Leadership New Hampshire

The Leadership New Hampshire Class of 2025 gathered at The Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center in Greenfield earlier this week for a two day opening retreat to start their program year. Goals for the time together included: - Connecting with one another as the newest members of the LNH community; - Reflecting on the times we live in and the challenges facing our state and communities; - Collaborating on how we’ll work together throughout the program year and beyond; and - Setting personal goals for this transformative journey. The energy, passion, curiosity, and vulnerability were truly inspiring. We’re excited for the year ahead and all the growth, learning, and impact it will bring! A big thank you Northeast Delta Dental, sponsor of the opening retreat, and CEO Tom Raffio (LNH '97) for his motivating opening remarks. Thank you also to SilverTech, Inc., Class of 2025 program year sponsor. And last, but certainly not least, thank you to Dr. Dottie Morris (LNH '13), for her incredible teaching on being in, and co-creating, a beloved community, as well as her thoughts on how to explore different perspectives with curiosity.

We are thrilled to welcome three new members to the Leadership New Hampshire Board of Trustees. Please join us in welcoming: ● Tara Chynoweth, LNH Class of 2015 ● Robin Milnes, LNH Class of 2015 ● Laura Simoes, LNH Class of 2004 Their passion, expertise, and dedication will help guide our mission of building a community of informed and engaged leaders.

Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to Patrick Closson, Sally Manikian, and Dr. Jonathan Thyng, who recently completed two terms on the Leadership New Hampshire Board of Trustees. For the past six years, these members the LNH Class of 2016 have made an enduring impact on our mission to build a community of informed and and engaged leaders here in the Granite State.

New Hampshire needs you to lead. That was the theme of Executive Director Will Stewart's remarks yesterday at the Emerging Leaders Summit hosted by the New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants and the New Hampshire Bankers Association at Southern New Hampshire University.

Leadership New Hampshire is excited to announce the Class of 2025! Consisting of 38 individuals from across the state who were selected through a highly competitive process to participate in this unique 10-month program, the Class of 2025, supported by program year sponsor SilverTech, Inc., will begin their journey in September with an opening retreat in Greenfield, N.H. Full bios and photos of each associate can be found at https://lnkd.in/eg2f2djg

Executive Director Will Stewart and Associate Director Mandy Sliver were in Providence this week for the Association of Leadership Programs 2024 National Conference to learn from, share with, and connect to colleagues representing leadership programs across the country. It was also great to connect with some New Hampshire colleagues as well, including Michelle DellaVita MS, PCC, CPC, CSID from Leadership Monadnock/Greater Monadnock Collaborative and Lori Waltz and Erica Crosbie from Leadership Seacoast.

Tuesday was Executive Director Will Stewart's second day on the job! He, Program Manager Alison Murphy, and Associate Director Mandy Sliver discussed the Opening Retreat, Session Days, and where LNH is going this year. LNH alum: what advice or suggestions do you have for Will as he takes on this role?

Leadership New Hampshire (LNH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Stewart as its next Executive Director following a comprehensive search. In this role he will oversee the organization's strategic direction, program development, and financial management. Stewart brings a deep commitment to civic engagement in New Hampshire and extensive experience in nonprofit leadership roles. For the past seven years, he was the executive director of Stay Work Play New Hampshire. Previously, Stewart was the President & CEO of the Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber and Vice President of Economic Development & Advocacy at the Greater Manchester Chamber. "We are excited to welcome Will to LNH,” said Mica Stark, Vice Chair of the LNH Board of Trustees and Chair of the Search Committee. "Will really impressed the Search Committee with his knowledge of New Hampshire and the issues it is facing, as well as his track record leading nonprofits and successfully engaging with a diverse group of stakeholders.” Stewart said he is honored and excited to lead LNH, which counts more than 1,100 past and present Granite State leaders among its alumni. “I also feel an incredible sense of responsibility,” Stewart said. “Leadership New Hampshire is the state’s premier leadership organization and I look forward to working with the Board, staff, alumni, and partners across the state to help lead LNH into the next phase of its development.” Stewart’s appointment follows a comprehensive search process. LNH would like to thank the members of the Search Committee for their time and commitment: Mica Stark, Joe Murray, Mary Jo Brown, Mandy Sliver, Mark Zankel, Dr. Karinne Jervis, and Dianne Mercier. LNH would like to also thank Koya Partners, from Diversified Search Group, for their assistance with the search. About Leadership New Hampshire Leadership New Hampshire’s mission is to build a community of informed and engaged leaders. LNH fulfills this mission annually by gathering a select cohort of talented and accomplished individuals and then providing them with an opportunity to learn about the complex issues facing our state, to connect with one another, and to serve the Granite State in positions of leadership and responsibility. LNH is preparing to embark on its 33rd year in September with the upcoming announcement of the Class of 2025. Learn more at www.leadershipnh.org.

Leadership New Hampshire is seeking its next Executive Director! This leader will expand LNH’s network of civic-minded leaders, build relationships with partners and funders, and ensure program excellence. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e9weR9NV

Leadership New Hampshire is seeking its next Executive Director! This leader will expand LNH’s network of civic-minded leaders, build relationships with partners and funders, and ensure program excellence. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e9weR9NV