Hopi Leadership Program participants announced
KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. – The evening of Sept. 13 marked the beginning of the Hopi Leadership Program. A small reception was held for the new participants, program alumni, family members, Hopi Foundation staff and Board of Trustees. The intimacy of the small group allowed for ice breaker activities in which all attendees learned more about one another.
This third program will be different from the two previous programs in that the Leadership Program alumni will play a larger role in facilitating and leading session activities.
The “Getting to Know You” session held on Sept. 14 was facilitated by Lisa Lomavaya with afternoon activities led by Kassondra Yaiva, both alumnae of the 2008-2009 Program. The “Mentorship” session held on Sept. 15 was facilitated by Laurel Sekakuku, an alumnus of the inaugural 2006-2007 Program and current Hopi Leadership Program Coordinator.
By giving back to the Leadership Program and the community in this way, Hopi Foundation staff is able to see the growth of past participants. Giving back also provides motivation to current participants to see their potential upon completion of the Program.