Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo (LFMWF) is an empowering experience that engages, elevatesĀ and transforms our community's leaders of today and tomorrow.
In this program, our participants build an impactful, long-lasting network of other leaders while sharpening their own leadership capabilities, exploring many challenges and opportunities of our community, and contributing to the vitality of our region through Community Change Initiatives.
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Apps for the 2027 Leadership FMWF class are open from April 6-30. It's time to think about who from your organization would be a good fit for the program, or consider applying yourself!
Application period: April 6-30
Interview notifications: May 18
In-person interviews: June 1-3
Program duration: August 2026 - May 2027
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Ep 4: The Power of People
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Ep 5: Your Path to Leadership
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Meet the LFMWF class of 2026
Justine Bahr, Scheels
Mariah Bates, Otter Tail Corporation
Nikki Braaten, Doosan Bobcat
Menley Denham, Cultivate Family Chiropractic
Ashley Duchsherer, Gate City Bank
Casondra Duckworth, Jeremiah Program
Jessica Dunlap, Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota
Corey Eidem, FMWF Chamber of Commerce
Lana Goodijohn, Enclave Property Management
Mikaela Hestdalen, Sanford Health
Hailey Hoffner, Drekker Brewing Company
Angie Honzay, Microsoft
Gail Jacobson, Bell Bank
Jenny Johnson, Tellwell Story Co
Collin Johnson, Zerr Berg Architects
Alyssa Lakosky, JBC Commercial Real Estate
Sarah Landsem, Astera Health
Erin Larsgaard, Wold Johnson, P.C.
Brian Larson, Ohnstad Twichell Law Firm
Sierra Mcfaline, Lakes and Prairies Community Action (CAPLP)
Jessica Mears, First International Bank & Trust
Jared Meyer, NAU Country Insurance
Courtney Montgomery, Anne Carlsen
John Morrison, American Crystal Sugar Company
Nate Olson, North Dakota State University Foundation
Charlie Perhus, Family Wellness
Allison Pillar, YWCA Cass Clay
Beth Prashek, Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness Center
Matt Prochniak, Moore Engineering, Inc.
Karmen Riley, Fargo Public Schools
Ann Schneider, Enclave
Anthony Sommerfeld, Interstate Engineering
Chelsey Stoa, Flint Group
Skylar Trebil, Your Day by Nicole
Kimberly Vosseteig, American Red Cross
Bethany Wall, Friends of the Children Fargo-Moorhead
Mikayla Young, Ronald McDonald House Charities
Jose Zandonadi, Bayer CropScience
"Leadership FMWF allows participants to better understand how everyone has the opportunity to lead, no matter where they sit. From the first-year professional to the CEO, we are all leaders."
- Roxanne Mullenberg, Cornerstone Bank
LFMWF alumna
"Leadership FMWF allows you to explore your community from many different perspectives."
- Jordan Dahl, Fargo Airport Authority
LFMWF alumnus
"I came away from the Leadership FMWF program with lifelong friendships and a wealth of information I didn't have before. This program broadened my community knowledge, allowed me to meet and learn from inspiring community leaders and gain additional leadership skills. It also enabled me to grow as a community member to help make an impact on current and future needs of our community."
- Amber Blomberg, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
LFMWF alumna
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Connecting Leaders to Strengthen our Community
For more than 30 years, Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo has connected and developed leaders who greatly impact the community through dedication and service. You will find our alumni holding prominent public leadership roles within our community and a host of others who actively serve the community every day as board members, diligent volunteers and dedicated employees. Each year, LFMWF selects 40 emerging and existing leaders from all sectors of the community to participate in the ten-month program.
Program Overview
Since 1989, more than 1,000 graduates have been given the opportunity to build a diverse network of like-minded people with a shared commitment to the community and personal growth. Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo fosters the development of this elite network of engaged and well-informed leaders.
The program exposes emerging and existing community leaders to the issues that face our region while challenging and engaging participants to strengthen the community through service and leadership.
With the community as their classroom, participants:
- Develop long-lasting relationships with other leaders.
- Discover the inner workings of our community and challenges facing our community.
- Define your individual role and responsibility as a leader within our community.
You should apply to Leadership Fargo Moorhead West Fargo ifā¦
- You are committed to leadership and community stewardship.
- You want to build a diverse long-term network of colleagues.
- You have a strong desire and interest to promote the organization you represent.
- You want to contribute to the community even after graduation.