Growth-Minded. Like-Hearted. Community-Focused.
Connecting, Growing, and
Inspiring Community Leaders
Leadership MetroWest is a respected community organization in the MetroWest region of Massachusetts dedicated to community leadership training and professional development. Through our leadership development programs, we foster like-hearted, authentic, and engaged leaders. Join our MetroWest networking events and apply to our Leadership Academy to make a meaningful impact.
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Empowering individuals through diverse leadership development opportunities.
Leadership Academy
Inspiring members of our community through our signature program.
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Community Leadership Development
Building Strong Leaders
for Vibrant Communities
Leadership MetroWest is a respected community leadership development organization that has been serving the region since 1986. Our mission is to connect, empower, and inspire members of our community to become more like-hearted, community-focused, authentic, and engaged leaders. Through impactful engagement and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we empower leaders to make a positive impact in their communities while fostering authentic connections with one another.
Empowering Education
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the MetroWest Leadership Academy
The flagship program of Leadership MetroWest
Discover the transformative power of the Leadership Academy. Our program equips aspiring leaders with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to make a lasting impact in their communities.
Inspire Others
Develop leadership skills and build lasting connections with like-hearted individuals.
Drive Change
Apply today to participate in next year's program and increase your capacity to have a positive impact in your community.
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Empowering Future Leaders
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Mission
To connect, grow, and
inspire community leaders
Our mission is to connect, grow, and inspire members and alumni to become more like-hearted, community-focused, authentic, and engaged leaders. As a member of the Leadership MetroWest community, you'll gain access to exclusive networking events, professional development opportunities, and a supportive network of like-hearted leaders.
Programs
Leadership Programs
Leadership programs are designed to empower individuals through unmatched educational initiatives. Our programs enhance the leadership skills of individuals committed to making a positive impact in their communities. By fostering a diverse cohort of emerging and established leaders, Leadership MetroWest aims to build a stronger, more connected community.
Partners
Building strong
community alliances
Our supporters and partners, including local businesses, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and civic leaders, play a crucial role in advancing our mission to foster dynamic leadership and community engagement. Together, we are building strong, resilient communities, united by a commitment to leadership excellence and social progress.
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and donate today
Support the growth of future leaders in our community by donating to Leadership MetroWest today. By supporting Leadership MetroWest, you are not only fostering individual growth but also strengthening the fabric of our community.
Supporting the Community
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Your donation helps us continue to empower leaders and make a positive impact in our community. Join us in creating a more connected and engaged MetroWest.
Our Approach
Community driven solutions
for lasting impact
Leadership
Empowering Future Leaders
through the Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy provides participants with an intentional space for personal reflection on how they can become more effective community leaders. Through a combination of workshops, interactive conversations, and experiential learning opportunities, participants will develop the knowledge, confidence, strategies, and skills to be leaders within their community and champions for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Positive Leadership
The curriculum is focused on developing positive leadership skills, through a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Interactive Learning
Participants engage in hands-on activities, frequent community visits, and robust group discussions to enhance their learning experience.
“Leadership MetroWest allowed me to build a deep and lasting relationship with many business leaders. To this day I continue to reach out to them for advice, counsel, and to partner on various programs sure to impact our communities. Without LMW I am confident those relationships would not exist in their current form and maybe not at all. I have a group of 25 that I know I can pick up the phone and they will take my call. To me that is the power of this community.”
“The Leadership Academy has significantly enhanced my personal and professional growth. It has equipped me with advanced leadership skills, boosting my confidence and strategic thinking abilities. The program has also expanded my network, connecting me with like-minded professionals and mentors. This experience has empowered me to drive positive change and take on more challenging roles within my organization.”
“As both an alum and supervisor that has sent staff, Leadership MetroWest has been an invaluable asset and resource to me as an individual and a leader. I personally have grown my own tools for my toolbox and witnessed staff soar in their development through the Leadership Academy. The alumni network is one of the best assets, as there are alumni everywhere and ongoing efforts to keep us all connected! We are incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful resource in MetroWest.”
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Thursday night Leadership MetroWest recognized Mary Kate Feeney LMW’23 with the MetroWest Rising Star Award. This honor acknowledges and celebrates a recent alumnus for their commitment to the public good and to community engagement. With the lengthy list of good causes, civic groups, nonprofits, and committees that she leads and serves, and in her role as the District 3 City Councilor for the City of Framingham, MaryKate epitomizes what it is to work in community for community. We are extremely proud to call her an Alum. Congratulations MK!
Photo by Lynne Damianos
Scott Richardson LMW`99, Cofounder and Principal of GRLA Architects, received the Leadership MetroWest Appreciation award from Helen Lemoine LMW`93/ Executive Director Emeritus, Skye Jensen LMW`25, and Leigh Walker LMW`23 on June 11 at the Leadership MetroWest Annual Leadership Celebration.
Congratulations Scott. Thank you for leading with such grace, commitment, steadfastness, humbleness, and compassion. Thank you for modeling civic-minded leadership through your community service and through your investment in the leadership development of the people on your fabulous GRLA team. By encouraging them in turn to step into civic leadership roles, you have created a positive multiplier that enriches the lives of so so many. We are so proud to call you a LMW Alum.
Photo by Lynne Damianos.
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Congratulations to our 3rd Annual Leadership MetroWest Alumni Honorees!
