The 19th class of Leadership Northwest Missouri is shown during its opening retreat at Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri. Class members shown from back to front, left to right are: Samantha Grist, Chip Holman, Adam Downing, Jackie Cochenour, Robert Smith, Susan Stull, Adam Watson, Stephen Goss, Jordan Eiberger, Cameron Corbet, Debbie Klommhaus, Derrick Gott, Steven Meyer, Sarah Meierhoffer, Ashley Mayall, Anthony Ishmael, Lisa Geiser, Pam Holman, Jenna Johnson, Rachel Davidson, Alex Spencer, Megan Deppen, Jake Oser, Annette Deering, Rachel Hunt, Devin Frazier, Megan Miller, Gina Lucas, Skye Pournazari and Charlotte Green.
Thirty women and men make up the newest class of Leadership Northwest Missouri, an annual series of sessions that bring together existing and emerging leaders from throughout a 19-county region to discover and sharpen their leadership skills, explore regional issues, and build a network of contacts throughout Northwest Missouri.
The 2019 class began with a two-day retreat January 23 and 24, at Conception Abbey. The participants will gather monthly for day-long sessions in varied locations throughout the region. The series concludes with a July 18 graduation celebration in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Members of the 2019 class and the counties they represent are: Stephen Goss, Gina Lucas, Andrew County; Ashley Mayall, Atchison County; Cameron Corbet, Megan Deppen, Sarah Meierhoffer, Adam Watson, Buchanan County; Rachel Davidson, Devin Frazier, Rachel Hunt, Jake Oser, Carroll County; Chip Holman, Pam Holman, Alex Spencer, Clinton County; Steven Meyer, Daviess County; Jordan Eiberger, Debbie Klommhaus, Megan Miller, Gentry County; Derrick Gott, Jenna Johnson, Grundy County; Annette Deering, Samantha Grist, Holt County; Lisa Geiser, Anthony Ishmael, Robert Smith, Susan Stull, Livingston County; Jackie Cochenour, Skye Pournazari, Nodaway County; Adam Downing, Charlotte Green, Worth County.
Leadership Northwest Missouri has become the catalyst for identifying, training and connecting the leaders of our region and is a pathway for effective leadership for generations to come. There is a deliberate focus on fostering a sense of ownership for the region – that we have interdependent roles and we depend on each for the progress and success of Northwest Missouri.
Sessions incorporate a blend of classroom presentations and experiential exercises; in-depth examinations of such regional issues as healthcare, regional awareness, entrepreneurship, agriculture and team empowerment round out each session.
“Regional-focused leadership development programs are the foundation for building the capacity of individuals, communities and regions to solve their own problems,” said Dr. Tim Crowley, a local leadership expert who is one of the program’s facilitators. “Participants develop leadership best practices, establish strong networks, increase ability to solve complex problems and deepen their understanding of regional needs and assets.”
Contact Deb Powers for information on Leadership Northwest Missouri, debdpowers@gmail.com Website: http://www.leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org.
