Welcome to Leadership Polk

Leadership Polk is a Polk Vision program that brings together current and emerging leaders from across the County to develop diverse networks of resourceful, informed and proactive leaders who will create a more vibrant county and region.

The nine-month program immerses participants in an inspiring and enlightening curriculum that examines critical issues that impact Polk County. Leadership Polk is topically-relevant, ever-changing, and exposes participants to many community-minded perspectives, resources and mentors through an open forum.

Leadership Polk will develop visionary approaches and collaborative behavior in graduates who occupy or will assume leadership roles in organizations within Polk County.

Every year, an advisory council will meet to guide the program’s structure, budget, fees and candidate selection.