40 Years of Creating Community Leaders
Founded in 1976 under the name Citizens’ Goals for the Colorado Springs Community, Leadership Pikes Peak is one of the premier community leadership development organizations for more than 40 years, strengthened further by our new partnership with University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.Â
Our mission is to build a thriving community through leadership and service: Engage. Enrich. Empower. Connect.
Our legacy program, Signature, is aimed at experienced professionals looking to more deeply learn and serve the community as trustees. Helping to make our region a wonderful place to live, work, and play.


The Signature Program is for experienced professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of themselves and connection to the community. The program has three key areas of focus:
Self
To be great leaders, we must understand ourselves. Who are we? What are we capable of? How do others perceive us? For great leadership skills to be actualized, we must discover our strengths, unique personalities, abilities, passions, and potential for growth. With a solid foundation of personal development, our participants are poised to make an impact in the Pikes Peak Region and beyond.
Community
Community engagement is crucial for creating sustainable solutions, fostering social cohesion, and ensuring that decisions made by institutions or organizations align with the needs and aspirations of the community. Our program graduates become catalysts for change in our community. Our alumni serve on boards/committees, always find ways to give back, and will stop at nothing to make the Pikes Peak Region a better place.
Collaboration
Armed with knowledge, tools, and connections, our participants are equipped to address pressing community needs and drive meaningful progress. Over the course of 10 transformative months, from August to the following June, they dive deep into the issues that matter most in our community and learn from industry leaders and experts while also building deep connections through collaboration with their classmates on community projects. This hands-on experience allows participants to apply leadership skills and newfound strengths in a real-world setting.
Belonging and Inclusion
At Leadership Pikes Peak, we are committed to creating a culture that celebrates and values diversity, promotes equity, and fosters inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is essential for innovation, collaboration, and the overall success of our community.
We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our community. We recognize that individuals bring a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and talents that contribute to the richness of our organization. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that honors differences and creates opportunities for everyone to thrive.
We aspire to create a welcoming and respectful environment where every individual feels valued and has a sense of belonging. We actively seek out and amplify diverse voices, perspectives, and ideas to promote a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
We understand that achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion is an ongoing journey that requires continuous reflection, learning, and action. We are dedicated to listening to our community, learning from each other, and adapting our practices to better reflect our commitment to belonging and inclusion principles.
By upholding these values, we believe that Leadership Pikes Peak will not only be a place where individuals can thrive personally and professionally but also a catalyst for positive change in our broader community.