LSM E-News | September 2026 |
|
|
Leadership Southern Maryland Welcomes the Executive Program Class of 2027 |
The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is pleased to welcome the 34 Southern Maryland leaders selected for its 19th Executive Program—the Class of 2027! From Calvert County – - Stefanie Barone, Maryland Local Affairs Manager, Constellation Energy
-
Christopher Bates, Senior Solutions Architect, Sabre Systems, LLC
- Laural Brinkley, Vice President Clinical Services, Chief Nursing Officer, Calvert Health Medical Center
- Denise Dickerson, Director of Behavioral Health, Calvert County Health Department
-
Adrienne Forgette, Head of School, The Calverton School
- Stacy Milor, Town Clerk/Human Resources Manager, Town of North Beach
- Christine Wilson, Executive Director, Hospice of the Chesapeake
From Charles County – - Kelli Beavers, Director, Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, Charles County Government
- Cynthia Breck, President, Millennial Marketing Agency
-
Jonathan Caprice Brown, Executive Director, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation
- Melissa Gilpin, Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter, AVIAN
-
Angelica Jackson, Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder, Phoenix International Incorporated / Phoenix International School of the Arts
- Dr. Denise Joseph, Financial Wellness Faculty, University of Maryland Extension, Charles County, and Co-Owner and Strategic Education Advisor, Prep Academy Tutors of Southern Maryland
-
Dr. Luisa Moeller, Director, Melwood Recreation Center & Youth Services, Melwood
- Dr. Shaughnn Raschid Muller, Chief, Cybersecurity Policy, Validation, and Reporting, United States Department of the Interior
- Ralph Patterson, Vice President, Charles County Board of County Commissioners
-
Ruth Proffitt, Program Director, Poiema Movement
- Melissa Simonson, Executive Director, Center for Abused Persons
From St. Mary's County –
The following members of our 2027 Executive cohort work in Southern Maryland while having residence outside the region: From Stafford County, Virginia – - Debera Taylor, Executive Director, Spring Dell Center, Inc., Charles County
The cohort convened to begin their journey on September 14 and 15 with an Orientation retreat at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point. From October through April, they will examine Southern Maryland's agriculture, the environment, human services and housing, economic and workforce development, defense, human stories, education, healthcare, public safety, and energy sector. The experience will conclude with a closing retreat on May 13 and graduation on June 11.
Please join us in welcoming LSM's next Best Class Ever! |
|
|
|
We welcome your nominations of outstanding colleagues and friends. LSM seeks early- to mid-career professionals who are passionate about creating a better Southern Maryland for all. Nominate a game-changing leader today! |
|
| |
|
LSM Homecoming is October 22! |
It's almost October -- that time of year when we all reconnect to celebrate the bonds we've formed through LSM. It's Homecoming!
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2026 Time: 5-7:30pm
Location: Farming 4 Hunger - Serenity Farm Rd, Hughesville, MD 20637
Come out to see your fellow LSM grads and meet members of the Executive Program Class of 2027. There will be refreshments, a 50/50 raffle, great auction items ... and announcement of the winners of the 2026 Best Class Ever Challenge!
Your spouses and partners are welcome, too! Tickets:
Current LSMAA members: Free -- Please RSVP.
Non-LSMAA members: $20 -- Purchase tickets HERE.
Not an LSMAA member? Join HERE.
Please do consider joining LSMAA. Members can use LSM's platforms to share information with other graduates, and your membership helps LSM sustain our mission to connect, educate, and inspire Southern Maryland leaders for the good of our community.
See you at the farm! |
Special Thanks to Homecoming Presenting Sponsor, KBR! |
Make This the Best Homecoming Ever! |
|
|
|
|
Friends!
The Homecoming Committee seeks event volunteers to help us pull off the next Best Homecoming Ever! Assignments are for 30-60 minutes only: -
Set-Up Crew (4-5pm)
- 50/50 Raffle Hosts
Auction Helpers - Announcers
- Class Photo Wranglers
-
Tear-Down Crew (7:30-8:00pm)
Available to Volunteer? SIGN UP HERE! | |
|
|
2026 Best Class Ever Challenge ... It's Getting Hot in Heeeere! |
The BCE Challenge runs through September 30. Earn points for your class! |
Join us at Homecoming, October 22, to see who the Official Best Class Ever will be for 2026! |
Be an LSM All-Star ... Join the LSM Alumni Association! |
So close ...
All LSM grads are high achievers, but would you be an All-Star for LSMAA? Join the LSM Alumni Association by October 15 and be one of the 27 graduates who help us achieve our goal of 210 LSM Alumni Association members by Homecoming!
Join LSMAA and WIN for your class and the charity your class chooses!
DRIVE TO THE END ZONE: JULY 1 – OCTOBER 15
Join LSMAA now through October 15, and you’ll help your class compete, not only for the win, and not only for the Best Class Ever trophy, but for something bigger. If your class earns the most Drive to the End Zone game points, LSM will donate 10% of the proceeds of your class memberships to the charitable organization of your choice. WE ALL WIN!
