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Helping Baltimoreans better mobilize others to make progress on our greatest challenges and opportunities

Fostering relationships across difference to create a dynamic web of social connection and strength

Founded in 1983 to promote the “vitality of Baltimore”

Over 1,893 Leadership graduates working to create a more thriving, vibrant, and equitable Baltimore

Developing more effective civic leaders through intense learning experiences

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Cheree Johnson

Cheree helped Maisha
expand her communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills - all things she uses on a daily basis as a new entrepreneur. Click to read the full Story.

Dave Slaughter

David used his construction savvy to help Maisha navigate the government grant process and built a new wheelchair ramp for her pharmacy. Inspired by the experience, he offers his crews to assist with small construction projects for people in need in the neighborhoods they are working in. Click to read the full story.

Jay Nwachu

Jay expanded a peer consulting model from the Leadership program that enabled his cohort to lend their voices around Maisha challenges, resulting in a planning document she still uses today. This has led to a new position where he works on innovation at the community level. Click to read the full story.

Natasha Dartigue

Natasha connected Maisha to a free consultation with an attorney who helped her plan how to expand the business; a significant step with ongoing impact that would not have been otherwise accessible to her. Click to read the full story.

Maisha McCoy

After suffering a devastating loss of her pharmacy as a result of the 2015 uprising, Maisha was left with many challenges. Through her Leadership experience, she built a dynamic network of connections that helped her restore her business, building structure, and community relations, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved. Click to read the full story.

Terri Harrington

Recognizing that The Leadership could benefit from having an active community-based business person as part of the class, she recommended Maisha to apply for the upcoming class. Click to read the full story.

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The Leadership Class of 2024

Constellation

Abhinav Krishna
Annie E. Casey Foundation

Aliza Sollins
American Trading and Production Corporation

Andrew Weeks
Clymb

Ashley Williams
Johns Hopkins University | Medicine

Branville Bard
Baltimore Gas and Electric

Charles Washington
Foundation for the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women

Chevonne Hall Smith
Venable LLP

Christopher Mudd
CASA

Ciara Huff
Baltimore Ravens

Cody Williams
Gallagher Evelius & Jones LLP

Collin Wojciechowski
Turner Construction Company

Dana Blackwood
Enoch Pratt Free Library

Darcell Graham
Truist Financial Corporation

David Robinson
Epic Art Universe

Dion Bowen
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Emily Higgs
Quinn Evans Architects

Ethan Marchant
City of Baltimore

Faith Leach
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc

Geoffrey Abrahams
B.U.I.L.D.

George Hopkins
Loyola University Maryland

Gia Grier McGinnis
Middendorf Foundation

Havaca Ganguly
Uplift Alliance

Heidi Arndt
Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP

Jamar Brown
New Song Community Learning Center

Jayson Green
Baltimore Police Department

Jeffrey Featherstone
Office of US Senator Chris Van Hollen

Jessica Klaitman
Art in Praxis

Jessica Solomon
MedStar Harbor Hospital

Jill Donaldson
Franklin Templeton

John Wolff
Baltimore's Promise

Julia Baez
The SEED School of MD

Kathryn Byram
United Way of Central Maryland

Keith D. Bryant
Baltimore City Health Department

Kelleigh Eastman
Brown Goldstein & Levy, LLP

Kevin Docherty
UMBC

Kimberly Moffitt
Greater Baltimore Committee

Lisa Byrd
Mayor's Office of Employment Development

MacKenzie Garvin
Saul Ewing LLP

Mark Simanowith
Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough

Mary Biscoe-Hall
Chauncey's LLC

Melanie Kerr
WYPR Radio

Melissa Gerr
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Mike Sellman
The Peale

Nancy Proctor
Black Girls Vote

Natasha Murphy
Enterprise Community Development

Nii Sowah
CareFirst BCBS

Patrice Kingsley
Brown Advisory

Paul Snyder
City of Baltimore

Phylicia Porter
Baltimore Public Markets Corporation

Randi Norris
Kaiser Permanente

Regina Webb
Onyx Development

Rian Hargrave
Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc

Robert Pipik
America's Promise Alliance

Sadiq Ali
University of Maryland School of Medicine

Sarasijhaa Desikan
PNC Investments

Shuron Morton
Code in the Schools

Stephanie Alphee
Brightview Senior Living

Steve Marker
M & T Bank

Tanya Dorsey
Challenge 2 Change Inc.

Terry Williams
The Be. Org

Tonee Lawson
Baltimore City Public Schools

Tracey Durant
Fearless

Tracy Curry

2024 Major Announcements!

It was great to see so many of you at the 40th Anniversary celebration! What a wonderful reminder of the extraordinary experiences and relationships we all develop through The Leadership. This note is about the importance of your continued support through donations...

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The Leadership Class of 2024

2024 Major Announcements!

The Leadership Announces Class of 2024

2024 Major Announcements!

The Leadership Announces Class of 2024