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LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Jan. 30, 2024 – The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to introduce the 19 talented Southern Maryland professionals selected for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2024.
From Calvert County –
Heather Conner, Volunteer Services Manager, Hospice of the Chesapeake
Jessicca Gaetano, Planner III, Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Calvert County Government
Emily Johnson, Loan Originator, First Home Mortgage
Paul Nicholson, Lieutenant/Shift Supervisor, Emergency Medical Services, Calvert County Government
Mackenzie Orange, Community Programs and Data Coordinator, CalvertHealth Medical Center
Michael Peters, Coordinator—Sponsored Programs, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Emily Sullivan, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator, Calvert County Department of Parks and Recreation
From Charles County –
Cal Carpenter, Inspector, Charles County Government
Jordan Hammonds, Maintenance Technician, Charles County Government
From St. Mary’s County –
Danielle Barber, Outreach Specialist, Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland
Holly Fabbri, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Melissa Golowski, Employer Relations & Events Coordinator, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Emma Green, Executive Director, St. Mary’s River Watershed Association
Taylor Hagen, Human Resource Specialist, Precise Systems
Nivea Ohri, Attorney, Baldwin, Briscoe & Steinmetz PC
Megan Pietryka, Data Scientist, KAIROS, Inc.
Abigail Thompson, Business Operations Analyst and Front Line Leader, KAIROS, Inc.
Anna Wells, Assistant Engineer, St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission
From Anne Arundel County –
Erika Mitchell, Supervisor, Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC
The class convened for an opening Orientation on January 12 at Calvert County Library Prince Frederick. From January through June, they will strengthen their leadership acumen, deepen their understanding of community needs in Southern Maryland, and expand their professional networks. The experience will conclude with a closing retreat and graduation on June 21.
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is an independent, educational leadership development organization designed to broaden the knowledge base of early, mid-career, and senior-level public and private sector professionals about the critical issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the region. Founded in 2008, LSM has graduated more than 500 regional leaders.
