Since its launch over 6 years ago, the Leadership Evolution Project by Dame Leadership has been instrumental in creating and nurturing a community of emerging leaders. The program was initiated as a means to give back to the community and enable the next generation to become better leaders who could create a positive impact on the world. We are proud to have had several cohorts of leaders who have successfully completed the program and have continued to grow and excel in their careers. We would like to thank them for their invaluable contribution to the program.
Join the exclusive community of emerging leaders and take your career to new heights by applying for the prestigious Leadership Evolution Project.
2024 Cohort
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Nicole Best Founder & CEO, Another Way of Life |
Dakota Bitner Founder & CEO, Another Way of Life |
Gregory Campbell Director of Operation, LeTort Management & Trust |
Roman Colon Commercial Banker, Mid Penn Bank |
Cody Conklin Accounting Manager, Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc. |
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Kenleigh J. Dickopf Assistant Manager of Leisure Travel, AAA Central Penn |
Tyler Fairchild Director of Public Works and Recreation, Silver Spring Township – Mechanicsburg, PA |
Will Foster Executive Director, Dauphin County CASA |
Frances M Gibbons Senior Director of Development, Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter |
Susan Glass Trainer, Traditions Bank |
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Grace Hurst Content Marketing Team Lead, Tower Marketing |
Andrew Lane Business Solutions Specialist, MANTEC |
Jake Loffreda Inside Sales/Leadership Development Associate, APR Supply Company |
Dan Mahler Branch Operations Manager, AAA Central Penn |
Griffin Means Economic Development Specialist, Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation |
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Melissa Menke Director, Talent Management, Penn National Insurance |
Zachary Miller Human Resources Generalist, NAPA Transportation, Inc. |
Heather Perez Financial Analyst, IRE LLC |
Jenna Reitz Community Engagement Coordinator, Members 1st Federal Credit Union |
Tyler Walters Business Development, Walters Services |
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Abby Wurzbach Business Solutions Specialist, MANTEC |
2023 Cohort
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Alycia Paulus Director of Marketing & Communications, Conte Wealth Advisors |
Davis Holliday Founder and CEO, Searcher Films |
Derek Whitesel Advancement Officer, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology |
Diwash Subedi HR Manager, Relevant Home Care |
Jesse Mutchler Plant Operations Manager, Dutch Valley Food Development |
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Jon Knepper Director of Pre-construction, Inch & Co Construction |
Lindsey Holtzman Director of Events, Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC |
Nicole McCartan Marketing and Business Development, STEM-UP Network |
Stephanie Lake Systems Engineer, GEA |
Sydney Kyler Chief Operating Officer, Enders |
2022 Cohort
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Benjamin Bostic CPA, Boyer & Ritter |
Joshua Sennett Location Leader for Upper Darby, APR Supply Co. |
Jeff Murphy Director of Data Analytics, Dutch Valley Food Distributors |
Emily McConnell Care Coordinator, FirstLight Home Care of the Capital Region |
Lorien Reese Mahay Executive Director, Theatre Harrisburg |
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Carley Lucas Relationship Manager, Members 1st FCU |
Merrick Green Owner, MG4Tech |
Rick Dishong Project Executive, Wohlsen Construction Company |
Danielle L. Bowers Democratic Executive Director of the Tourism and Recreational Development Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives |
2021 Cohort
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Ashley Kurtz Marketing Manager, Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation |
Brad Wentzel Chief Operating Officer, National Fitness Partners |
Gabriella Vreeland Marketing & Business Development Assistant, Saxton & Stump |
Jen Ponce de Leon Business Development Manager, JEM Group |
Lyndsie Hartman Accounting Manager, NAPA Transportation |
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Marrette Pearsall Library Operations Manager, Duane Morris |
Matt Novello Eastern Regional HVAC Product Manager, APR Supply Company |
Melissa Hiler Senior Non-Profit Leader |
Michele Crowl Executive Director, Discovery Space |
Tiffanie Keck Director Resource Development & Administration, YWCA Greater Harrisburg |
2020 Cohort
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Alex Schultz Business Operations and Strategy, Applied Educational Systems, Inc. |
Brandi Hunter-Davenport Senior Associate, Triad Strategies |
Casey Deller Regional Practice Leader, KCI Technologies, Inc. |
Cody Cogan Managing Principal, Endeavor Professional Services |
Crystal Brown Chief Culture and Engagement Officer, Dasher Services, Inc. |
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Jodi Frank Founder, What’s for Dinner Technologies, LLC |
Justin Hennighan Purchasing Agent, APR Supply Co. |
Lutricia Eberly Director of Outdoor Experience, Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA |
Troy Knott Managing Partner, OAK Leadership, LLC |
Nick Eidem Director of Business Development, Advanced Powder Products (APP) |