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 XX (2026-2027) PROGRAM SCHEDULE*: (Normally the second Thursday of the month)
- Important Dates:
Friday, August 14, 2026 ~ Application Deadline
Tuesday, September 17, 2026, 5:30-7:00 p.m. ~ Program Reception - Thursday, September 17, 2026 ~ Tuition Payment Deadline
- Friday - Saturday, October 2-3, 2026 ~ Opening Retreat
Curriculum topics may include the following:
- Thursday, November 12, 2026 ~ Building Strong Communities/Education
- Thursday, December 10, 2026 ~ History/Local Government
- Thursday, January 14, 2027 ~ Current Events Module
- Thursday, February 11, 2027 ~ Leadership
- Thursday, March 11, 2027 ~ Economic Development
- Thursday, April 8, 2027 ~ Tourism & Parks
- Thursday, May 13, 2027 ~ Public Safety
- Thursday, June 10, 2027 ~ 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