Sims Earns Certified Community Leadership Practitioner Designation
The Association of Leadership Programs (ALP) proudly recognizes Susan Sims, Director of Leadership Programs at Leadership Fairfax, VA, as the newest recipient of the Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation.
The Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) program was developed in response to membership feedback to provide extensive ongoing training opportunities for Community Leadership Program professionals. The CCLP designation provides Community Leadership Program professionals with an incentive to achieve excellence in professional performance with mastery of essential skills. The development of the Certified Community Leadership Practitioner program began in 2016, with the first CORE training course offered in 2019 in conjunction with the ALP National Conference held that year in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Twenty-six individuals, including Sims, have completed the process, passed the certification exam, and earned the CCLP designation.
About Susan Sims, CCLP:
Susan brings 20 years' experience as an educational consultant, strategist, and facilitator. She's adept at collaborating with organizations, nonprofits, and individuals, consistently orchestrating impactful discussions, developing holistic, student-focused curricula, and cultivating courageous environments that build bridges and foster personal development.
Her deep commitment to community and education is evident through her service as an AmeriCorps alumnus with both the Jumpstart Corps and as a Pearson Teaching Fellow. Susan's dedication to continuous learning and leadership shines through her certifications and affiliations, including the Center for Inspired Teaching Institute, Certified Professional Résumé Writer, and Certified Virginia Master Naturalist. She's also a proud alumna of the Points of Light Foundation Civic Circle Cohort and both the Leadership Fairfax ELI (2012) and LFI (2022) programs.
Beyond her consulting work, Susan is a published author, contributing to the fields of science, education, and creative writing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the George Washington University and an MFA in Writing from Full Sail University. She was honored as a 2021 40 Under 40 recipient by the Leadership Center for Excellence and has received multiple awards for her volunteer work. In her free time, she cultivates a habitat garden, hikes Virginia's many trails, and writes fantastical stories for her Dungeons and Dragons team.
Congratulations to Susan Sims, CCLP, on this significant achievement.
About the Association of Leadership Programs
The Association of Leadership Programs serves over 280 community leadership programs across the United States and beyond. The association strives to enhance the well-being of all communities through the work of community leadership programs. Founded in 2010, the mission of ALP is to strengthen the effectiveness of leadership programs and professionals. Authentic and organic community leadership development requires taking a critical look at situations, opportunities, and challenges our communities face through the lens of the entire community and pursuing a course that enhances the well-being of all.
Contact:
Jessie Baginski, Ph.D., CCLP
Director of Programs
programs@alpleaders.org