Leadership Prince William

09/29/2026

🎉 Class of 2027, welcome to the journey 🎉

Leadership Prince William officially kicked off its 20th Signature Program class last Thursday in style!

The 10-month journey began with an incredible send-off at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, surrounded by supportive alumni, friends, and family.

Executive Director Al Durr emceed the event, Rebecca Barnes shared valuable insights on 20 years of leadership and growth, Bennett Whitlock welcomed the new class, Chair Dr. Bob Schneider offered inspiring words, and Class of 2026 Representative Victoria Armold passed the baton to the incoming leaders. Congrats to the Class of 2026 "One-Nine, We All Shine" for winning the golden pineapple...for now!

The cohort then headed to the "Mountain" to dive into their Emergenetics profiles and begin building strong connections that will last long beyond the program.

We can't wait to watch this amazing group explore our community, deepen their awareness of key issues, and step into their potential as impactful leaders. Welcome Class of 2027!

09/11/2026

🌟 Celebrating 20 years of developing leaders who make a real impact!

Thank you to Prince William Living for highlighting our some of our 620+ alumni who serve across Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park every single day. We’re thrilled to welcome the 20th Signature Class to the Leadership Prince William family, and can't wait to see what they achieve!

Twenty Classes, One Community: Leadership Prince William’s Lasting Legacy

08/08/2026

📣 LPW Alumni Call to Action: Show Up. Reconnect. Give Back.
Leadership Prince William alumni—this is a great opportunity to put our mission into action and show what LPW alumni pride looks like in the community.

Join us for the 2026 Back-to-School Community Event hosted by the Prince William County Community Foundation and support the work of our fellow alum, Dr. Vanessa Gattis, Class of 2021.

This year, LPW and Micron will also present a donation to PWCCF to help support student physicals, ensuring more young people are prepared to begin the new school year healthy and ready to learn.

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Freedom High School, 15201 Neabsco Mills Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22191

How can you help? Spend some time at the LPW table, reconnect with fellow alumni, meet members of the community, and help us share the impact of Leadership Prince William.

Volunteers can sign up for a specific time slot at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AFAD2BAAFEC43-64869819-backtoschool #/

And one more thing wear your LPW gear if you’ve got it! Let’s make our alumni presence visible and show the community what 20 years of leadership, service, and connection looks like.

Come for an hour. Reconnect with an alum. Support our students. Represent LPW.

06/12/2026

🎓 The Signature Class of 2026 has officially graduated!

Last night, surrounded by friends, alumni, and supporters at George Mason University’s Life Sciences & Engineering Building, we celebrated the incredible journey of Leadership Prince William's Signature Class of 2026, "One Nine We All Shine".

The Signature Program journey requires immense dedication. Over the last 10 months, this cohort has explored our region from the inside out, tackled critical local issues, and built connections that will shape the future of our community. From Skyland Resort to last night's final celebration, their dedication has been unmatched.

Cheers to you all! We can’t wait to see the continued impact you will make!

06/05/2026

Better Together: Leading Our Community Forward

This image captures a powerful moment: local leaders from opposite sides of the aisle discussing how they work together to find common ground. At Leadership Prince William (LPW), we believe that when we work together, we accelerate the progress of our entire community.

The LPW Signature Program is more than just leadership sessions. It’s a catalyst for community impact. We help leaders:
▪ Drive Action: Turn collaborative strategy into measurable growth.
▪ Unite Sectors: Connect finance, operations, and government to build a stronger local economy.
▪ Spark Innovation: Use cross-sector perspectives to solve complex problems.

Top-tier companies invest in LPW because they know that community-minded leaders drive better results for everyone.

Ready to accelerate your impact? Applications for our Signature Class of 2027 are now open at: www.leadershipprincewilliam.org

06/03/2026

🏀 This Sunday, June 7, we’re playing for something bigger than basketball.
Too many kids are being held back from sports and activities simply because they don’t have access to a basic physical. That’s a barrier we’re committed to breaking — together.

Jeremy Coleman (Class of 2026) and the Park City DREAMERS are committing proceeds from ticket sales directly toward this cause, along with additional fundraising efforts including a 50/50 raffle and a halftime half-court contest. Every ticket purchased becomes an investment into the health, opportunity, and future of a child in our community.

