are the expected hallmarks of Leadership Skagit graduates. By June of 2017 over 400 of the program’s graduates will be blending a heightened commitment to community service with the advancement of their professional careers in business, industry, government, non-profit and education.
Megan Anderson, Dr. Tom Keegan, Kate Bennett, Anne Clark and Pam Davis
Bringing leaders together Leadership Skagit brings together individuals from industry, business, education, non-profit and government. With participants from Conway to Burlington, Sedro-Woolley to Anacortes, its goal is to ensure that current and emerging leaders have the training and contacts necessary to step up as professionals in their field and into community leadership positions. Learning about Skagit County The curriculum combines leadership skill development
with in-depth information on topics important to the future of our region. Class members tour industry and corporations; get up close and personal with agriculture, non-profit services, the school system and innovative small businesses and study the critical issues that impact families, infrastructure and economic development.
Rosemary Kaholokula, Andy Heiser, Alma Garibay, and Jeri Kaufman
The experience inevitably brings the group closer as individuals and to a shared commitment to the good of the community. The leadership journey Like the 13 classes before them, the Class of 2017 began their journey in September and work through the program’s intensive training, gaining
an understanding of the issues facing Skagit County, the resources available to address these issues, and the opportunities for leadership involvement. The results are increased civic engagement and a deep understanding of our community challenges and potential. The opportunity to make an impact now Committed to putting their knowhow and skills to work, each participant is a member of a small team, dedicated to create and complete a service project. They have one goal; provide lasting benefit to the community. Within the team, they practice leadership skill development including communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and motivating groups to achieve a goal. Leadership Skagit teams have completed more than 75 projects throughout the
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