Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs promotes the development of current and emerging leaders in Virginia state and local government, private, and nonprofit organizations. Harris Leadership (GEHLI) Institute promotes the development of current and emerging leaders in Virginia state and local government, academic institutions, public, private and nonprofit organizations, and communities of the Commonwealth. GEHLI offers an integrated series of professional development programs that develop critical skills at the supervisory, management, senior leadership, and local levels. Our competency-based curricula utilize proven practices and are delivered by engaging, highly experienced professionals. Consistent with the mission of Virginia Commonwealth University, the Institute is committed to identifying and nurturing the next generation of leaders through leadership training and public policy research. Harris Leadership Institute has many years of experience supporting leaders as they learn more about themselves to develop their leadership skills. GEHLI bridges personal and professional leadership development by stressing that the improvement of leadership skills, behaviors, competencies, and practices require knowledge acquisition, professional skill development, and feedback. GEHLI was established in May 1999 by the Board of Visitors at Virginia Commonwealth University in honor of 32 years of service to the university by Dr. Grace E.
