LSM E-News ~ February 2022

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Nominate for the Executive Program

Class of 2023!

It’s time! Applications are open for LSM’s Executive Program, Class of 2023. Nominate a deserving leader today at https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/nominations/ 

LSM Executive Program Info Sessions Coming Soon!

LSM will hold four informational sessions, March – April 2022.  These sessions provide attendees with a more complete understanding of the program and the application process. They are also a wonderful opportunity to ask questions. The info session schedule is as follows:

 

Tuesday, March 15, 9:30-10:30 am, Calvert Library Prince Frederick

Friday, March 18, 12:00-1:00 pm, MIL Expedition Office 3rd Floor Conference Room OR via Zoom (in-person attendance is strongly encouraged)

Monday, March 28, 9:30-10:30 am, Waldorf West Branch Library

Monday, April 4, 5:30-6:30 pm, Charlotte Hall Library

 

Advance registration is required. Please click HERE to register. For questions, email info@leadershipsomd.org

LSM Class of 2022 Experiences

Housing & Human Services in

Southern Maryland

On February 3, 2022, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class of 2022 participated in the fifth of nine educational sessions for the LSM Executive Program – Housing and Human Services.

 

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 the impact of housing in the region from Jennifer Moreland LSM’17, community resources director for Calvert County Government and Dennis Nicholson, executive director of the Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County.

 

LSM Programs Committee member Jen Brown LSM’19 and classmate Mike Bellis LSM’19, vice chair/commissioner for the Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County, 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 Mel Brennan, chief executive officer of the United Way of Southern Maryland.  Brennan led the class in a poverty simulation and introduced the ALICE report, giving context to the data and helping the class to understand how many Marylanders can be financially derailed by an unforeseen or unplanned for expense.

 

The class ended the session with a panel presentation on the impacts of mental health and mental health access, facilitated by Karen Carloni LSM’17, Executive Director, Southern Maryland Community Network. The panel featured representatives from the Local Behavioral Health Authority in St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties.

Leadership Southern Maryland Announces Selection of LEAP Class of 2022

The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of 19 Southern Maryland professionals for its Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2022.

 

From Calvert County –

Megan Deaton, program manager for AIRtec, Inc.

Kristina McKeaver, engagement specialist for Precise Systems

Marie Parker, custodial supervisor for Calvert County Government

Donna Sisson, RN community educator/ supervisor for Calvert Health

 

From Charles County -

Janice Hedges, administrative technical assistant/ procurement processing specialist for Navy Sea Systems Command, NSWC, Indian Head

Jacqueline Swann, explosive operator for CAD/PAD, NSWC, Indian Head

Christina Taylor, project manager-health resilience for Chickasaw Nations Industries

 

From St. Mary's County -

Laura Friess, BAA manager, SBIR/ STTR program office for Serco, NA

Katherine Grey, computer scientist for Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

Maya Hoagland, integrated product team lead (IPTL) for NAVAIR PMA 202

Christian Jarboe, video production manager for Stories Incorporated

Rachel Lytle, senior communication and marketing specialist for KBR

Daniel Palmieri, senior program analyst/ training specialist III for Naval Systems, Inc.

Lura Roach, strategic communications analyst for DCS Corporation

Joshua Tarr, associate attorney for Baldwin, Briscoe & Steinmetz, P.C.

Tiffany Young, associate attorney for Williams, McClernan & Stack

 

From Anne Arundel County; however, works in Calvert County -

Joelle Frank, recruitment assistant for Calvert County Government

George “Will” Hager, planner III for Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning

 

From Anne Arundel County; however, works in St. Mary’s County -

Esha Bristol, project manager for The MIL Corporation

 

Leadership Southern Maryland’s Emerging Leaders (LEAP) program provides educational programming opportunities to new or emerging leaders in our region. Through a series of six “experiences,” young leaders will facilitate, foster, and refine their individual leadership understanding and abilities via structured course curriculum and a focus on self-discovery, teamwork, and networking. These sessions will conclude with a capstone project and closing retreat with graduation in June. Experts from across the region and state representing business, government, education, and the nonprofit community will serve as panelists and guest speakers. 

Call for Conference Presenters

From College of Southern Maryland's Nonprofit Institute

 

Call for Presenters

As we continue to navigate the effects of the public health crisis, nonprofits must focus on building organizational resilience in order to survive and thrive. We invite you to share your perspective and experience as we devote our annual conference sessions to topics related to post-pandemic recovery, strategic planning, collaboration, and innovative thinking.  The Nonprofit Institute seeks engaging virtual presentations that showcase your experience, research, best practices, and fresh ideas for our nonprofit community in Southern Maryland. 

 

We’re dedicated to ensuring that our conference content is relevant and timely. With this in mind, we are accepting submissions for breakout session presentations. Please note: The Nonprofit Institute and the College of Southern Maryland are committed to inclusive diversity, incorporating this principle into our annual conference and into our everyday work. Everyone has something valuable to bring to the table. Together, we have a chance at fostering a resilient and healthy nonprofit community.

 

We are looking for presentations that fit within the following topics: 

Fundraising

Leadership/Management

Marketing/Communications

Governance

Operations

 

Submission deadline is Feb. 28, 2022. Confirmed presenters will not be compensated for their conference participation. Presenters will be granted free conference registration and are welcome to attend other sessions during the conference. Presenters will be expected to present in an educational, non-commercial manner. Please feel free to contact us with questions.

 

Find out more and submit your proposal HERE.

Newsworthy Notes

Upcoming Events

Friday, February 25: Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Session 2

Thursday, March 3: Executive Program Multiculturalism & Diversity Session

Tuesday, March 15: 9:30-10:30 am, Executive Program Info Session, Prince Frederick

Friday, March 18: 12:00-1:00 pm, Executive Program Info Session, Lexington Park / Zoom

Friday, March 25: Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Session 3

Monday, March 28: 9:30-10:30 am, Executive Program Info Session, Waldorf

Monday, April 4: 5:30-6:30 pm, Executive Program Info Session, Charlotte Hall