LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Leadership Lexington Steering Committee is proud to announce the new class of Leadership Lexington for 2022-23, which includes 40 individuals with varied backgrounds from a variety of segments of the Lexington community. The program provides people the opportunity to better understand our city and to prepare for the challenges it faces by meeting with and learning from today’s leaders. Leadership Lexington is an educational opportunity that broadens perspectives and allows participants to gain an increased understanding of community dynamics and public issues.
Amy Stout, Commerce Lexington’s Director of Leadership Development, said, “We are very excited for the start of another Leadership Lexington program. This year marks the 42nd class, and many of our graduates have taken on leadership roles in a variety of areas across our community. The new class members are already getting to know one another and are having great conversations about Lexington and its future while participating in team-building and personal development exercises. We are looking forward to a fantastic program.”
The 2022-23 program presented by McBrayer PLLC kicked off with an Orientation Retreat at Boone Tavern in Berea on August 11-12. Beginning in September and through June, the class will meet in different locations around the area each month with a major program topic covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, group activities, demonstrations, and class discussions. Sessions will cover topics, such as media, government, education, public safety, economic development, arts, equines, diversity, health and human services, and leadership development.
2022-23 Leadership Lexington Class Members:
Christal Badour
Associate Professor of Psychology
University of Kentucky
Jonas Bastien
Attorney
McBrayer PLLC
Mambuna Bojang
Technology Support Coordinator
Transylvania University
Katie Bouvier
Associate Attorney
Sturgill Turner Barker & Moloney
Jessica Bowman
Fire Major (Public Information Officer/ Community Services Bureau Commander)
Lexington Fire Department
Tiffany Michelle Brown
Equity and Implementation Officer
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Larry Cash
Associate Director for Development
UK Athletics – K Fund
Stephen Clatos
Director of Philanthropy
Bluegrass Care Navigators
Matthew DeLuca
Project Manager
JRA Architects
Jarrod Dungan
Vice President of Operations
KVC Kentucky
Ashleigh M. Dunsmoor
Director of External Affairs
Fayette Alliance
Bilal El-Amin
Family and Community Engagement Liaison
Fayette County Public Schools
Chris Gipson
Associate
RossTarrant Architects
Tiffany Gooch
Design Consultant
Ball Homes
Hallie Hardy
Executive Director
Horse Country, Inc.
Casandra Hockenberry
Program Manager
The Council of State Governments
Phil Jun
Special Projects
LexArts
Ellie Lindsey
Program Manager – Fayette
Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass
Blair Martin
Financial Advisor
Baird
Betsy May
Employee Engagement Manager
Keeneland
Robin McGuffin
Attorney
Stites & Harbison PLLC
Jake Michul
Partner
Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP
Alicia Miller
Compliance Officer
Fayette County Public Schools
Jordan Miller
Audit Manager
Blue & Co., LLC
Raine Minichan
Associate Director of Student Support Services
Fayette County Public Schools
Meredith Moore
Director, Operations & Community Partnerships
BaseHere
Ramla Osman
External Partnerships Associate
University of Kentucky
Chris Peck
President/CEO
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass
Lanie Phillips
Financial Advisor
Triple Crown Advisors
Mark Royse
Executive Director
RADIOLEX
Chris Schmitt
Director of Marketing
CHI Saint Joseph Health
Carol Siler
Executive Director
Women Leading Kentucky
Josh Slattery
Relationship Manager
Fifth Third Bank
Kimberly Snodgrass
High School Social Studies Teacher
Fayette County Public Schools
Susannah Stitzer
Program Manager
University of Kentucky
Bradley Thomas
Executive Pastor
Immanuel Baptist Church
Clarissa Thomas
Director of Education
Lexington Public Library
Katie Vandegrift
Director of Marketing & Research
Commerce Lexington
Lynne Washbish
Executive Director
American Red Cross Bluegrass Chapter
Kenya Woods
Owner and Principal Broker
Kenwood Realty Group
Unique Young-Nutter
Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator
UK College of Pharmacy
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