Who Should Participate?

Find out if Leadership Portland is a good fit.

You might be a good candidate if you:

  • Are curious to learn more and invest in Portland’s evolution and future 
  • Want to delve into what provokes you and what inspires you
  • Like experiential, hands-on learning – taking a deep dive into a question or issue
  • Are passionate about issues in our city that impact all of us
  • Want to meet new people and learn new perspectives
  • Are ready to learn the complexities behind the biggest, boldest issues our city is facing – and meet the people tackling these issues
  • Want to apply learnings in actionable and impactful ways

Note: You may participate in the program even if you are not a resident of Portland, ME! 

Top takeaways from program alumni

"I think everyone I know would be a better citizen if they go through this!"

"There are leadership opportunities that are not running for office."

"Systems improve when you/I understand how they are working and where they need improvement."

"Portland is changing, constantly and quickly, and in Leadership Portland we see it firsthand in 9 different perspectives."

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"Understand the root of an issue before providing an opinion."

"Portland is incredibly interconnected in ways I was not aware of."

"Housing is the issue that is connected to everything."

"Portland is uniquely vibrant and it is our responsibility to maintain that vibrancy for the future."

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