About Us.
A legacy of developing outstanding community leadership to support the needs of Lancaster County.
Leadership Lancaster has been training a diverse group of existing and emerging leaders to be stewards of our community for 35 years. Every day, graduates of Leadership Lancaster are making a difference in Lancaster County.

I have a deeper knowledge of what makes Lancaster a unique place to live, as well as all the good work being done by various groups to solve challenges facing the community.
Jenn Putt
Core Class of 2018
I realize now I have the capability to make an impact and how it is my social responsibility to take action and get involved.
Melanie Canfield
Core Class of 2019
There are so many diverse industry leaders in our community. Often you get so focused in your bubble, you don’t allow yourself to be open to seeing what others are doing.
Jeff Bierlein
Core Class of 2019
Find out more about where we came from and who made it happen below!
More about us
Developing outstanding community leadership to support the needs of Lancaster County.
Transforming the Lancaster County community with educated, connected and inspired leadership.
Integrity—Instilling the highest ethical standards in all that we do
Diversity—Including all regions, perspectives, professions, and people
Leadership by Example—Modeling the passionate leadership we desire for our community
Responsibility—Maintaining and developing community stewardship