LEADERSHIP
FOLSOM
Leadership Folsom is your opportunity to grow as a leader while building meaningful connections across our vibrant city. Through immersive sessions, insider access to local institutions, and a community-impact project, you’ll develop the knowledge, confidence, and network to lead with purpose. Ready to make your mark?
2025 Folsom Leadership Instructors
We are proud to welcome two outstanding leaders as this year’s Folsom Leadership instructors: Will Kempton, a highly respected transportation executive with over 50 years of public service, and Thomas Gruneisen, a visionary library director and community leader. Their combined experience in civic leadership, innovation, and public engagement will offer participants invaluable insight into effective leadership and service. Get ready to learn from two professionals who have helped shape the future of both our region and our city.
Unleash your leadership potential
Limited to only 30 participants, Leadership Folsom will connect you to key players in our community and allow you to develop the necessary skills to keep Folsom strong.
Leadership Folsom Purpose
Leadership Folsom is an experience offered to those members of our community who have an interest in further developing their personal leadership capabilities and knowledge of Folsom, as a city, hub of commerce, environment for education, and a place for recreation work in harmony with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life for it residents, workforce and visitors.
Curriculum
The Leadership Folsom experience draws upon adult learning pedagogy including lecture and presentation, discussion, subject immersion, engagement, role play, student as teacher, site visits and brief readings. Additionally, the legacy of a “class community project” will be undertaken by participants.
Class Community Project:
The Leadership Folsom experience draws upon adult learning pedagogy including lecture and presentation, discussion, subject immersion, engagement, role play, student as teacher, site visits and brief readings. Additionally, the legacy of a “class community project” will be undertaken by participants.
When Leadership Meets
Leadership Folsom meets Thursday mornings from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. twice per month (1st and 3rd of each month). Please check the calendar for extended sessions. More than one absence jeopardizes graduation from Leadership Folsom.
Tuition
Tuition is $2,000. Class sessions include all supplies, all tours and a graduation celebration.
*Note: No person should let tuition costs prohibit his or her application. Please contact the Folsom Chamber for payment plan and partial scholarship options.
Ready to Lead? Join the Next Class of Changemakers.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Leadership Folsom program. Space is limited to just 30 participants — don’t miss your chance to gain exclusive access to Folsom’s leaders, sharpen your leadership skills, and make a lasting impact on your community.