Developing more effective civic leaders through an intense 9-month learning experience Over 1,773 Leadership graduates working to create a more thriving, vibrant, and equitable Baltimore Founded in 1983 by the Greater Baltimore Committee to promote the “vitality of Baltimore” Fostering relationships across difference to create a dynamic web of social connection and strength Helping Baltimoreans better mobilize others to make progress on our greatest challenges and opportunities

Leadership 2021, David Sachs Announces Plans for the Year Ahead

“The opportunity to influence real systemic change that could transform Baltimore for the better, has never been more urgent.”

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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 20/21

  • SquashWise
    Abby Markoe
  • Zuckerman Spaeder
    Adam Abelson
  • Mentoring Mentors
    Alphonso Mayo
  • Baltimore City Fire Department
    Amy Beth Leasure
  • Balt City Public Schools
    Annie Alvarez
  • Praxis Project
    Blair Franklin
  • Parity
    Bree Jones
  • T. Rowe Price
    Brent Andersen
  • Maryland Stadium Authority
    Carmina Perez-Fowler
  • Visit Baltimore
    Charles Jeffers
  • Baltimore Department of General Services
    Chichi Nyagah-Nash
  • Constellation Energy
    Chima Dike
  • Alpha Graphics
    Christine Walsh
  • Elbow Fund
    Crickett Woloson
  • Project Pneuma
    Damien Myers
  • Baltimore City Law Department
    Darnell Ingram
  • McDonogh School
    Dave Farace
  • Maryland Area, Alzheimer's Association
    David McShea
  • Family League of Baltimore
    Demaune Millard
  • Ziger/Snead Architects
    Doug Bothner
  • Mayor's Office Children & Family Services
    Eboni Wimbush
  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch
    Elizabeth Phelan
  • DLA Piper LLP
    Ellen Dew
  • Hearing & Speech Agency
    Erin Stauder
  • Notre Dame University
    Greg FitzGerald
  • Baltimore Ravens
    Heather Darney
  • Baltimore Jewish Council
    Howard Libit
  • Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr
    Indira Sharma
  • United Way Central MD
    James McIntyre
  • Truist
    Jay Turakhia
  • National Aquarium
    Jen Driban
  • Mt. Wash Pediatric Hosp
    Jill Feinberg
  • PNC Bank
    Joe Jennings
  • Fearless
    John Foster
  • C3 Data
    Karen Wright
  • The Walters Art Museum
    Kate Burgin
  • Wye River Insurance
    Katherine Santarelli
  • Weinberg Foundation
    Kevin Loeb
  • Whiting-Turner
    Kevin Seicke
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Kris Lukish
  • U.S. Senate
    Kylie Patterson
  • Baltimore Gas & Electric
    Liz O'Connor
  • Morgan Stanley
    Lori Villegas
  • Office Sen Chris Van Hollen
    Mandee Heinl
  • Marie Brown
  • Opportunity Builders, Inc.
    Marsha Legg
  • M&T Bank
    Matt Calhoun
  • Baltimore Metropolitan Council
    Mike Kelly
  • Kennedy Krieger Institute
    Mike Neuman
  • McCormick & Co
    Neddy Perez
  • Fulton Bank
    Nicole Earle
  • UM Baltimore
    Patty Alvarez
  • UB School of Law
    Ronald Weich
  • Sammakai Richards
  • Baltimore Police Department
    Sheree Briscoe
  • T. Rowe Price Foundation
    Stacey Van Horn
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
    Steve Sisson
  • Warnock Foundation
    Tammira Lucas
  • Venable LLP
    Thora Johnson
  • Maryland Department of Housing
    Todd Scott
  • Franklin Templeton
    Tom Galloway
  • Annie E. Casey Foundation
    Traci Broady
Learning to Lead Through Change

Learning to Lead Through Change

2020 class members are managing change through collaboration, shared learning and a little bit of fun! While the formal, experiential components of the core program are on hold, the class remains committed to connecting through activities that facilitate stronger...

read more
Learning to Lead Through Change

Learning to Lead Through Change

2020 class members are managing change through collaboration, shared learning and a little bit of fun! While the formal, experiential components of the core program are on hold, the class remains committed to connecting through activities that facilitate stronger...

read more