Naturally Lewis, Inc. Opens Applications for Lewis County Leadership Academy

LEWIS COUNTY - Naturally Lewis, Inc. is announcing that applications for the Lewis County Leadership Academy Class of 2025-2026 are open through July 1, 2025. This is a competitive application process open to anyone living or working in Lewis County, New York.

The Lewis County Leadership Academy is a transformational ten-month professional development program growing the next generation of business and community leaders in Lewis County. In collaboration with Human Factor Leadership, we've designed a curriculum that includes:

• Personalized development based on a behavioral core strengths assessment.

• Interactive workshops structured to meet you where you are and get you to where you want to be.

• Community immersion to experience the richness of Lewis County and the people within it.

"Amazing things happen when you connect people and create an environment to learn new things and encourage collaboration,” says Jenna Lauraine, Programs and Partnerships Director. “The Lewis County Leadership Academy provides a place for individual and community growth to improve quality of life for everyone in Lewis County.”

The Lewis County Leadership Academy will meet once a month beginning in September 2025 and ending in June 2026. Curriculum topics include:

• Leadership & Professional Development

• History & Agriculture

• Social Determinants of Health

• Economic Development

• Local Government

• Drum Country, NY & Fort Drum

• Tourism & Recreation

• Completion & Presentation of a SOAR Analysis

Naturally Lewis, Inc. invites all business and community leaders, emerging and existing, to apply for the Leadership Academy. Applications must be submitted by July 1, 2025 for consideration. New this year, The Northern New York Community Foundation is partnering with Naturally Lewis to provide tuition support for nonprofit employees applying to the Leadership Academy (please see application for additional details). 

For more information on the Lewis County Leadership Academy, please visit naturallylewis.com and follow Naturally Lewis, Inc. on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.