LEADERSHIP YORK KICKS-OFF THREE 2026-27 PROGRAMS

LEADERSHIP YORK KICKS-OFF THREE 2026-27 PROGRAMS
 
Leadership York kicked off its 2026–27 program year with three programs focused on developing leadership skills and strengthening community connections.
 
The Leadership Training Program (LTP) welcomed 39 participants for its 49th class, offering opportunities to explore York County’s community needs, connect with local leaders, and develop leadership skills through hands-on learning and service projects.
 
The fall cohort of All on Board launched with six participants focused on strengthening their nonprofit board governance knowledge and building the skills needed to serve their organizations effectively.
 
Future Leaders of York (FLY) also kicked off with 36 students representing over 20 York County schools. The program introduces high school students to community leadership, philanthropy, and the impact they can make through service. A special thank you to Herculite Products, Inc. for sponsoring this year’s FLY program and supporting the next generation of community leaders. 
 
Together, these programs offer opportunities for adults and students to grow as leaders, explore community needs, and discover ways to make a difference in York County.
To learn more or register, visit www.leadershipyork.org.
 
Leadership York’s mission is to train, connect and inspire individuals to serve the York community in leadership positions. The organization was founded in 1978 and boasts just under 4,800 graduates from its seven programs. Those graduates provide leadership to more than 250 nonprofit organizations and serve thousands of constituents in state and local government. Leadership York is the primary resource for developing inspired leadership for our changing community.

Leadership Training Program | Class of 2027
Pictured (alphabetical order): Kane Angell (Wolfgang Confectioners LLC), Zach Ausherman (Ausherman Painting), Laura Baugher (York County District Attorney's Office), Matt Bozart (Royal Square Development & Construction), Aaron Chancey (UPMC), LaElla Dickerson (Fulton Bank), Kate Diorio (Red Lion Area School District), Ashley Footitt (WellSpan Health), Jake Frey (Stonebridge Financial Group), Michael Gilliland (Investment Real Estate), Jon God (RKL), Autumn Goulden (Wolfgang Confectioners LLC), Theresa Gray (Harley-Davidson Motor Company), Christine Keehner (RKL), Ebony Kennedy (YCCF, YCCOSP Scholarship), Jairia Kennedy (Self-Sponsored), Nicole Killette (WellSpan Health), Cheyanne Lambert (Bell Socialization), Brittany Lushko (Members 1st Federal Credit Union), Jeysy Malehorn (City of York), Yvonne Mann (M&T Bank), Kevin Myers (The York Water Company), McKenzie Myers (Self-Sponsored), Bobbi Noga (Shadowfax Corporation), Meg O'Brien (County of York, Clerk of Courts Office), Summer Pannizzo (CGA Law Firm), Kira Parker (Glatfelter Insurance Group), Valissa Pierrelouis (M&T Charitable Foundation), Hannah Salgado (Shadowfax Corporation), Astrid Santos Torres (Tec Centro York), Serena Shirey (WellSpan Health), Ashley Smith (YCCF, YCCOSP Scholarship), Jason Smith (Orrstown Bank), Ellen Stewart (Barley Snyder LLP), Adam Swartz (Graham Capital Company), Diamond Toles (Orrstown Bank), Gian Walker (Glatfelter Insurance Group), Sarah White (Conte Wealth Management), Jami Zelger (Realtors® Association of York & Adams Counties, Inc.).