Thirty-seven people representing a variety of businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout York County completed Leadership York's Leadership Training Program (LTP) this year. A graduation ceremony took place on May 22 at the York Jewish Community Center.
LTP is a nine-month, experiential course that educates participants about York County history and community issues, systems, and services. LTP participants may enhance their knowledge of the community and strengthen their leadership skills. For employers, LTP offers an opportunity to reward and invest in employees, may improve retention as employees increase their connection and commitment to the community, and provides access to additional opportunities for partnerships and new business relationships.
As a component of their participation in the program, members of the Class of 2019 completed seven distinct service projects for area nonprofit organizations. LTP service projects are an opportunity to develop skills in researching community needs, identifying partners for collaboration to maximize impact and efficiency, and bringing together the resources necessary to address a need or problem.
This year's projects included Margaret E. Moul Home's "Crafting a Dream" trip, SPCA of York County's Spring Cleaning Indoor/Outdoor event, the York County Food Bank "Ham It Up!" Easter food drive, 18 South Ministries' "Bright Lights, Bright Future: A Red Carpet Affair" event, Family First Health's diaper drive, the Servants Inc. "Home Helps" paint drive, and DreamWrights' "Dreamin' of a Party."
The members of the Leadership Training Program Class of 2019 and their sponsoring companies and organizations are Lauren Wilcox, York County Economic Alliance; Craig Walt, City of York; Sussy Tjandra, Glatfelter; Stacy Strickler, Turkey Hill Dairy; Logan Steckel, Graham Engineering Corporation; Jaleasha Ruth, WellSpan Health; Raman Mace, Junior League of York; Catherine Roque, York County Economic Alliance; Kristi Riley-Platt, York Traditions Bank; Lisa Reisinger, Glatfelter Insurance Group; Montez Parker, York County Community Foundation's Fund for York County; Shaunna Nesmith, RKL; Jessica Montour, self-sponsored; Kristen McGuire, Stock & Leader; Ryan Martin, C.S. Davidson; Lori Leister, Bell Socialization Services; Jim King, M&T Bank; Liz Kepner, BAE Systems; Erin Jones, York Water Company; and Emily Johnson, WellSpan Health.
Also, Stephanie Himes, Fulton Bank; Chinu Heighes, Members 1st Federal Credit Union; Terri Harmon, RAYAC; Jade Grunden, OSS Health; AliceAnne Frost, This Program, It's About Change; John Fritts, Covenant Moravian Church; Ray Fox, Graham Engineering Corporation; Emily Doxzon, PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company; Jen Dotzel, McConkey & Co. Insurance & Benefits; Thais Carrero, York County Community Foundation's Fund for York County; Siya Brown, Shipley Energy; Steph Bricker, OSS Health; Dan Boyle, RKL; Joe Birli, Children's Home of York; Steve McDonald, CGA Law Firm; Jayme Shah, Glatfelter Insurance Group; and Josh Negley, Graham Architectural Products.
Leadership York's mission is to train, connect, and inspire individuals to serve the York community in leadership positions. The organization was founded in 1978 and boasts more than 3,800 graduates from its six programs. Those graduates provide leadership to more than 250 nonprofit organizations and serve thousands of constituents in state and local government. For more information, readers may visit http://www.leadershipyork.org.
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