We ask that all organizations who use Lead the Change commit to our Mission, Vision, and Shared Values.
Mission
Lead the Change’s mission is to empower young people to be leaders in the community and direct change and to ensure that decision-making and leadership tables throughout the region are inclusive and representative of diverse young Pittsburgh.
Vision
We envision a region where diverse young leaders are consistently present, valued, and supported at community and organizational decision-making tables; where organizations expressly value and embrace the leadership and contributions of young Pittsburghers; and where diverse young leaders have opportunities that empower them to “lead the change” for the benefit of all of our communities.
Shared Values
We value:
- our region’s diverse, young leaders and the unique talent and perspectives they bring to community building and decision-making
- organizations that use their capital to create change and, in doing so, acknowledge and embrace the talent and perspective of young people
- the transformative power of partnerships between diverse, young leaders and organizations leading the change