Mission & History

Mission Statement

We are a catalyst - educating and uniting diverse, collaborative leaders to ensure a vibrant Spokane.

Our Diversity Commitment

Leadership Spokane builds a community of authentic leaders, providing programs, centering equity and fostering leadership skills for life. We are committed to creating an environment where diversity and inclusion occur naturally in the pursuit of our mission. We expect our staff, students and alumni will embrace the underlying values of this vision.

Leadership Spokane History

Leadership Spokane was founded by the Spokane Chamber of Commerce and its business leaders to maintain the momentum of leadership and development in the Spokane community, following the incredibly successful World’s Fair Expo ’74.

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