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2026-2027 Leadership Alexandria Application

Program Overview
The Chamber ALX proudly presents Leadership Alexandria—a transformative, nine-month civic leadership program designed to inspire, educate, and connect both emerging and established leaders in our community.
This immersive experience equips participants with the tools, insights, and relationships needed to drive meaningful impact in Alexandria and beyond. Through a curated blend of exclusive access, professional development, and peer connection, Leadership Alexandria is your gateway to leadership with purpose.
Alexandria Up Close and Personal
Go behind the scenes of Alexandria’s most influential institutions. Engage in candid conversations with elected officials, business leaders, nonprofit executives, public safety experts, and cultural innovators. Understand how the city works—and how you can help shape its future.
Key focus areas include:
• Local & State Government
• Economic Development
• Arts, Tourism & History
• Business and Nonprofit Leadership
• Public Safety & Justice
• Issues such as education, transportation, housing and sustainability
Leadership Development Training
Leadership Alexandria uses the acclaimed Work of Leaders framework, grounded in years of research, to develop leadership through the lens of Vision, Alignment, and Execution. This model simplifies the complexity of leadership and provides a clear path for growth—both personally and professionally.
Connections to last a lifetime
Small by design, the cohort fosters deep, lasting relationships among a diverse group of changemakers. Collaborate, learn, and grow with peers who share your commitment to making a difference in Alexandria.
Logistics
The class will meet once a month on a Friday for a full day of programming from approximately 9:00am-5:00pm.
The Class of 2026-2027 program dates are as follows:
Friday, September 18, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026
Friday, December 18, 2026
Friday, January 15, 2027
Friday, February 19, 2027
Friday, March 12, 2027
Friday, April 16, 2027
May TBD – Regional Leadership Summit

Program Cost
Program cost for Leadership Alexandria is $5,000
Tuition is due by August 15, 2026 and is payable by check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
By submitting the application you acknowledge that you understand the cost and time required and will participate if selected.

Applications should be submitted online. The Chamber ALX will notify all applicants of their acceptance status by July 31, 2026.

Financial Assistance
Leadership Alexandria has a limited number of small partial scholarships available. Scholarships are not guaranteed. If you would like to be considered please make sure you complete the scholarship section of the application.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Maria Ciarrocchi mciarrocchi@thechamberalx.com
1.First Name(Required.)
2.Last Name(Required.)
3.Name You Prefer to be Called
4.Gender
5.Birthdate(Required.)
6.Ethnicity
7.Email(Required.)
8.Address(Required.)
9.City(Required.)
10.State(Required.)
11.Zip Code(Required.)
12.Phone Number(Required.)
13.Have you previously applied to the Leadership Alexandria Program?(Required.)
14.Employer Name(Required.)
15.Employer Website
16.Current Position/Title(Required.)
17.Employer Address
18.Employer City
19.Employer State
20.What type of organization is your employer?(Required.)
21.How long have you worked at this organization?(Required.)
22.Briefly describe your job responsibilities:(Required.)
23.Employment History: Beginning with your most recent, please list your employment history.(Required.)
24.Education and Training: Please begin with the most recent.(Required.)
25.Community commitment outside of work: List your community involvement. This does not need to be limited to Alexandria.(Required.)
26.Other activities and accomplishments: Please list other relevant accomplishments, honors, offices held and activities (including work-related).(Required.)
27.Please give an example of a situation when you felt your leadership made a difference. (500 word limit)(Required.)
28.What have you found to be your most challenging community involvement to date and why? (500 word limit)(Required.)
29.What do you believe you can offer to enhance your Leadership Alexandria Class? (500 word limit)(Required.)
30.What do you hope to gain from your Leadership Alexandria experience? (500 word limit)
31.Is there anything else you’d like to share about yourself that you feel would be important for the selection committee to know during their decision-making process? * 500 word limit
32.Please list two pressing issues facing The City of Alexandria Explain why they are of concern and give any ideas and suggestions that you may have for approaching and resolving these issues. (500 word limit each)(Required.)
33.Statement of Commitment: I understand the mission of Leadership Alexandria. If selected, I acknowledge the time commitment and will pay tuition by August 15, 2026. If I am unable to comply with the requirements, I will voluntarily withdraw from the program. I understand that in the interest of the class experience for all participants, any participant may be removed from the class if, in the opinion of Leadership Alexandria, that participant’s conduct is not conducive to the work of the group. I further understand that tuition is not refundable in whole or in part.(Required.)
34.Signed (applicant)(Required.)
35.I would like to be considered for a small partial scholarship
36.Please explain how your participation in Leadership Alexandria will make a difference in your professional/personal life and how awarding you a scholarship will be of value to you in accessing the program.
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