Who we are?

Local leaders created Leadership Niagara in 2007 in response to a distinct need to identify, nurture and grow future leaders within each sector of our community. Today, Leadership Niagara is a community-owned initiative supported by Niagara’s most-recognized organizations and businesses, all of which are dedicated to building stronger leaders within our community. After four years, Leadership Niagara is pleased to have produced 90 graduates and 16 completed community projects

What we do?

Vision: Inspired leaders, strong community

Mission: Grow leadership in Niagara

Leadership Niagara is an innovative program that brings together individuals who are recognized as emerging and aspiring leaders in the public, private and not-for profit sectors of our community. We provide opportunities for participants to explore and strengthen their leadership skills, develop a new-found network of meaningful contacts, and learn more about the outstanding characteristics and challenges of our community.
Each year, 20 to 30 applicants are selected into the program. We begin with an opening retreat, followed by a series of eight workshops between September and June. In addition, participants are divided into work teams where they’re responsible for the completion of a community project. Successful graduates join a growing network that’s dedicated to ensuring a stronger, healthier, more vibrant Niagara.

 
“The Leadership Niagara program is a wonderful example of how Niagara region’s business and community leaders have joined forces to support Niagara’s future development and prosperity. The program ensures that we identify and nurture potential leaders and provide them with the opportunity to begin working together.”

 - Dan Patterson, President, Niagara College