Mary Kate Feeney LMW`23 MetroWest Rising Star Award
Scott Richardson LMW`99 Leadership MetroWest Appreciation Award
Sarah Baldiga LMW`17 Helen Lemoine Community Impact Award
Please join us in celebrating these remarkable people and the graduation of the Academy Class of 2026 on June 11 at Framingham Village Hall on the Common.
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Please join us for a night of community and celebration as recognize the accomplishments of our peers and the graduates of the Academy Class of 2026!
We`ll present the MetroWest Rising Star Award, the Leadership MetroWest Appreciation Award, and the Helen Lemoine Community Impact Award to three well deserving alumni, and graduation certificates to the mighty "26 of 26." It will be a fun night with hors d`ouevres, a cash bar with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, a raffle with fabulous prizes, and more!
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Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, Middlesex Savings Bank, Avidia Bank, and GRLA | Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects.
Join our LMW alumni for what is sure to be an eye-opening look at the inner workings of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) on Friday June 5. As a group, we`ll tour this iconic and historic bunker (yes, the one under the big MEMA topiary letters on Rt 9) to learn about the myriad of ways that this agency prevents and mitigates all nature of disasters. We`ll have the opportunity to speak with some of the talented MEMA personnel responsible for providing and coordinating equipment, our federal, state, and local resources, and Mobile Emergency Operations Centers (MEOCs) before, during, and after emergencies. And we`ll gather at Jack`s Abbey afterwards to review what we`ve learned and to enjoy pizza and beverages. Registration takes place here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/l5-IsN1bxe43J7dtGjPgIw Sign up before June 4 please. See yah at the bunkah!
Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer, donate, and support the Class of 2026’s blood drive today, it was a wonderful and meaningful day. ❤️
Dear LMW Alumni,
As you know, the Leadership MetroWest Academy Class of 2026 is hosting a community blood drive this coming Monday, May 11, at the Danforth Museum in Framingham as part of their class project. They’re doing this to support our local need for blood donations, and in special honor of their deployed classmate, Ryan Sullivan. As of an hour ago, they had 25 spots to fill on there donation schedule—it will be a tall order to fill them all, but I think we can put a big old dent in them with the can-do attitude of Leadership MetroWest Hence I’m posting here today to request your help getting the word out to local would-be donors, who can be from any organization. If you’re able to, sign yourself up to donate if at this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Danforth You can also post about the Blood Drive on your social media, or in an email to your colleagues, your place or worship, or your community group. All donors will get free access to the Danforth’s incredible collection on a day when the Museum is normally closed, and an Amazon gift card from the Red Cross. Thank you in advance for your support of the Class, and their efforts to get their class project over the finish line. I’ll be rolling up my sleeve at 10am if you wish to join me, and I’d welcome the distraction. Thank you, Trish Wesley Umbrell LMW ‘15
Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these fabulous humans, their classmates, and our outstanding alumni at Leadership MetroWest’s Celebration of Leadership! It’s Thursday, June 11 at Framingham’s Village Hall on the Common, beginning at 5:30pm. Tickets here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/_rq87pTdt6O_j8vhEWHyAg #leadershipmetrowest
📣 Nominations are OPEN for the LMW 3rd Annual Community Leadership Awards!
Do you know a Leadership MetroWest alum who`s been showing up, stepping up, and making MetroWest a better place? Now`s your chance to make sure they get the recognition they deserve.
We`re honoring outstanding alumni across three categories:
▪ MetroWest Rising Star Award: For a recent alum (Classes of 2021–2025) whose commitment to community and the public good is already turning heads
▪ Leadership MetroWest Appreciation Award — For a board member, alum, or organization that has gone above and beyond to support LMW`s growth and mission this year
▪ Helen Lemoine Community Impact Award — For a longtime alum (Class of 2020 or prior) making an extraordinary impact by addressing unmet needs and lifting up underserved communities
If someone in your network has led with heart, mobilized people around a cause, or built something meaningful for MetroWest — nominate them.
Applications for the Leadership MetroWest Academy Class of 2027 are officially OPEN.
If you`ve been waiting for your moment to step into your leadership potential — this is it.
The LMW Leadership Academy is a year-long journey designed to equip growth-minded, community-focused professionals with the skills, connections, and mindset to make a real impact in MetroWest.
Here`s what you`re stepping into:
✅ A two-day September retreat to kick things off
✅ Monthly deep dives into public policy and community issues
✅ A Positive Leadership, Equity Anchor & Anti-Racism curriculum
✅ Site visits, community service projects, and real-world experience
✅ A network of 1,000+ alumni who are actively shaping this region
The Academy kicks off in September — but seats fill fast and the application deadline is June 30.
Don`t wait. Apply today. Link in bio.
Relive your Academy experience by joining members of the current Leadership Academy class on the bus to Massachusetts State House. We will park and depart from Advocates Main Office, 1881 Worcester Rd (Rt 9 West) Framingham MA 01701.
We will meet with our legislators, tour our historic State Capital, and eat our lunch.
Then we`ll head over to the Boston Common to "The Embrace," the larger-than-life bronze sculpture of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King, to meet the Embrace Boston leadership team behind this beautiful and iconic piece of public art to learn about their efforts to promote equity and social justice in Boston.
9am-5pm | $90 per person
Fee covers the bus & lunch. Admission to the State House is free. �
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