Twenty-five people chosen to participate in the Community Leadership Program were recently named by the board of governors of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute. The size of the class was reduced from 50 to 25 this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. A hybrid model of outdoor venues and virtual meetings will be used to enhance the experience and safety of participants. According to a news release, each person was nominated and vetted in a competitive selection process. Members represent private and nonprofit sectors of the community. They will spend the next nine months participating in a curriculum that looks at the community from different perspectives, heightening their awareness of current conditions and challenges, and building individual and group leadership skills. For a full list of the members of the Community Leadership Program Class of 2021, click here.