LSM E-News | January 2025

Welcome, LSM Emerging Leaders Program

Class of 2025!

The Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors is pleased to introduce the 23 talented Southern Maryland professionals selected for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2025.

From Calvert County –

Paula Carson, Nurse Practitioner, St. Mary’s County Health Department

Logan Nagle, Owner & President, Logan Nagle Video

Hope Roberts, Housing Program Specialist, Charles County Government

Renee Smith, Foreign Disclosure Manager & Export Compliance Officer, JHNA

From Charles County –

Kala Bowling, Project Analyst, The MIL Corporation

Sambrina Spier, Contracting Officer, United States Department of Defense

From St. Mary’s County –

Chelsea Adkins, IT Operations Team Lead, Naval Systems, Inc.

Danielle Baker, Financial Analyst, KAIROS, Inc.

Michelle Boothe, Project Finance Manager, Precise Systems, Inc.

Kelli Goldsborough, Family Nurse Practitioner, St. Mary’s County Health Department

Amber Grabowski, Program Manager, St. Mary’s County Health Department

Ashley Hardy, Marketing & Publicity Manager, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Kelley Hernandez, Development Information Systems Specialist, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Meaghan Lansley, Nurse Practitioner, St. Mary’s County Health Department

Duke May V, Attorney, Baldwin, Briscoe & Steinmetz PC

Lisa Milburn, Medical Care Program Associate, Lead/ADV, St. Mary’s County Health Department

Crystal Mills, Senior Accountant, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union

Ashley Mowatt, Public Health Laboratory Scientist, St. Mary’s County Health Department

Steven Stewart, Acting Vehicle & Equipment Superintendent, Charles County Government

Lee Ann Stone, Lead Video Producer, Charles County Government

Ashley Thomas, Branch Manager, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union

Kathleen Tippett, Supervisor, Infectious Disease, St. Mary’s County Health Department

Joshua Woodburn, Engineer, St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission

The class convened for an opening Orientation on January 10. 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 20.

Please join us in welcoming LEAP 2025, LSM's next Best Class Ever!

Thank You, Giving Season Donors!

"I have found that among its other benefits,

giving liberates the soul of the giver."

― Dr. Maya Angelou

The LSM Board of Directors and staff extend heartfelt gratitude to all who gave so generously during our 2024 Giving Season. Your gifts contributed to the LSM Legacy Scholarship Fund established by the Executive Program Class of 2024 and provided operational support that furthers our mission to connect, educate, and inspire more game-changing leaders. We are so very grateful for you!

How do we work better together, learn together, and thrive together?

The Southern Maryland Multi-Generational Workforce Forum explores precisely that. Join us to share ideas, learn from other professionals, and collaborate on creating a stronger, more connected Southern Maryland workforce.

Agenda:

• 8:30-9:00am: Continental Breakfast and Networking
• Session 1 – How We Work across Generations
• Session 2 – What We Need to Thrive in Southern Maryland
• Town Hall – What We’ve Learned Today

This is a FREE event. Space is limited to 25 people per generation (Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers), so register today!

Questions? [email protected]

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LSM Recruitment Call to Action: Ep. 2 - The Nomination Process

Previous Episodes …

LSM Recruitment: Introduction (Ep. 1, December 2024)

The application is OPEN for the Executive Program Class of 2026!

We welcome your nominations of outstanding colleagues and friends. As always, we seek mid- to upper-level executives who are passionate about creating a better Southern Maryland for all.

Nominate a game-changing leader today!

Volunteer Opportunities

Got just an hour or two to help?

You can make a BIG difference for LSM!

Even if you only have an occasional hour or two to help with an event or to be a thought partner with a committee or staff, your input and support can help keep LSM going! We are currently seeking ...

ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEER

Support our LSM team for 2 to 5 hours per week, as needed, assisting with basic administrative and social media tasks. Can be fully remote or hybrid. Will definitely be fun!

Contact Sybol Anderson: [email protected]

LSMAA AFTER-HOURS SOCIAL PLANNERS

Do you enjoy bringing people together? Would you help us plan one LSMAA After-Hours Social in your county? St. Mary's: February or March. Calvert: May. Charles: July or August.

Contact Sybol Anderson: [email protected]

*** 12TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TEAM MEMBERS ***

Help us bring on the fun!

Contact Beverly Brown: [email protected]

We greatly need and appreciate your support. Thank you!

Get 50% Off LSMAA Membership!

Not a member of the LSM Alumni Association (LSMAA) yet? Join between now and March 31, 2025, and get 50% off your 2024-25 one-year membership (valid through June 30, 2025), if you pledge to renew on July 1. (Offer valid for first-time LSMAA members only.)

LSMAA membership is a beautiful way to pay forward the LSM experience for other Southern Maryland leaders while you enjoy the benefits and fun of connection with your LSM family. We sincerely appreciate your support. Click HERE to join LSMAA.

Newsworthy Notes

Upcoming LSM Events

Thursday, January 16: Executive Program After-Hours Social. 5:00-6:30pm. Social Coffee House and Cocktail Bar, 41655 Fenwick St, Leonardtown, MD 20650. LSM alumni, please come and enjoy!

Thursday, February 6: Executive Program After-Hours Social. 5:15-6:30pm. Contact us for location information: [email protected]. Please join us!

Wednesday, February 26: Southern Maryland Multigenerational Workforce Forum. 8:30am-12pm. University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland SMART Building, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD. Part of the 2024-2025 LSM Lecture Series. FREE. Space is limited to 25 people per generation (Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers). Register HERE today (EventBrite)!

Be sure to follow LSM's social media for updates! 

LSMAA Member Events & Notices 

Tuesday, January 21: St. Mary’s Young Professionals' (SMYP's) first event of 2025 will be at The Port of Leonardtown Winery. 5:00pm -7:00pm. 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown MD.  Come enjoy some delicious local wine with other young professionals. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle and light food will be provided. Register HERE . 

Applications are now open for TPP Pathways Scholarship – The scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan on attending the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and majoring in engineering will be eligible to receive a full scholarship to cover tuition, fees, and books for up to two years, providing they continue to meet the eligibility requirements and remain in good standing. For Scholarship Eligibility Requirements and to apply:

https://csmd.academicworks.com/opportunities/3953
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2025

Contact information regarding this scholarship: CSM Foundation at 301-934-7599 or [email protected]

Thursday, March 13: The 3rd Annual Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair at the USMSM SMART Building. 8:00am-2:00pm. An interactive, hands-on experience for  high school students from the tri-county area to explore future career opportunities at NAWCAD and elsewhere. This is not a job fair – we are seeking companies that can offer engaging, booths where students can actively participate, and learn about the educational and career pathways required to enter different fields. The Deadline to register for a table is January 15, 2025. To register your company for a table, please use the link: SPARK! 2025 Table Registration

SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, March 26: The Patuxent Partnership's 3rd Annual Defense Summit

Saturday, March 29: St. Mary's Community Mediation's "Looking for Trouble" 5K & Dance-A-Thon. Registration: 8:00am. Race: 9:00am. Three Notch Trail at Northern Senior Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Rd Charlotte Hall, MD 20624. Register by March 1st for a chance to win a prize. Information and registration: https://www.communitymediationsmc.org/lft-5k.html

Thank You, LSM Program Sponsors!

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