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Leadership Highlands Graduates 13
Written By: Johanna Fein, Highlands Chamber of Commerce/ Visit Highlands, NC | Issue: Whats News
Leadership Highlands, a Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC community engagement program, today announced the graduates of the 2023 class.
Back row, left to right: Daryl Griswold, Carol Taylor, Chris Duffy, Margaret Shutze.
Front row, left to right: Tim Dearth, Jerry Wilson, James Spencer, Keith Gilbert, Josh Bryson, Johanna Fein, Michelle Davis, Jane Jerry, and William Beck.
Graduates of Leadership Highlands 2023 include: William Beck, Josh Bryson, Michelle Davis, Tim Dearth, Chris Duffy, Johanna Fein, Keith Gilbert, Daryl Griswold, Jane Jerry, James Spencer, Margaret Shutze, Carol Taylor, and Jerry Wilson.
The educational program is aimed at emerging and existing leaders in the Highlands community, offering an opportunity to enhance civic knowledge, leadership skills and network. Those selected committed to and engaged in an eight-month curriculum, from March through October, that included a retreat, day-long classes each month, a variety of enrichment workshops and projects, and a graduation ceremony.
“We are so proud of our Leadership Highlands 2023 graduates,” says Kaye McHan, executive director of Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC. “We believe their various business and nonprofit organizations will benefit from the knowledge and training they have gained through the program.”
Each year Leadership Highlands brings together local experts and class members to engage and discuss topics such as Highlands’ history and cultural resources, economic development, government and public safety, health and human resources, education, arts, and outdoor recreation. Personal leadership skills are developed through principle- based decision-making and team-building exercises. Selection criteria includes civic involvement, leadership potential, diversity of perspective and commitment to the program and the Highlands community. A committee comprised of Highlands Chamber of Commerce staff, members of the Board of Directors and previous participants selects each class.
“The Leadership Highlands program exceeded my expectations,” said graduate Josh Bryson. “Highlands is such a special and unique community in so many ways and this program provided me with an exceptional opportunity to forge connections, acquire knowledge, and cultivate a diverse set of skills. Without a doubt, I recommend this program to anyone seeking personal and professional growth.”
Applications for the 2024 Leadership Highlands program will be available online Monday, October 30.
For more information about Leadership Highlands or the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC call 828-526-5841 or go to highlandschamber.org.
Back row, left to right: Daryl Griswold, Carol Taylor, Chris Duffy, Margaret Shutze. Front row, left to right: Tim Dearth, Jerry Wilson, James Spencer, Keith Gilbert, Josh Bryson, Johanna Fein, Michelle Davis, Jane Jerry, and William Beck.