🗓 Sunday, June 7
📍 Potomac High School
🕔 Tip-Off: 5PM
🎟️ Get your tickets NOW:
https://tinyurl.com/dreamersvscoyotes

Corporate and individual sponsors will receive special recognition throughout the evening, including acknowledgements by the team’s Public Address Announcer and visibility during the live online telecast streamed by Prince William Sports & Entertainment. For more information on sponsorships email: [email protected]

This is more than a basketball game. This is our community coming together to remove barriers for children and ensure they have access to the care they need to participate in school activities and athletics.

05/27/2026

Leadership Prince William’s (LPW) Board of Regents is excited to announce the selection of its new Executive Director, Alfranda “Al” Durr of Al Durr & Associates (ALD). Mr. Durr will officially begin his new position on July 1, 2026, but has already begun working with LPW on the transition. Mr. Durr was selected following a request for qualifications (RFQ) to manage LPW’s comprehensive programs and activities. The Board and ALD will begin contract negotiations immediately.

“With LPW about to celebrate its 20th year and its historic 20th Signature Program class, the Board was looking to offer more to its alumni and future classes. The RFQ was our way of going to the marketplace to see what innovative approaches could benefit LPW and the community,” said LPW’s Board Chair Bob Schneider.

Al is a proud Signature Program Class of 2025 (Spark in the Dark) alumnus and has supported LPW since 2021 by providing leadership training for the Emerging Leaders Program. He is also CEO and Founder of ALD & Associates LLC, an award-winning human capital and business transformation firm. Under his leadership, ALD has earned multiple Prince William Chamber honors, reflecting a strong commitment to leadership, service, community partnership, and regional impact.

“I am honored to be selected as the next Executive Director of LPW and want to thank the Board Regents for their confidence in me to build on the track record of excellence and success from my predecessors,” said Mr. Durr. “As an LPW Alum (Spark in the Dark, Class of ’25), I will be focused on delivering the high-quality leadership programming the Prince William Community deserves. I look forward to meeting with sponsors, alumni, and stakeholders to learn more about how we can build a bright future together while making sure our Signature Program continues to build on our success.”

LPW’s current Executive Director, Charles Gilliam, announced in April 2026 that he would not pursue the RFQ opportunity and will leave LPW on June 30, 2026, after four years of successful service. Mr. Gilliam began as Interim Executive Director when the position became vacant. He was then selected as the permanent director in the fall of 2023 under the leadership of then-Chair Tiffany Izenour. “Without question, Charles was the right leader for LPW for the last four years,” said Izenour. “We are all so appreciative of Charles’s commitment to LPW and his ability to redevelop our programs in a post-COVID world and to pull together a refreshed and energetic board.

Leadership Prince William is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) serving Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. Our mission is to engage and inspire individuals, organizations, and alumni to enrich the community through collaborative leadership. Applications for the Signature Program are now being accepted and can be found on our website leadershipprincewilliam.org. Applications are due June 15, 2026.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Leadership is often defined by the willingness to serve others, but today we honor those who gave everything in that service.

At Leadership Prince William, we are profoundly grateful for the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. Their legacy of courage and selflessness is the highest standard of leadership we can strive for.

We remember. We honor. We reflect.

05/21/2026

Health & Human Services day kicking off at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center with a powerful panel discussing food insecurity, access to healthcare and mental health services!

Thank you Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center for being a dedicated silver sponsor for LPW!

05/19/2026

✨ Meet Jathiya Wright, member of LPW's Signature Class of 2026, "One Nine We All Shine"

Jathiya is the Public Safety Communications Manager for the Manassas City Police Department – serving residents, businesses, and visitors in the City of Manassas. In her role, she supervises the call center staff, coordinates communications between Patrol, IT and Investigative Services divisions and engages in problem solving in public safety.

She works closely with colleagues, community members, and partnering agencies to address concerns, provide information, and build trusting relationships. Her work emphasizes professionalism, integrity, and fair treatment of all individuals.

Committed to public service, Jathiya supports initiatives that strengthen connections between the police department and the community, with a focus on public safety, communication, and mutual respect.

Jathiya’s dedication to integrity and communication is a perfect example of the leadership that defines our Signature Class of 2026. We can't wait to see the impact she continues to make in the City of Manassas and beyond!