ANNAPOLIS, MD – Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA), the premier leadership training and networking institute in Anne Arundel County since 1993, is now accepting applications for the Flagship Program Class of 2027.
Flagship is LAA’s signature program, offering an intensive curriculum focused on civic engagement and leadership development. Each class represents a cross-section of Anne Arundel County, reflecting the county’s ethnic, social, economic and geographic diversity.
“LAA’s Flagship Program offers an unmatched experience that deepens your understanding of the forces shaping our community while immersing you in a diverse network united by commitment and service,” said Kris Valerio Shock, President & CEO of LAA. “By connecting, learning, and leading together, participants help strengthen and shape a vibrant, adaptive future for Anne Arundel County.”
The 10-month program begins in September 2026 and concludes in June 2027. Participants meet monthly for full-day sessions focused on topics such as Government, Economic Development, Cultural Arts, Education, Health & Human Services, Law & Public Safety, Environment, and Agriculture/South County. Participants engage directly with leaders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors, explore critical regional issues, and develop the tools needed to serve effectively as community leaders.
The application deadline is March 31, 2026. Limited need-based tuition assistance is available, with priority given to nonprofit employees, individuals and small business owners. More information and the online application are available at https://www.leadershipaa.org/Flagship.
About Leadership Anne Arundel: Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1993 and recognized as the premier leadership training and networking institute in Anne Arundel County. LAA’s mission is to provide people of diverse backgrounds with the education, resources and networks necessary to become proactive leaders. More than 1,800 graduates of LAA’s core programs serve in leadership roles across the public, private and nonprofit sectors throughout the Baltimore–Washington region.
For more information, visit https://leadershipaa.org.
