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Impact Maker

About the Program

Impact Maker is where Valley Leadership’s network moves from learning to doing. In this collaborative space, leaders roll up their sleeves to tackle Arizona’s most persistent challenges alongside strategic partners and community champions. By joining a dedicated Impact Team, you’ll work on the front lines of issues like education, housing, and racial justice to drive thoughtful, long-term solutions for our state.

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Turn Your Leadership Into Action. The Impact Maker is Valley Leadership’s engine for statewide change. It is a collaborative space designed for leaders who are ready to move beyond the classroom and put their skills to work on the issues that matter most to Arizona.

What to Expect:

  • Real-World Problem Solving: Join forces with a network of strategic partners and community experts to chart a path toward measurable, strategic solutions.
  • Diverse Issue Teams: Choose an Impact Team that aligns with your passion. Our teams are currently working across a broad spectrum of needs, including:
    • Education & Workforce Development
    • Child Wellbeing
    • Housing & Homelessness
    • Racial Justice
    • Health Equity
  • Collaborative Spirit: You won’t work in a vacuum. Impact Maker brings together a “broad spectrum” of Arizonans to ensure that solutions are inclusive and representative of the entire state.
  • A Commitment to Doing: This isn’t just a discussion group. Drawing on the values and perspectives gained through VL, our leaders “roll up their sleeves” to engage in the actual work required to move the needle on Arizona’s public values.

Ready to roll up your sleeves? Join an Impact Team and start shaping the future of Arizona today.

Is This Right For Me?

Prerequisites: Must Complete Valley Leadership’s Catalyze program

Start Date: On-going

Schedule: Meet with Individual Impact Team once a month

Location: Virtual / Online

Cost: Free

Age Range: 16-99

Have Questions? Contact Amanda Straight: amanda@valleyleaership.org

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How This Program Builds Your Competencies

Knowledge

I can understand myself, diverse perspectives, and how democracy and systems work. This is important because it helps me make sense of the world and engage as an informed citizen.

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Skills

I can think critically, communicate clearly, and work with others to solve problems. This is important because it helps me build strong relationships and find fair solutions.

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Values

I can respect others, act with integrity, and take responsibility for creating change. This is important because it helps me contribute to a just, inclusive, and thriving community.

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Action

I can participate in my community and take action based on democratic values. This is important because it helps me turn ideas into impact and strengthen democracy.

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