Leadership Evolution Project

Congratulations to the 2025 Leadership Evolution Project Class!

Leadership Evolution Project

Are you looking for solutions to engage your team, enhance efficiency, and cultivate purpose across your organization, all while leaving a lasting legacy? Formerly known as the 10 New Leaders Project, Dame Leadership presents the Leadership Evolution Project—a transformative initiative designed to empower emerging leaders and drive organizational growth.

Program Info 2025 Schedule

What Is the Leadership Evolution Project?

Originally known as the 10 New Leaders Project, Dame Leadership started this initiative over 7 years ago to give back and help the next generation become better leaders and make a positive impact on their world. People don’t quit jobs, they quit bad leaders. Through the Leadership Evolution Project, we seek to put more great leaders into the world who are aligned with their purpose and hungry improve. The new leaders in the program will receive several vital resources:

Program Schedule

Program Schedule

  • 03/21/25 – Applications Are Live and Open For All To Submit
  • 05/15/25 – Application Deadline
  • 06/27/25 – Winners are Announced
  • 07/16/25 – Kick-off Meet & Greet
  • 7/31/25 – First Peer Group Meeting
  • 9/4/25 – Second Peer Group Meeting
  • 10/07/25 – Evolution Leadership Conference at Penn Harris Hotel and Conference Center in Camp Hill, PA
  • Two coaching sessions will be scheduled with your coach at a time that works for both calendars

2024 Leadership Evolution Project Class

Odette Yoder
Jaime Wetzel
Kaitlyn Wenrich
Andrew Wallace
Mariel Vasquez
Meghan Vanderstappen
Carmen Swanger
Dominic Shoemaker
Chris Riley Jr.
Priyadharshini Rajmohan
Mikayla Kitchen
Ashley Earle
Shannon Confair

Odette Yoder

Digital Marketing Director, MoJo Active, Inc.

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Jaime Wetzel

Investigations Manager, Highmark

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Kaitlyn Wenrich

Continuous Improvement and Lean Specialist, Dayton Parts

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Andrew Wallace

Financial Advisor, Conte Wealth Advisors

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Mariel Vasquez

Certified Community Health Worker Supervisor, Hamilton Health Center

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Meghan Vanderstappen

Executive Director, Harrisburg Young Professionals

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Carmen Swanger

Driver Payroll Supervisor, NAPA Transportation, Inc.

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Dominic Shoemaker

Director, Information Technology, Hershey Trust Company

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Chris Riley Jr.

Asset Manager, Investment Real Estate Group of Companies

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Priyadharshini Rajmohan

IT Trainee, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

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Mikayla Kitchen

Assistant Director, Redevelopment Authority of the County of Cumberland

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Ashley Earle

Assistant Professor, York College Of Pennsylvania

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Shannon Confair

Owner, The Shannon Claire Agency

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Special thank you to our judges!

Larry Kluger, RDG Companies
La-Kita Gilmore, WebFX
Ray Chung, Rising Sun Consultants

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