Leadership Fairfax unveiled its 2021-22 Board of Directors, with Danny Vargas of VARComm Solutions serving as the new chairman

Vienna, VA – Leadership Fairfax announces the recent election and appointment of its 2021-2022 Board of Directors. The Board will lead the mission to inspire, connect, develop and engage leaders to positively impact issues facing the region through spearheading leadership development programming and equity focused training offered through the organization’s three leadership programs – Leadership Fairfax Institute Signature Program, Emerging Leaders Institute and Lifetime Leaders Program.
“Leadership Fairfax is excited to welcome this group of highly motivated, talented and equity-focused leaders to the Board of Directors” states Karen Cleveland, President and CEO of Leadership Fairfax. “We’re confident that our newly elected and returning directors are uniquely positioned to support the organization in its efforts to address the needs of businesses, non-profits and government in training leaders to make a positive difference for our community.”

Danny Vargas, President and Founder of VARCom Solutions will now begin his term as Chairman of the board, as Kimberly Stewart, Founder of Stepping Stones Consulting ends her year of leadership service. Vargas also serves as the Chairman Emeritus of the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino, former Chairman of the Virginia Board of Workforce Development as well as the Dulles Regional Chamber and is the Secretary of the Virginia State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Cynthia Bailey, Deputy County Attorney for Fairfax County, joins the board in the position of Vice-Chair.

“I am humbled and thrilled to step in as chairman of such an impactful and dynamic organization as Leadership Fairfax at such a pivotal time,” stated Vargas. He added, “We are living through a unique intersection of great anticipation for an economic and social revival after a stifling pandemic; the devastation faced by so many families who lost loved ones or livelihoods due to COVID-19; and the realization that our society still has a long way to go in reckoning with racial, ethnic and other disparities. As has been the case for over 30 years, Leadership Fairfax will be a leading voice in the region for positivity, unity, and an honest/frank approach to addressing the challenges we face. Our board, including the exceptional and diverse group of new members, is prepared to make a real difference at a time when the region needs it most.”

Leadership Fairfax inspires, connects, develops and engages leaders to impact issues facing Fairfax County and the region. It is a diverse community of 2,000+ alumni where public and private sector leaders collaborate to develop and implement solutions to community issues. Programs are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion or any other basis protected by law. Leadership Fairfax headquarters are located at 8230 Old Courthouse Rd., Ste 100, Vienna, VA 22182. To learn more, call 703.752.7555 and visit leadershipfairfax.org.