and providing a comfortable place to sit away from the busy parking lot. We truly believe that, with the necessary funding, this Seating Wall will become a cherished addition that will enhance the experience for our community for many years to come.
The wall will be built over the next few months, with the grand opening set for early June. To bring this project to fruition, we are seeking corporate sponsorships and individual donations.