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Leadership academy accepting applications

BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

The Holland Center and Carefree-Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will host the Desert Foothills Leadership Academy Class II beginning Jan. 13.

“After a very successful inaugural Class of XX participants, we are excited to welcome Class II,” said Jennifer Rosvall, The Holland Center’s executive director.

“The feedback and reviews from our inaugural class supported our mission to educate, energize, and engage emerging leaders with a goal of enriching community life while responsibly sustaining our natural resources for generations to come. All of this is done through a focus on strengthening participants understanding of the past, current and future potential of the Sonoran Desert Foothills.”

Carefree Town Clerk/Treasurer Kandace French Contreras is proud to have been a part of the Desert Foothills Leadership Academy.

“It was an outstanding opportunity to obtain critical and streamlined information regarding the needs of our unique community and the role I can play in addressing those needs,” Contreras said.

Class II The Academy will take place over a 10-month period and include on-site and “classroom” training incorporating subject matter expert

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presentations, on-site tours, panel discussions, and hands-on training.

Areas to be covered include health care, tourism, technology, sustainability, innovation, education, land usage/ growth, social services, arts, local issues, transportation, Maricopa Association of Governments, leadership training/styles, and public safety.

“The leadership academy provided valuable information and insight that has given me the connections, confidence and knowledge to become an effective and inspired community leader,” said Kim Nathanson, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Arizona Properties Realtor and Class I graduate.

To apply, visit desertfoothillsleaders.org.