µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Leadership Institute celebrates Class of 2024
Published on May 20, 2024
CHESAPEAKE CITY, Md: The µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Leadership Institute celebrated the graduating class of 2024 during a banquet on Wednesday, May 15, at the Chesapeake Inn Restaurant and Marina in Chesapeake City, Md. This year’s class was among the largest in the 24-year history of the program, with 22 graduates.
The µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Leadership Institute provides a framework where existing and emerging business, government, and tourism leaders engage, collaborate, and commit to µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County’s 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.
Building a thriving community requires people working together to create a shared vision to solve problems and celebrate triumphs. Looking to the future, well-informed, diverse, and high-quality leadership is necessary for µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County to grow and prosper.
The Class of 2024 heard words of inspiration from µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø College President Mary Way Bolt and Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Dr. Miles Dean. The keynote speaker was Colonel Philip J. Mundweil, Commander of the U.S. Army Garrison stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
The 15-week program introduces participants to the leadership at companies such as the Northrop Grumman, Deep Roots at Clairvaux Farm, Great Wolf Lodge and Resort, and Wildcat Point Generation Facility. µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Leadership participants, their organizations, and the entire community benefit as participants gain the skills and knowledge needed to lead µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County into a bright future. They can develop professional networks, meet, and interact with key thought leaders in µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County and learn their management styles, and engage in Corporate Social Responsibility by planning and executing a community service project.
The Class of 2024 includes: Abby Baldwin, Next Step Physical Therapy and Pivot Physical Therapy; Ariel Balog, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County Office of Economic Development; Ted Boyer, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County Public Schools; Alicia Calhoun, Elkton Alliance, Inc.; Janice K. Colvin, Wilmington University; Naomi Copenhaver, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County Public Library; Mary Culver, Town of Charlestown; Grant Handley, Town of North East; Scott Heckert, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County Public Schools; Nataly Jimenez, Circuit Court of µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County; Devon Keller, High Road School of µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County; John V. Mettee, IV, Frederick Ward Associates; Lahnee’ Piner, Susquehanna Workforce Network; Jeremy Plath, Jr., Deep Roots, Inc.; Ellen Poe, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County Family YMCA; Gladys Ramirez-Wrease, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø College; A.L. Reeves, Susquehanna Workforce Network; Christina Shirley, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County Government; Kimberly Stayman, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Transit; David Walker, Jr., APGFCU; Johanna White, Business Banking Relationship Manager / Specialist of Business & Consumer Banking; Catherine Zang, µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø County Public Library.
To learn more about the µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Leadership Institute and join the network of leaders who are building the future, contact Laurie Raphael at lraphael@nullcecil.edu or (443) 907-1376.