Leadership Howard County Announcements

April 2023

“Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great."

- Orison Swett Marden



We are eagerly anticipating being energized and inspired by Candace Doby, LHC's featured speaker for The BIG Event, (next week), Wednesday, April 12 from 4:30 to 7 pm. Candace is an author, podcast host, and coach, who works with organizations and communities to create a culture of courage where everyone can perform at their highest potential. Get a sneak peek by clicking here and register today...we look forward to seeing you there!

LHC is proud to be a Sobar-certified organization. Click here to learn more.

Recruitment is now underway for Leadership Premier 2024. Do you know someone who may be interested in learning more? Please share the following details about our upcoming Information Sessions:

Wednesday, April 19 from 9 to 10 am

Coffee & Conversation

The 3rd in Columbia

Tuesday, May 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm

Recruitment Happy Hour

Mutiny Pirate Bar in Elkridge

Visit the LHC website to register!

Leadership Essentials 2023 continues! This year's cohort, comprised of 24 emerging leaders, met twice in March. Thank you to our amazing March presenters - Dr. Troy Boddy led a session on Leadership Foundations of Equity & Inclusion; David Suk Brown provided an energetic presentation on Effective Communication and Executive Presence; and, Kelly Mitchell and Denise Powell, with ImpactHR, presented a session on Conflict Management.

We're looking forward to welcoming Stacie Hunt, LP '02, in April who will talk about Visionary Leadership and and include conversations with local leaders about their leadership experience. Plans are underway for Leadership Essentials 2024! If you’d like to learn more, please contact Katherine Keefe.

Alumni are encouraged to reach out to their network of organizations and share information about this tremendous resource available to our community's non-profits. Please contact LHC's President & CEO, Tim Payne, with any questions. Visit the LHC website to learn more and for updates.

Whether you’re casting a vote or interested in running for a position, Columbia Association (CA) wants to make sure you have the information you need to get involved in your village board and CA Board elections. The timing is unique and runs from April to May, within the Columbia Association's fiscal cycle. All Villages have their own timeframe and procedures to it's important to be informed. Learn more.

HCC is seeking volunteers for the following roles; please contact Anne Johnson for more information:

• Mentors are sought for Career Connections/International Professional students enrolled in this six-week program designed to connect HCC students with professionals in their target fields (specifically inside sales for tech, medical sales, and a role close to aviation). Mentor meetings are virtual and scheduled for the weeks of April 13 and 25.

• HCC's Rouse Scholars Honors Program is seeking professionals working in speech-language pathology, social services, zoology, veterinarian, psychiatry, health sciences, film/media/digital marketing, web development, cybersecurity, biomedical engineering, chemistry, and astronomy to attend an on-campus career day at HCC from 2 to 3:20 pm on April 10 and April 12.

The Howard County Board of Education will recognize Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Iota Lamba Omega Chapter with its prestigious Friends of Education Award, as well as Friends of Education nominees, Lisa Krausz, Clarksville Youth Care Group, Columbia MD Chapter Continental Societies and Howard County Sheriff’s Department for their contributions to the school system during their BOE Meeting April 13, 2023, beginning at 4 pm. The Board meeting may be viewed live on Comcast channel 95 or Verizon channel 42 and web streamed at www.hcpss.org. Read more..

HCPSS is also seeking Volunteers for the following:



Our Environment in Our Hands Volunteers - environmental education program for 4th grade students; volunteers will be assigned to a science station during this field experience and training will be provided.

When:  Various dates in May

Where:  Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum - 12985 MD-144, West Friendship, MD 21794

Click here to register - email jbrownwhale@hcpss.org for details.

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Simulated Congressional Hearing Judges - to judge 5th grade students as they demonstrate their knowledge on issues related to the constitution as part of the Simulated Congressional Hearings program. Volunteers will simulate the role of a Congressional panel by listening to and asking questions of the students who are testifying as expert witnesses; training will be provided.

When: Various dates in May and June               

Where: Elementary schools throughout Howard County

Click here to register - email kimberly_eggborn@hcpss.org for details.

The Columbia Housing Center (CHC),a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to champion and sustain thriving, racially integrated communities, is seeking an executive director. Click here for more details.

Unified Community Connections, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides services and programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland, is seeking board members for their Quality Assurance Committee. Read more...

The next Class Connections will be distributed in mid-April. Remember to let LHC know how you are staying connected... please share your news/updates/photos with Karen Bryant.