The winning class will be announced at Homecoming on October 22.
TWO GAMES: HOW THEY WORK
DRIVE TO THE END ZONE
LSMAA’s Drive to the End Zone game to achieve 210 memberships runs through October 15. Each LSM graduate who joins LSMAA during this period earns Drive to the End Zone game points for their class as follows: - 1-Year Membership ($75 / $50) = 1 game point
-
5-Year Membership ($300) = 3 game points
- Lifetime Membership ($1500) = 6 points — TOUCHDOWN!
BEST CLASS EVER CHALLENGE We can’t have a competition without also rewarding you with BCE Challenge points! The BCE Challenge runs through September 30. BCE points for LSMAA membership will be multiplied: -
1-Year Membership ($75 / $50) = 5 points x 1X = 5 BCE points
- 5-Year Membership ($300) = 10 points x 3X = 30 BCE points
- Lifetime Membership ($1500) = 25 points x 6X = 150 BCE points
|
MAKE YOUR PLAY … Don’t sit on the sidelines. Help your class win! Join LSMAA, and reach out to your classmates to choose a charitable organization to support. See you at Homecoming! |
|
|
|
Ways to Strengthen Our Community |
How Can YOU Help?
We're glad you asked! Organizations throughout Southern Maryland, including LSM, truly need the expertise and support of talented people like you. Often all we need is an occasional hour or two.
View LSM Volunteer Opportunity Listing |
LSM TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES COMMITTEE
The Technology Resources Committee (TRC) provides strategic guidance and advisory support to LSM regarding technology resources, digital tools, and cybersecurity practices. The Committee advises on technology planning, purchasing, and utilization, and will help promote staff awareness and adoption of best practices that enhance efficiency and mitigate cybersecurity risk.
If I.T. is in your wheel house, and you'd like to help us, please reach out!
Click HERE to browse volunteer positions and sign up!
Contact Jason Gray, LSM '25 |
GOLF TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
The 14th Annual Leadership Southern Maryland Golf Tournament is coming, May 6, 2027, and we’re recruiting a few good leaders to help make this year’s tournament another great success!
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or don’t know a birdie from a bogey, we can use your talents, connections, and willingness to pitch in.
YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT:
Monthly Committee Meetings (October - June)
Join us for a monthly Zoom meeting as we plan and coordinate the tournament. Click HERE to browse volunteer positions and sign up! Contact Beverly Brown, LSM '14 |
HOMECOMING VOLUNTEERS
The Homecoming Committee seeks event volunteers to help us pull off the next Best Homecoming Ever: - Set-Up Crew (4-5pm)
- 50/50 Raffle Hosts
-
Auction Helpers
- Announcers
- Class Photo Wranglers
- Tear-Down Crew (7:30-8:00pm)
Click HERE to browse volunteer positions and sign up!
Contact Christa Hood, LSM '18 |
OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN MARYLAND
AFCEA SOUTHERN MARYLAND SEEKING A TREASURER
The Southern Maryland Chapter of AFCEA, a member-based, nonprofit 501(c)6 organization, is currently seeking a Treasurer to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
Click HERE for more information.
Contact Dominic Fragman SoMD Volunteer Opportunities Listing
Courtesy of the Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland Thank you for helping! |
|
|
|
Thursday, October 22: LSM Homecoming. 5-7:30pm. Farming 4 Hunger. 6980 Serenity Farm Road, Hughesville MD 20637. LSM graduates and friends gather to reconnect with classmates and meet new members of the LSM family. There will be refreshments, live and silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, and announcement of the winners of the 2026 Best Class Ever Challenge! LSMAA Members: FREE. Non-Members: $20. Get Homecoming tickets HERE. LSMAA members, RSVP HERE.
Be sure to follow LSM's social media for updates! |
LSMAA Member Events & Notices |
Friday, September 18: Southern Maryland College & Career Pop-Up Open House Event. 8am-5pm. University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland SMART Building Grand Hall. 44219 Airport Rd., California, MD 20619. Discover your future in Southern Maryland. This event provides prospective students, families, and community members opportunities to explore USMSM's academic programs, career pathways, and regional workforce opportunities. FREE. Register HERE.
Wednesday, September 30: “Marine Science & Technology Leadership in Turbulent Times.”by Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, PhD, USN (ret.). 5:00-7:00 pm at the Recital Hall at Dodge Performing Arts Center (PAC) St. Mary's College of Maryland. Gallaudet is former acting NOAA administrator and author of “Holding Fast In Heavy Seas.” A book signing and reception follow the program.
Register HERE.
Wednesday, October 28: TPP Annual Meeting at TechPort. Registration opens next week! |
|
|
|
Thank You, LSM Program Sponsors! |
|
|
|
Our Contact Information
*{{Organization Name}}*
*{{Organization Address}}*
*{{Organization Phone}}*
*{{Organization Website}}*
*{{Unsubscribe}}* |
|
| |
|
|
