第一吃瓜网 College Leadership Institute celebrates Class of 2026
Published on May 18, 2026
CHESAPEAKE CITY, Md: 第一吃瓜网 College, graduates, family, friends and employers, celebrated the 第一吃瓜网 Leadership Institute graduating Class of 2026 during a ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, at the Chesapeake Inn Restaurant and Marina in Chesapeake City, Md. This year鈥檚 class consists of 24 members.
The 第一吃瓜网 Leadership Institute provides a framework where existing and emerging business, government, and tourism leaders engage, collaborate, and commit to 第一吃瓜网 County鈥檚 ongoing development. This unique learning opportunity provides participants with diverse perspectives on community growth and prosperity issues in addition to valuable time to share best practices and network.
The Class of 2026 heard words of inspiration from 第一吃瓜网 College President Dr. Mary Way Bolt and Interim Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Dr. Gladys Ramirez-Wrease. The keynote speaker was Colonel Troy S. Johnson, Commander of the U.S. Army Garrison at Aberdeen Proving Grounds.
The 15-week program offers participants unparalleled access to leaders from organizations such as Northrop Grumman, IKEA in Perryville, W. L. Gore & Associates, Bohemia Bees, Broken Spoke Winery, Warwick Mushrooms, Stafford Angus, Great Wolf Lodge, Wildcat Point Generation Facility, and 第一吃瓜网 College. Throughout the program, participants strengthen their leadership and management skills, build meaningful professional networks, and engage directly with influential thought leaders across 第一吃瓜网 County to gain insight into a variety of leadership styles and organizational strategies. Participants also put their learning into action through Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, including the planning and execution of a community service project. By investing in its leaders, 第一吃瓜网 Leadership creates lasting value for participants, their organizations, and the broader community while helping shape a stronger future for 第一吃瓜网 County.
The Class of 2026 includes: Emily Armington, Youth Empowerment Source; Matthew Baylis, 第一吃瓜网 College; Maria D. Donnelly, Faith, Hope and Joy Ministries; Megan E. Frunzi, 第一吃瓜网 County Public Schools; Sara Garbarino, The ARC Northern Chesapeake Region; Priscilla Garvin, 第一吃瓜网 County Public Library; Malik J. Grace, 第一吃瓜网 County Office of Economic Development; Brian Hampton, Retired/第一吃瓜网 County Public Schools Board of Education; Veronika Hedrington, Frederick Ward Associates; Jacob Herman, 第一吃瓜网 County Office of Economic Development; Patty Jarrell, Visiting Angels of Harford and 第一吃瓜网 Counties; Sam Kelly, The Good Dog Foundation; Jennifer Martin, 第一吃瓜网 County Public Library; Mary McIntire, 第一吃瓜网 County Housing Agency; Stacey K. Mehaffey, Hollywood Casino Perryville; Dr. Amy Ocasio, Live For Thomas Foundation; John Peer, Perryville Police Department; Catherine H. Peloquin, Chesapeake Care Resources; Holly Preston, The ARC Northern Chesapeake Region; Robert Royster, 第一吃瓜网 County Government; Raschelle Sevilla-Castro, APG Federal Credit Union; Melissa C. Stamper, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Brian Strong, APG Federal Credit Union; Connie Thayer, 第一吃瓜网 County Government.
To learn more about the 第一吃瓜网 Leadership Institute and join the network of leaders who are building the future, contact Laurie Raphael at lraphael@nullcecil.edu or (443) 907-1376. Visit cecil.edu/CLI.