2017Harford Leadership Academy

Co-Sponsored byHarford Community College and

Harford County Chamber of Commerce

A Community Development Program

Benefit from the insight of today’s Harford County leaders.

Through the Harford Leadership Academy, class participants are given the unique opportunity to learn from today’s leaders. They, their organizations, and our entire community benefit as Harford Leadership Academy participants gain the skills and knowledge necessary to lead Harford County in the future.

Program topics are led by current community leaders with practical knowledge in their areas of expertise. Discussion of community issues and the challenges facing Harford County are presented to encourage leadership involvement within key areas of Harford County.

Program TopicsAberdeen Proving Ground

Agriculture and Environment

Economic Development

Education and Workforce Development

Emergency Response

Ethical Leadership

Focused Social Issues

Health Care

History and Government

Leadership Styles and Assessment

Personal Visioning

Planning for the Future

Public Safety

Starting the Leadership Engine

Team Building

Volunteerism

Harford Leadership Academy 2017 Board of Directors

Ms. Melissa Blessing

Ms. Tamara Brinkman

Ms. Sylvia Bryant

Mr. Victor Cyran

Mr. Jay Ellenby

Sheriff Jeff Gahler

Mr. Rowan Glidden

Mr. Brian Lantz

Ms. Sharon Lipford

Ms. Robin Luxon

Mr. Fred Merchant

Dr. Zoann Parker

Ms. Kimberley Parks-Bourn

Ms. Daria Parry

Dr. Dianna Phillips

Mr. Joseph Ricci

Ms. Angela Rose

Mr. Joseph Schmitz

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25+ YEARS

Join a network of motivated, successful leaders.

The Harford Leadership Academy is designed to

promote the development of existing and emerging leaders in the

community to create a committed, involved and diverse network of leaders in Harford County.

Since 1991, more than 800 leaders from business and industry, education, nonprofit, government and civic organizations have graduated from this community development program sponsored by Harford Community College and the Harford County Chamber of Commerce.

Harford Leadership Academy Goals

• To identify, educate, motivate and develop potential community leaders

• To expose program participants to the challenges our community faces and the opportunities that are available for community growth

• To provide a communications network between present and future community leaders

• To promote leadership on a planned, continuing basis for the development of our community

• To encourage individuals to take an active role in the growth and transformation of Harford County

Submit your application.

Submit a one-page, one-sided application that includes the following: • Name • Company or organization • Title or position • Business address • Home address • Phone (work, home & cell) • Email address • Current community involvement • Past community involvement • Statement as to why you wish to attend the academy • Two business references with phone numbersAlso submit: • Photo (passport size in JPG format)

Deadline for applications is January 13, 2017.Email application to vcyran@harford.edu.

The Program

The Academy will begin on Friday, February 24, at 6 PM with a casual dinner and evening session at Harford Community College and will resume at the College on Saturday, February 25, at 8:30 AM and end at 3:30 PM (must attend both sessions). Friday’s dinner, as well as breakfast and lunch on Saturday, are complimentary for program participants.

After these opening sessions, the Academy will meet from 8 AM to 12 noon at various locations on 13 consecutive Wednesdays, beginning March 1 (no class March 29). The Academy concludes on Wednesday, May 31. A graduation banquet will be held on Thursday evening, June 8, at Harford Community College, Chesapeake Center.

The cost of the Academy is $750 per person, payable upon notification of acceptance.

Enrollment is limited to 36 participants. Attendance is expected at all sessions including the opening Friday evening, the Saturday session, and the banquet, although two absences are permitted after the opening sessions.

For more information, contact Victor Cyran at 443-412-2398 or visit www.harford.edu/HLA.

Consider Harford Leadership Academy.The Academy encourages the attendance of mid- to upper-level management personnel who: • have the goal of providing continued leadership in the community. • are interested in accepting new and rewarding challenges. • have demonstrated leadership skills and wish to learn more about Harford County. • may be new to the community and desire to become involved as leaders.

The Selection Process

To be eligible, applicants must live or work in Harford County, have demonstrated interest in volunteerism in the community, exhibit leadership potential, and be able to attend all required sessions.

The selection committee strives for a balanced and diverse representation of adults from all industries and professions including small businesses, governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations. Upon completion of the Academy, public recognition of the graduates and a certificate of achievement will be awarded. If there are more candidates than openings, a priority waiting list will be prepared for filling any last-minute vacancies.