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About the Nonprofit

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Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) was founded in 1977. 

OUR MISSION
To develop, connect and inspire diverse and effective leaders to build inclusive, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION
Empowered and effective LGH participant leaders will drive transformative change, creating more just and caring communities.

OUR CORE VALUES
Leadership
We believe that the potential for leadership resides within everyone and that it can grow if continuously nurtured.

Community
We build healthy communities by developing and connecting diverse leaders committed to the common good.

Diversity
We respect and appreciate the unique perspectives and contributions of all members of our community.

Collaboration
We forge alliances and partnerships to leverage diverse strengths and perspectives around shared interests.

Engagement
We act as a catalyst to inform, develop and inspire people to take on meaningful leadership roles in the community.

Our Goals

Provide current and emerging leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to be effective in a changing world
Create a network that reflects and embraces the wide diversity of leadership within the community
Find common ground and undertake collaborative endeavors among people who come from very different experiences
Find ways of engaging members to take on important community leadership roles for the long haul