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Jennifer Gastelum

Explore Class 4 Has Officially Launched!

The first Explore program day is always a joyful and fun experience, bringing together the cohort for the first time, learning about Arizona’s history and water, and engaging in some nontraditional team-building experiences while learning more details about what to expect throughout the program. Read more about Class 4.

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Jennifer Gastelum

Explore Class 3 Visits “Ambos Nogales”

Explore Class 3’s second trip spent two days in “Ambos Nogales” (Spanish for “both Nogales”), which refers to the connecting border cities in Arizona and Mexico! The significance of this region for our larger state cannot be overstated, and there is an endless well of knowledge to gain during our visit. 

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Jennifer Gastelum

Explore Class 3 Kicks Off With Foundations Day

Explore Class 3 kicked off their programming with a foundations day at The Studios at Mesa City Center! The cohort learned more about the AZ’s rich history, built connections with their fellow leaders, and set the stage to foster positive impact throughout various Arizona communities.

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Aki Sagi

Valley Leadership Selects 11 Arizonans For Explore Class 3

Thirteen Arizonans from the Valley Leadership alumni have been chosen for the third Explore program class. They will travel 1,700 miles to six communities across Arizona, engaging with 90 partners to understand diverse local issues. The program, running March to June and visits six different rural, urban, suburban, border and Native communities.

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Jennifer Gastelum

Explore Class 2 Visits Buckeye!

Explore Class 2 took the program’s 5th trip to Buckeye last week to learn more about economic development, local small business entrepreneurship, and all things sustainability.

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Apply Today: Catalyze Class 5

Applications for Catalyze Class 5 are now open! If you’re looking to grow as a leader and create a plan for impact in Arizona, we encourage you to start your journey with Catalyze and apply today