Leadership Howard County

Active (dues-paid) members are invited to join us for a powerful, hands-on experience at our next Leadership 2.0 session on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Hosted by the Howard County Department of Aging and Independence, this unique event allows you to step into the shoes of someone living with dementia. Through interactive simulations, you will learn how to better understand and support individuals with this disease. Register here: https://buff.ly/3G0qZGl

Does your nonprofit have a project idea but need extra hands, skills or time? A Community Impact Project (CIP) team could be the solution! Through Leadership Essentials, a program by Loyola University Maryland, small teams tackle real challenges alongside a host organization. CIP applications are open until Nov. 1. Join us for an info session on Oct. 30 at noon via Zoom to learn more about hosting a team: https://buff.ly/3RYeGR6

Get ready to celebrate the power of community impact! Join us for A Night of Illuminating Leadership on Wednesday, Nov. 13, where we’ll honor this year’s Corporate Community Impact Award winner. Our incredible finalists—BAF Group, Wegmans and Harry H. Witzke’s Family Funeral Home—have each made outstanding contributions to our community. Purchase your tickets today: https://buff.ly/4dKNcHE

It's almost time to celebrate our community's shining stars! We’re thrilled to announce Jinal Contractor, LP ’24, from the Howard County Economic Development Authority, as our 2024 Emerging Leader Award recipient! Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to celebrate excellence at our Night of Illuminating Leadership event. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4dKNcHE

We’re excited to recognize Ellen Flynn Giles, LP ’15, with the 2024 Key Leader Award at our upcoming Night of Illuminating Leadership event! Ellen has been a steadfast community servant, lending her time to the Howard County Public School Board and the Maryland State Board of Education’s ESSA Committee. Join us on Nov. 13 at the Howard Community College Horowitz Center to celebrate Ellen and the other amazing leaders in our community. The event is open to the community. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit: https://buff.ly/4dKNcHE

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our Thought Leaders Program session and to our speaker, Mary Ann Scully, dean of Loyola University Maryland’s Sellinger School of Business & Management. She shared her inspiring journey from banking to education, highlighted the importance of a liberal arts background in business and discussed how Loyola is guiding students through today’s challenges. We appreciate the insightful conversation and look forward to more events like this!

Congratulations to our members on the move! Lakey Boyd, LP '23, has joined the Greater Baltimore Committee as their new chief economic officer. Chris Miles, LP '23, has joined First National Bank as their vice president/ business banker. Paul Skalny, LP '98, will be honored as Howard County's Good Scout on Nov. 1.

Leadership U students are calling on the community! Help them support Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center by donating clothes for community members leaving the psychiatric unit. All sizes and seasons are needed! Drop off your donations at Marriotts Ridge, Centennial, Mt. Hebron, Glenelg, Wilde Lake or Howard high schools by October 31. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/40a9Chq

Who’s taking home the bragging rights? The 2024 “Best Class Ever” award recipient will be announced at our Night of Illuminating Leadership event on Nov. 13. The top five classes in the running are Leadership Premier 2015, 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2023. Will your class be the BCE? Join us to find out! Purchase your tickets today: https://buff.ly/4dKNcHE

Elementary students are invited to join our Leadership U team from Next Chapter Education on a mission to inspire young readers! On Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. at the Miller Branch Library, high school students will team up with elementary schoolers for a fun, interactive reading event. It's the perfect chance for young readers to explore the magic of books with their older peers. Come and help us nurture a love for reading in young minds! Learn more: https://buff.ly/4dRgEus