2024 Graduates of Leadership Lackawanna Executive Program

Leadership Lackawanna is proud to announce the 2024 graduates of its Executive Program.

Leadership Lackawanna’s six-week Executive Program, sponsored by Comcast Business, deeply engages high-level professionals in the greater Scranton region, broadens their social network, and increases their overall knowledge of the community. It accepts applications from professionals in an executive-level (director or higher) position with extensive industry experience and demonstrated career progression.

“Our mission at Leadership Lackawanna is to enhance the skills, connections, and knowledge of our participants,” said Nicole Morristell, executive director of Leadership Lackawanna. “I’m confident the 16 individuals in this year’s Executive Level Program gained valuable insight into our mission and that they forged lasting connections that will strengthen them, both personally and professionally. It is my sincere hope that they will take these benefits and use them to positively impact the community!”

This year, participants meet key business and community leaders as they receive an overview of Lackawanna County’s history and culture, economic and political structures, community events, civic groups, recreational activities, and nonprofit organizations. Sessions were held one evening per week for six consecutive weeks at various locations in the greater Scranton community, including cocktails and dinner. 

The 2024 Executive Program graduates include:

  1. Jen Azarowicz, Plaskolite
  2. Dana Bilotta, Tobyhanna Army Depot
  3. Bonnie Carone, Geisinger Community Medical Center
  4. Nick Coleman, Geisinger Health
  5. Sarah Effertz, Blu Elefante Events
  6. Kyle Gattuso, PNC Bank
  7. Maggie Hawk, Hawk Family Foundation
  8. Doug Hein, Scranton Counseling Center
  9. Kristin Hudspeth, PeoplePro Advisors
  10. Alexandra Kusoffsky, Alleima
  11. Maggie Martinelli, Scranton Area Community Foundation
  12. Al O’Donnell, Scranton School District
  13. Adam Ropati, The Dime Bank
  14. Frank K. Sweeney, Scranton Rent All Corp
  15. Ruth Turkington, Fidelity Bank
  16. Aimee Wechsler, The Wright Center for Community Health

Leadership Lackawanna Launches Applications for 2024-25 Executive Program

July 29, 2024— Leadership Lackawanna, the community leadership and professional development affiliate of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, announces applications are open for the Executive Program.

The six-week Executive Program deeply engages high-level professionals in the greater Scranton area, broadens their social network, and increases their overall knowledge of the community. Participants meet key business and community leaders as they receive an overview of Lackawanna County’s history and culture, economic and political structures, community events, civic groups, recreational activities, and nonprofit organizations.

The Executive Program accepts applications from advanced-level professionals with a tenured career path and extensive leadership experience. Applicants must live, work, or play in Lackawanna County.

Sessions are held one evening per week for six consecutive weeks starting Monday, September 23. The sessions are held at various locations and include cocktails and dinner.

Applications are now open and will be accepted through August 31. To learn more about the Executive and all other Leadership Lackawanna programs, visit www.leadershiplackawanna.com.  

Leadership Lackawanna Executive Program Class of 2023 Graduates

Leadership Lackawanna is proud to announce the 2023 graduates of its Executive Program.

Leadership Lackawanna’s six-week Executive Program deeply engages high-level professionals in the greater Scranton region, broadens their social network, and increases their overall knowledge of the community. It accepts applications from professionals in an executive-level (director or higher) position with extensive industry experience and demonstrated career progression.

“Our mission at Leadership Lackawanna is to enhance the skills, connections, and knowledge of our participants,” said Nicole Morristell, executive director of Leadership Lackawanna. “I’m confident the 14 individuals in this year’s Executive Level Program gained valuable insight into our mission and that they forged lasting connections that will strengthen them, both personally and professionally. It is my sincere hope that they will take these benefits and use them to positively impact the community!”

This year, participants meet key business and community leaders as they receive an overview of Lackawanna County’s history and culture, economic and political structures, community events, civic groups, recreational activities, and nonprofit organizations. Sessions were held one evening per week for six consecutive weeks at various locations in the greater Scranton community, including cocktails and dinner. 

The 2022 Executive Program graduates include:

  1. Danielle Breslin, Moses Taylor Foundation
  2. Michelle Hamilton, The Waverly Community House
  3. Megan Walbeck, Geisinger
  4. Sarah Marie Thomas, NativityMiguel School of Scranton
  5. Tricia Zilaitis, City of Scranton
  6. Meghan Lennox Gagorik, American Heart Association
  7. Kristyn Smith, Tobyhanna Army Depot
  8. Bethany Staples, Market Share Consulting
  9. Ron Augelli, Talk Shirty to me
  10. Jason Berger 
  11. Brian Ross, Tobyhanna Army Depot
  12. Neil Bresnahan, Big Bass Lake Community Association, Inc.
  13. Kyle Lennon, Schulte Hospitality
  14. Andrew Kudasik, PNC Bank

Leadership Lackawanna Applications Open for Executive Program

Leadership Lackawanna, the premier community leadership and professional development affiliate of the Chamber, is now accepting applications for its Executive Program.

This five-week Executive Program engages high-level professionals more deeply in the greater Scranton region, broadening their social network, and increasing their overall knowledge of the community. Participants meet key business and community leaders as they receive an overview of Lackawanna County’s history and culture, economic and political structures, community events, civic groups, recreational activities and nonprofit organizations. 

Sessions are held one evening per week for five consecutive weeks at various locations and include cocktails and dinner. Leadership Lackawanna’s Executive Program accepts applications from public and private sector administrators and professionals in an executive level position who live or work in Lackawanna County. Sessions start in September.

To apply, visit www.leadershiplackawanna.com. Applications will be accepted through September 8, 2021.