RICHMOND FIRST
A civic organization dedicated to responsible citizenship and the improvement of government since 1919.
Speaker
"Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Richmond First Program:"
"Metro Richmond's Growing Hispanic Community - Where They Love and Work, and Their Aspirations"
Tanya Gonzales
Tanya Gonzales, the Executive Director of the Sacred Heart Center, leads a dedicated team focused on empowering Latino families with essential resources for their survival and growth. She earned her degree in Latin American Studies from Brown University and a master's degree in Public Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. A graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond, Tanya has been honored with several accolades, including being named one of "Richmond's Top 40 Under 40" by Style Magazine, a "Richmond History Maker" by the Valentine Museum, a VCU Alumni "Top 10 Under 10," and an "Outstanding Woman in Nonprofit Leadership" by the YWCA.
January 15, 2025
Richmond First presents the 2024 Annual Good Government and Leadership Award
Recipients
Frank J. Thornton Patricia S. O'Bannon
On January 15, 2025, Richmond First honored Patricia O'Bannon and Frank J. Thornton, former Henrico Board of Supervisors members, with the 2024 Good Government and Leadership Award for their exceptional bipartisan public service.
To watch the full ceremony, visit: RFC 2024 Good Government and Leadership Award.
To view Patricia O'Bannon's remarks on leadership, go to: Leadership.
The Richmond First founders shared a common vision of creating an organization that would inform the public and political leaders about a broad range of civic issues, policies and solutions. The spirit of enlightened activism that initially inspired the formation of the organization in 1919 lives on in our current review of and involvement in current issues in the Richmond metropolitan area. During its 104-year history, the organization has provided nonpartisan leadership on a number of issues critical to the quality of governance in the region. Through its work, Richmond First (RFC) promotes responsible citizenship and governance.
WHEN ARE MEETINGS?
Monthly luncheon meetings are held at noon on the second Wednesday of each month at Willow Oaks Country Club. Excellent speakers have long been the centerpiece of RFC's work. Known as a knowledgeable, informed group, our membership attracts respected, well-known leaders.
Speakers include educators, candidates for office, government officials, political analysts, and specialists in transportation, tourism, regional cooperation, health care, housing, and other matters of public interest.
WHO BELONGS?
Membership is open to all who want to stay well informed about community and governmental issues.
If you're looking for an opportunity to learn and to contribute to our region, RFC is the right choice.
IS RFC PARTISAN?
No, RFC strives to be nonpartisan in the selection of speakers and topics for meetings. Balance has always been a hallmark of the club and its leadership.
ADVOCACY:
RFC joins with like-mined organizations to advocate for good government and community development:
HOW CAN I JOIN?
Please check our Membership page for additional information.
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