Applications for the 2024 Leadership Development Program are Open
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United Way’s Emerging Leaders Development Program (ELDP) was established to identify, train, and promote local emerging leaders between the ages of 21 and 40 for placement on boards, committees, and community projects, and in policy-making positions, to ensure the region and its organizations are tapping the full potential of our resident young professionals.
The primary focus of ELDP is the development and application of effective leadership skills and competencies in one’s personal, professional, and public service pursuits. The connections, experience, and relationships built throughout ELDP are invaluable to individuals, organizations, and our entire community, as we work together to help local organizations thrive.
2023 ELDP Class
Program Details
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90-minute virtual orientation with a networking opportunity
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Five-day in-person training from subject matter experts spanning over three weeks (for ELDP & PLDP programs only)
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Eight-hour program sessions with workshops, simulations, and networking opportunities
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Six curriculum topics include Board Leadership, Cultural Perspectives, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Leadership Self-Awareness, Leadership Wellness, Volunteer and Community Engagement
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Graduation banquet and networking opportunity
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Program Cost - $600 (includes all program perks, complimentary graduation tickets, continental breakfast, books and materials, provided lunch with alumni and invitation to United Way Volunteer and Board Fair, Access to Board Strong online matching program)
Program Schedule
Orientation (all programs): Wednesday, August 28 - 8:30 am - 10 am via Zoom session.
Graduation (all programs): Wednesday, December 11 - 4:30 - 7 pm
Program Sessions 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday, October 22, Thursday, October 24, Thursday, October 31, Wednesday, November 6, Thursday, November 7
Volunteer and Board Fair
Thursday, June 13
4:30-7:00 PM
As a young emerging leader, this program was everything I needed. I have made connections that I will keep for a lifetime. I have learned so much valuable information/practices that I will bring with me on the journey of life. I now walk into work more confident than I have ever been. Because of United Way and ELDP, I have the resources to make an impact not only in my workplace but also in our amazing community.
I WANT TO HELP SUPPORT UNITED WAY'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
HAVE QUESTIONS? WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please email us at leadershipdevelopment@email.unitedwayrocflx.org
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
MANY THANKS TO THE VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP OF THE ELDP STEERING COMMITTEE
Margaret Courtney
Together Now
Raquel Lowry
Coordinated Care Services, Inc.
Chris Phelps
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Andrew Powers
YMCA of Greater Rochester
Victor Sanchez
University of Rochester
Betsy Truax
First American
Celebrating Our Alumni
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Lauren Adams 2023
Amanda E. Alonci 2019
Laura B. Andino 2019
Leanne D. Andre 2021
Fred A. Applewhite 2018
Daniel J. Arena 2019
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Joshua Baer 2023
Michael Baker 2019
Abigail Blake 2023
Christopher Bechle 2022
Stephanie L. Benway 2019
Nicole Berman 2019
Katherine Blum 2022
Michelle Branciforte 2022
Jacob Braniecki 2022
Caleigh Bridgeman 2018
Kaitlyn Brusehaber 2023
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Katherine A. Carr 2021
Stephanie Coffman 2021
Kerry Conner 2019
Margaret Courtney 2019
Caitlyn Crowder 2022
Sarah Cushman 2023
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Katelynn Darragh 2023
Dawn Davison 2022
Kate DeNeef 2023
Stephen DeVay 2018
Ashley N. Doerzbacher 2022
Joelle L. Dupont 2018
Sarah Dupre 2022
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John C. Fornof 2019
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Nicolette Gaesser 2023
Amanda Ganguly 2023
Katelyn M. Gelser 2022
Maryam Ghanbari 2022
Craig D. Gingerich 2018
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Meaghan Ham 2023
Kaitlin Hawkins-Rusch 2023
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Caroline E. Jaeckel 2022
Shlon D. James 2019
Amarinder Jaswal-Bains 2022
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Chloe Kay 2023
Audra Kelley 2023
James Kemnitz 2022
Jessica Koneski 2023
Amanda K. Koszelak 2018
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Ryan Lane 2023
Mary Leo 2018
Joseph Leone 2019
Margaret Liljedahl 2019
John C. Loury 2018
Haley J. Ludwig 2018
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Chelsea L. Manahan 2021
Cassidy Macdonald 2023
Anthony Macri 2023
Casey Magaris 2023
Alexandra Maroselli 2023
Macie McGowan 2022
James C. Melia 2018
Rebekah Meyer 2019
Amy Mihalakas 2018
Ryan Miller 2023
Valery Molongo 2019
Stephanie F. Montero 2021
Margaret J. Mooney 2019
Nolica T. Murray 2018
Jacqueline A. Mykins 2018
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Colleen Nairn 2023
Loriane Ngarambe 2018
Lisa M. Nolan 2021
Karin E. Nowicki 2022
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Hatice Onogul 2019
Tyler O'Reilly 2019
Jasmine Osborne 2019
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Adam O. Pare 2019
Talasha Pearson 2018
Deidra L. Powell 2018
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Erin Reyner 2023
Alyson A. Raco 2021
Tiffany E. Ramos 2018
Jordyn Rizzo 2022
Carrie Rodriguez 2021
Jacqueline C. Ryan 2019
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Amanda J. Sanfilippo 2022
Amanda Santacroce 2019
Joseph M. Sayre 2018
Devone Scala 2022
Cady E. Schneible 2021
Daniel C. Schneiderman 2019
Mona A. Seghatoleslami 2018
Joseph C. Seroski 2019
Kellie Shaw 2021
Amanda Shisler 2023
Ashlee Shoemaker 2019
Tracey L. Siebert-Konopko 2018
Emily Smith 2019
Jessica Smith 2023
Stephanie C. Snow 2018
Megan Sokolow 2022
Hannah R Sonner 2021
Alanna Stage 2018
Andrea Strecker 2023
Jeremy J. Stein 2018
Amanda Stenson 2022
Shannon Swiatek 2019
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Shameka P Taylor 2018
Adeanna A. Tazell 2018
Eric D. Thomas 2022
Christina Till 2023
Audrey Toeper 2019
Karelyn Torres-Rivera 2021
Luke A. Trader 2021
Elizabeth Truax 2023
Ryan Trevas 2022
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Alba VanDelinder 2021
Kelsey VanDerMeid 2023
Chloe Vazzana 2022
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Briana Watson 2019
ade Welsher 2023
Amber Wilk 2023
Shani Wilson 2018
Angelica Winters 2023
Danielle I Winkler 2021
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Ian Young 2023
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Matthew Zager 2023