Why Choose Us?

For more than five decades, HOBY has inspired young people to make a difference and become catalysts for positive change in their home, school, workplace, and community. As America’s foremost youth leadership organization, HOBY has a long history of successfully motivating young people to develop into outstanding leaders.

About Our Alumni Association

Taylor Body

Alumni Association Adviser

HOBY alumni are those OUTSTANDING people who have participated in at least one HOBY program: the Community Leadership Workshop (CLeW), the Leadership Seminar, or the World Leadership Congress (WLC). Since our start, HOBY VA has reached over 10,000 sophomores throughout the Commonwealth. Whether you attended a HOBY leadership program last spring or thirty years ago, you are part of the family of fellow HOBY alumni! Show your continued support for HOBY Virginia's Alumni Association by utilizing our new online store! 

Seminar Location

Planning for our 2024 seminar is underway, and a location has not been determined. For any questions regarding the seminar, please email our Leadership Seminar Chair, Francesca Ferrara, at francesca.ferrara@vahoby.org. Stay tuned via our social media for any updates!