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 on Thursday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., typically on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Please note that the schedule may include extended sessions and is subject to change. More than one absence jeopardizes graduation from the program.
2025 Leadership Folsom Class Schedule
*Dates are tentative and subject to change.
- Week 1 – October 2
- Week 2 – October 16
- Week 3 – November 6
- Week 4 – November 20
- Week 5 – December 4
- Week 6 – December 18
- Week 7 – January 15
- Week 8 – January 29
- Week 9 – February 5
- Week 10 – February 19
- Week 11 – March 5
- Week 12 – March 19
- Week 13 – April 2
- Week 14 – April 16
- Week 15 – May 7
- Week 16 – May 21
- Graduation – June 4
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.