Course Name: Community Leadership Academy

Leadership Pillar: Find your values-based leadership style.

Facilitator: Dr. Karah Maloley (Click here to learn more about Karah)

Format: In-Person

Dates (Two Session Options):

• 2025 Summer Cohort 
  • Edwards (Location TBD)
  • Tuesdays, Bi-Weekly (9am – 12pm, breakfast included)
  • August 26th, September 9th & 23rd, October 7th & 21st, November 4th & 18th
  • Community Sponsor: Town of Vail
  • Click here to register for the 2025 Summer Cohort!
• 2026 Winter Cohort 
  • Location TBD
  • 7 sessions, Bi-Weekly (9am – 12pm, breakfast included)
  • Registration Coming Soon! If you would like to be added to the wait list, please email anna@vailvalleypartnership.com.

Certificate/Credit: Community Leadership Certificate

Pricing: $750* (VVP Members)/$875 (Public Price)

• *Scholarship funds may be available to VVP members in good standing – click here to view requirements and complete the scholarship application.

Intended For:

• Professionals looking to elevate their performance
• Leaders looking to enhance core leadership & management competencies
• Managers looking to build higher levels of engagement within their team
• Locals looking to strengthen their network with others in the community
• Individuals looking to enhance their life purpose

Course Description: The Community Leadership Academy is an experience for individuals looking to enhance their leadership capabilities and connect with like-minded professionals in Eagle County. The program is intended to help participants develop strong values-based leadership skills, create a broad network of confidants, as well as build trust and consistency between agencies.

The Community Leadership Academy utilizes the “Inside First” model. This model is a continuous process that is always cycling and looping back. It’s a flow from inside reflection to outside action with relationships as a constant backdrop. It’s developed through a thoughtful process that helps people discover a deeper sense of themselves, their values, their beliefs and their purpose. A significant premise is that leadership engages us in others people’s lives, and before inserting ourselves, we should each know how to lead our own lives first.

Course Outline:

• Session 1: Introduction to Inside First
• Session 2: Discover Core Values
• Session 3: Developing Trust
• Session 4: Personal Integrity
• Session 5: Ethical Scaffolding
• Session 6: Skilled Communicator
• Session 7: Wrap Up & Certificate Ceremony