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ANNAPOLIS, MD —Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA) is kicking off its program year with an exciting new Flagship Class of 2027. Some of the area's brightest nonprofit, government, and business leaders, representing a cross-section of the Anne Arundel County community and reflecting diverse professional backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, are joining the organization to further develop their leadership skills and strengthen their impact throughout the county.
The ten-month Flagship program kicked off with 51 participants at Historic London Town & Gardens during a two-day opening retreat. Following the retreat, participants will engage in community knowledge sessions one full day each month. Program topics include Government, Economic Development, Cultural Arts, Education, Health & Human Services, Law & Public Safety, Environment, and Agriculture/South County.
According to Kris Valerio Shock, President & CEO of Leadership Anne Arundel, "The Flagship program is about building connections, fostering collaboration, and equipping leaders to create lasting impact across Anne Arundel County. We are thrilled to welcome such an impressive and diverse group of leaders into the Flagship Class of 2027. Each participant brings unique skills and perspectives that will strengthen not only their class experience but also the broader community."
The Leadership Anne Arundel Flagship Class of 2027 Includes:
Lindsay Alemi, Director of Community Programs and Outreach, Anne Arundel County Food Bank
Kristina Alexander, Director of Operations, Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
Brittanny Aydelotte, Annual Giving Officer, Anne Arundel Community College Foundation
Tina Baker, Assistant Pastor, Kingdom Hope Ministry
Kaelynn Bedsworth, Development Outreach Director, Historic Annapolis, Inc.
Bridget Bloomer, Branch Manager, Anne Arundel County Public Library - Deale Library
Timothy Boston, Publisher, Report Annapolis News
Laura Buckley, Founder and CEO, Laura Buckley Coaching and Consulting, Inc.
Anisha Claggett, Health Communications and Outreach Strategist, Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Grace Cummings, Working with Congress, Retired
Nicole Dolan, Executive Director, Walk the Walk Foundation
Heather Ersts, Director of Destination Development, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
Gabby Fitzmaurice, Director, Donor Engagement & Events, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
D.J. Gile, US Army (Retired), Independent Defense Consultant
Max Gross, Government Affairs Director, Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS®
Gillian Heckert-Mitchell, In-Kind Donation Officer, The Light House: A Homeless Prevention Support Center
Jen Hendrick, Principal Business Program Manager, Baltimore Gas and Electric
Maresa Henry, Director of Sales & Marketing, Ginger Cove
Adam Hertz, Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, Chase Brexton Health Care
Chera Howey, Owner & Corporate Event Planner, Howey Event Consulting
Lea Jaspers, Community Schools Network Area Manager, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Bethany Kerley, Donor Engagement, Grants and Events Manager, Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation
Beth Kingston, Owner, Kingston Crafts
Kelly Koorey, Community Outreach Manager, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Mike Lardis, Senior Vice President, M&T Bank
Jan F. Lee, Chief Operating Officer, Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture & Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum
Ed Maccentelli, Director, Maryland Aviation Administration
Kelly Mackall, Director of Communications & Community Relations, Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & Disabilities
Kenneth McCants Pearsall, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Anne Arundel County
Vicki Meade, Professional Writer and Community Leader
Mark Molowa, Senior Director of Financial Planning, Wealth Insight Partners
Karen Nelson, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood of Maryland
Courtney Parfitt, CEO, Thrive Gym LLC
Xin Peng, Vice President of Finance, Live! Casino & Hotel
Kristine Pennington, Executive Director, The Y in Central Maryland / The Greater Annapolis Y in Arnold
Christy Prouty, Environmental Engineer, President, Community and Practice
Steve Puterski, Publisher, North County Pipeline
Gabby Reed, Director of Communications, Anne Arundel County Government, Office of the County Executive
Rebecca Schisler-Adams, Attorney, McKenna, Russo, Livingston, Burkett & Burgy, LLC
Sara Schriver, Police Major, Anne Arundel County Police Department
Richelle Simmons, Vice President, Program Technology & Business Solutions, AARP
Cody Skacan, Vice President of Strategy, Fello, Inc.
Rossio Smith, Hispanic Liaison, City of Annapolis
Erin Snell, Executive Director, Charting Careers, Inc.
Wes Stinchcomb, Director of Brand Activation, Contrast & Co.
Erin Valentine, Development and Communications Director, Scenic Rivers Land Trust
Amy Van Orden, Director of Operations, Partners in Care Maryland, Inc.
Matthew Wallace, Founder, Joy Grows
Nikki Weaver, Director of Community Services & Supports, Providence of Maryland
Shaina Wedington, Accounting Manager, Eagle Title
Victoria Zelefsky, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC)
