Easton, Md. (December 5, 2024) – Leadership Maryland announced today that Heather Grant, Executive Director at Talbot Thrive has completed the Emerging Leader Program, the new professional development program targeting the rising stars within our state’s public, private, government, education and nonprofit sectors. Leadership Maryland honored Grant, a resident of Easton, and the entire Emerging Leader 1st Class at its 31^st graduation ceremony held December 3 at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport. Grant is now a member of Leadership Maryland’s powerful alumni network, consisting of more than 1,500 esteemed leaders from all over the state.

Grant was one of 39 individuals selected to complete the six-month hands-on learning program, consisting of monthly day-long sessions that included both interactive training led by a facilitator and panel discussions featuring leaders from across the state as guest speakers. The program’s curriculum offered a holistic approach to leadership development, designed to help each applicant increase their self-awareness and gain behaviors, skills, and tools to become more adaptive, inclusive, strategic, and impactful leaders.

“On behalf of our staff, board, and membership, I congratulate the Emerging Leader 1st Class on completing the program and joining our alumni family,” said David Fike ’16 (LM), president and CEO, Leadership Maryland. “When we decided to launch this new program, our goal was to enhance the opportunity to meet incredible community leaders and rising stars from around the state, and I am honored to have spent the last six months with them on this journey. I know they will use this experience to be more adaptive and impactful leaders in their careers and communities.”

The Emerging Leader Program is open to individuals who are advancing in their careers, are actively involved in their communities, and desire to become stronger leaders in both areas. Ideal Leadership Maryland members have a desire to learn more about Maryland’s most critical issues and a personal commitment to be a force for positive change in their organizations, their communities, and their state.

For more information about Leadership Maryland, please visit leadershipmd.org, call 410-841-2101 or email info@leadershipmd.org