Leadership Frederick County

05/19/2026

What a night! The Leadership Frederick County Class of 2026 graduation ceremony was a beautiful celebration of growth, achievement, and the power of community leadership.

Swipe through to relive some of the incredible moments as we honored this year’s class and their commitment to making Frederick County even better!

A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping make this evening possible:
Contour Construction and First United Bank & Trust

Photo Credit to Marie Rose Photography & Videography!

05/19/2026

05/14/2026

Congratulations to the Leadership Frederick County Class of 2026!

Today we celebrate a year of growth, connection, and impact. This outstanding group of leaders is ready to take everything they’ve learned and continue making a difference in Frederick County and beyond!

05/12/2026

The Class of 2026 hosted their final Closing Retreat last Friday at the Frederick Health Village! Class members participated in reflection of the year, adventure learning, Leaders on Loan presentations, and their individual Vision for Service project presentations.

We are so proud of everything this class has accomplished and we look forward to celebrating their graduation on Thursday!

04/27/2026

On Friday, April 24 the Class of 2026 came together for their last content day of the year... Arts, Entertainment, & Education Day!

The day started with Quiera Harris and Rashida Kimbrue as they provided a "Leading with Creativity" seminar, followed by an overview of the arts in Frederick County from Louise Kennelly.

The class spent the morning at the Y Arts Center, hearing from local organizations including Soul Street and the County Office of Parks & Recreation, before heading to the Keys Stadium for lunch and a tour.

In the afternoon, the group visited Maryland Ensemble Theatre, took a walk on Carroll Creek to see and learn about public art installations, and took a tour of the Banyan. Finally, they took part in a drum circle hosted by Soul in Motion, Inc.

Special thanks to Kathy Seidor (Class of 2024) for putting together such an incredible experience for the class, and to Hood College for hosting us in the morning.

04/06/2026

The Class of 2026 came together on Friday, March 27 for their Planning & Land Use Content Day.

The day kicked off with Dr. Mahesh Joshi (Class of 2025), who led a session on leading with strategic thinking. From there, participants explored key topics including economic housing, agricultural preservation, and historic preservation.

Throughout the day, the class gained insight into long-range planning and the infrastructure that supports our community, including roads, bridges, and highways. They also took a deeper dive into housing data, construction costs, and school development.

In the afternoon, the group walked to the Clarion to learn about mixed-use redevelopment before wrapping up the day with a hands-on “Blocksburg” activity focused on affordable housing.

A special thank you to Dani Adams (Class of 2022) for thoughtfully curating such a meaningful day, and to the Mount Frederick campus for hosting.

03/27/2026

One Month Left to Apply!
The countdown is on! Applications for the 2026-2027 Leadership Frederick County class close on April 30. Don't miss this opportunity to grow as a leader, connect with key decision-makers, and gain a deeper understanding of Frederick County.

If you know someone you think would benefit from this incredible experience, consider sharing this with them!

Apply today at www.LeadershipFrederickCounty.com

03/12/2026

The Leadership Frederick County Class of 2026 spent Friday, March 6, at the Frederick Health Village for their Health & Human Services content day.

Throughout the day, the class heard from a variety of experts and organizations working to support the well-being of our community. Presentations included insights from Dr. Cheryl Cioffi, Dr. Barbara Brookmeyer, Mission of Mercy, the Mental Health Association of Frederick County, The Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County, and a registered nutritionist. Participants also experienced hands-on learning through a Dementia Simulation with the Division of Aging & Independence and a Poverty Simulation, explored the MHA Data Dashboard, and wrapped up the day with Chair Yoga.

The experience highlighted the many dimensions of human health and the collaborative efforts taking place across Frederick County to support individuals and families.

A special thank you to Sarah Lynn (LFC ’22), Jenny Morgan (LFC ’12), and Carolyn True (LFC ’90) for organizing such a meaningful and impactful day.

02/24/2026

The Class of 2026 gathered last Friday at Hood College for their Leadership for Service session. Led by Dr. Eric Louers-Phillips (LFC ’23) and Dr. Linda Chambers (LFC ’22), the class spent the morning brainstorming and refining ideas for their personal leadership projects.

The class also heard from LFC alumni Brooke DeSantis (LFC ’23), Casey Clark (LFC ’24), and Shelby Maly (LFC ’24), who shared insights and impact from their own projects.

Thank you to the Hood Doctoral Program in Organizational Leadership for hosting an engaging and inspiring morning!

02/11/2026

The Class of 2026 had their Government Day content day last Friday! The class got to see snippets of each of the branches of government throughout the day.

Starting with a Mayor and County Executive panel, a budget and director activity, local legislature round tables, a visit to the courthouse, a fireside chat with Rick Weldon, and then ended the day with a state legislative panel.

Thanks to Jeff Griffin, Class of 2017, and Ashley Waters, Class of 2020 for planning a great day!