Building Ohio’s Leadership Capacity
The Voinovich School partners with local government, state agencies and nonprofits to build leadership and organizational capacity, supporting communities to solve their most pressing issues.
We work with leaders at all stages — from newly elected officials to executive directors with decades of experience.
Our Programs at Work in the Community
Mayors' Partnership for Progress
Since 1996, the Voinovich School has provided staffing, research and support for the Mayors’ Partnership for Progress, a nonprofit that brings together elected officials from 25 Appalachian counties to advocate for their citizens, share information, and tackle common issues faced by communities throughout the region.
Team Lead: Amista Lipot
George V. Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service
The Voinovich Academy builds public service leadership capacity by offering professional and executive education programs to support current and future leaders serving public and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio.
Team Lead: Jay Johnson
How We Can Help You
Discover the Services We Provide and Meet Our Team Members
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Local Government
With staffing support from the Voinovich School, members of the Mayors’ Partnership for Progress work together to advocate for their citizens, share information, and tackle common issues.
Team Lead: Amista Lipot
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Leadership Development
We can work with your agency or community to develop customized professional and executive education programs to build leadership and capacity.
Team Lead: Jay Johnson
Applied Learning
As part of our educational mission, the Voinovich School engages students and Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholars to work closely with faculty and staff on these projects.
Experiences vary, but opportunities include conducting and analyzing surveys, focus groups, and interviews; contributing to curriculum development and implementation; assisting with community meeting facilitation; and developing public reports, presentations and infographics.
In the News
Leading in Appalachia to Focus on Collaboration, Advocacy, Leadership & Communication
The George Voinovich Academy’s Leading in Appalachia program began in a basement in 2019.
John Hemmings Wins First-ever Weinberg Partnership Award
Alumnus John Hemmings spent 37 years at the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission.
Voinovich Celebrates Alumnus Jim Lynch's Legacy of Public Service
His dedication to effective communication and public service has left a lasting impact on Ohio's governance and community capacity building.