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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

Years

Scholarship Dollars Raised

Alumni

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 2023

Constellation Energy

Adam Boyd
Elev8 Baltimore, Inc.

Alexandria Warrick Adams
inFusion Community Grants Program/Fusion Partnerships Inc.

Allison Duggan
Baltimore Children & Youth Fund

Alysia Lee
Pro Bono Counseling

Amy Greensfelder
Maryland Institute College of Art

Angela Wheeler
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Arin Foreman
Maryland State Office of Social Equity

Audrey Johnson
City of Refuge Baltimore

Billy Humphrey
Habitat for Humanity

Brittney Hayes
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Cale Christensen
National Center on Institutions & Alternatives (NCIA)

Carole Argo
Maryland Department of Health

Casey Brent
Digital Harbor Foundation

Charisse Paige
Johns Hopkins Univ

Charles Lu
Thread, Inc.

Charles Smith, IV
Transamerica

Daniel Goodman
BGE

Danielle Gooden
M&T Bank

Detra Miller
Independent Consult

Dodi Samuel
Eric Rosenberg
Parks & People

Franklin Lance
Venable

Gina Zentz
FutureCare

Jahiri Gunthorpe
McDonogh School

Jessica McDonald
Baltimore Police Department

John Herzog III
Brown Advisory

John Mai
Seawall Development

Jon Constable
Saul Ewing

Jon Singer
Kramon & Graham, P.A.

Justin Redd
Baltimore Public Markets

Karim Amin
Ziger|Snead Architects

Katelin Etoh
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Kathleen Page
Maryland Port Administration

Katrina Jones
Creative Nomads

Kayenecha Daugherty
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore

Kerry Graves
UpSurge Baltimore

Kory Bailey
The Richman Foundation

Kristen Kinkopf
Microsoft

Lacey Evans
United Way of Central MD

Laura Johnson
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

Leisel Harry
CHAI: Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc.

Lisa Budlow
MD Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority

Marc Broady
Everyman Theatre

Marissa LaRose
Southway Builders

Melanie Lundquist
Gordon Feinblatt LLC

Michele Walsh
The BIT Center

Monica Eleonora Lapenta
Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership

Pete Cimbolic
JLL

Peter Jackson
Nelson Mullins Rile & Scarborough LLP

Peter Sheehan
Community Law In Action (CLIA)

Rashad Staton
Empowerment Temple AME Church

Robert Turner
T. Rowe Price

Sal Dhanani
MD Department of Service and Civic Innovation

Sarah Flammang
The Afro Charities

Savannah Wood
National Aquarium

Scott Melton
Kennedy Krieger Institute

Shellie Williams
Fearless

Tejumade Famodu
Baltimore City Fire Dept

Tenea Reddick
Baltimore City Public Schools

Theresa Jones
Paul's Place Inc./Groundwork Kitchen

Tim Regan
The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Timmeka Perkins
Root Branch Media Group

Vonnya Pettigrew

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Years

Scholarship Dollars Raised

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The Leadership Class of 2023

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