On February 6, the LSM Executive Program Class of 2020 experienced Housing & Human Services in Southern Maryland. 

The morning began with Cathy Meyers, LSM founding sponsor and executive director at Center for Children, Inc., presenting the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) assessment. Afterward, she gave context to the assessment, educating the class on how childhood experiences, poverty, mental health, and homelessness can be intertwined and how adverse childhood experiences can affect one’s ability to thrive. The class also received an overview of A.L.I.C.E, from session advocate Mike Bellis LSM’19, executive director of United Way of Charles County.  Bellis introduced the A.L.I.C.E. report which details financial struggles and hardships faced by Marylanders, many of whom are “one blown transmission away” from financial crisis.

Chris Longmore LSM’09, attorney and partner at Dugan, McKissick & Longmore, led the lunchtime activity and discussion on how the class, as leaders, can help with housing and human services issues in Southern Maryland and beyond. Next, the class heard from representatives of area nonprofits including the Three Oaks Center and LifeStyles of Maryland, Inc.  The discussion centered on a number of topics related to homelessness in Southern Maryland

The class then traveled to Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore facility in Lexington Park where they learned more about the organization’s mission and volunteered their time.  

The nomination season is open for Leadership Southern Maryland's Class of 2021!  As a graduate, sponsor, or supporter of LSM, you are encouraged to submit nominees and help LSM to build the next "best class ever!"

As a reminder, a nominee must be:

--a mid to senior-level leader with significant career and community achievements; a resident or employee of Calvert, Charles, or St. Mary's County
--willing to commit the time, energy, and resources necessary to actively participate in and complete the nine-month executive program
--volunteering time and energy to their community, giving back and paying forward, recognizing the personal and professional benefits of doing so
--ready to make a significant contribution towards shaping our great Southern Maryland region
--willing to continue supporting the efforts of the organization after completing the program

Once you've submitted a nomination via the link below or on LSM's website, your nominee will receive an email from LSM's executive director with a personal invitation to attend an upcoming informational session.  Submitting an official nomination also ensures LSM staff can communicate with and support potential class members throughout the application process. 

 To nominate a candidate for the Class of 2021, click HERE

   The Class of 2019 is looking for a Bar Sponsor for the 2020 Diversity Dinner. 

Cost: $250

Market your business or organization to 80 LSM professionals!

Contact Denise Ferguson - dferguson1@umm.edu 

Please join LSM in congratulating the following grads and current class members on their recent achievements:

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A special thank you to Leadership Southern Maryland's Gold & Bronze level sponsors!