May 23, 2011
REP. ROJAS CHOSEN TO PARTICIPATE IN EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM
AT UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Rep. Jason Rojas has been chosen by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation to participate in the 2011 Emerging Leaders Program in July at the University of Virginia.
The program is a collaborative effort by the foundation, a non-profit organization based in Centerville, Mass., and the university, which was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, one of the country’s founding fathers.
“I am honored that I was first nominated to apply for this leadership program by House Speaker Christopher Donovan and subsequently chosen to participate this summer,” Rojas said.
“Jason has already proven to be an important voice in the legislature and has demonstrated day in and day out his leadership capabilities especially in the areas of education, finance and planning and development,” Donovan said.
“The Emerging Leaders Program will be held at the Darden School of Business and I am confident that this experience will make me a better legislator and leader for the people I represent,” Rojas said. “Some of the seminars I will be taking include “Political Leadership in a Flat World,” “Ethics, Values and Political Leadership” and “The Global Achievement Gap.”
The Emerging Leaders Program has been designed for men and women who are judged by their peers to be likely future leaders in their state. Rep. Rojas was one of the 50 leaders from 39 states who were chosen to participate in the program. The program includes a series of intense interactive and often provocative discussions led by distinguished University of Virginia Darden School of Business faculty. The legislators are given numerous opportunities to measure their expertise and knowledge against some of the most successful political and business leaders in the nation.
The cost of the program is paid through grants from major businesses throughout the country.
“I am looking forward to learning important lessons and bringing them back to Connecticut. I am also particularly grateful to Chris Donovan choosing and supporting me for this terrific educational program,” Rojas said.
Rep. Jason Rojas represents the 9th Assembly District, which includes parts of East Hartford, Glastonbury and Manchester.