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This project presents a longitudinal analysis of leadership retention and network resilience within the First2 Network, a statewide STEM education initiative in West Virginia. Data between the years 2018 and 2023 was analyzed for this study. By integrating survival analysis and social network analysis, the study explores how individual network position and organizational affiliation influence continued engagement in leadership roles. Using Kaplan-Meier estimates and a time-varying Cox Proportional-Hazards model, the analysis captures both long-term retention probabilities and the dynamic impact of evolving centrality metrics. In parallel, structural comparisons of leadership networks from the beginning and end of the study period reveal key shifts in organizational participation and influence distribution. Over time, the network transitioned from a more distributed structure to one that is increasingly centralized and reliant on a few key individuals. The results suggest that a core group of leaders have been retained throughout the study period and that leadership transitions have altered the network’s structural integrity and collaborative diversity. Having leaders from a mix of different organizations and sharing leadership responsibilities is important for keeping the network strong and able to work together effectively.