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Introduction of the Trish Ross Servant Leadership Award
Kristine Hilger, Executive Director
Trish Ross Acceptance Speeches: Aleyna Mitchell, Signature Class 50 and Andre Northern, Signature Class 50
Introductions of Class 50
Jaime Murphy, Signature Class Coordinator, Signature Class 44
Kristine Hilger Carles, Executive Director
Introduction of Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient: Aleyna Mitchell, Signature Class 50
2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award, Laquisha Jackson, Signature Class 49

Distinguished Alumnus: Laquisha Jackson

Congratulations Laquisha Jackson, Signature Class 49
2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient
Laquisha Jackson, the visionary founder of Hope for the Hungry embodies the principles of servant leadership and is an active advocate for positive change in the community. She stands out as a beacon of hope, bringing peace and joy to those she serves. Laquisha’s impact extends beyond the immediate provision of food; it encompasses a holistic approach that aims to uplift and educate the community.
Thank you, Laquisha for being such an integral part of our community and representing what it means to be a servant leader.
Distinguished alumnus Continued
LaQuisha Jackson, the visionary founder of Hope for the Hungry, embodies the principles of servant leadership and is an outstanding recipient for the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award from Leadership SBM. LaQuisha's deep commitment to serving her community with compassion is evident in her impactful work through Hope for the Hungry, an organization she founded.
Through her organization, LaQuisha addresses the critical issue of food insecurity, drawing from her experiences of struggling as a child and facing challenges as a working adult. LaQuisha's passion for alleviating hunger goes beyond simply providing sustenance. She has created a mission-driven initiative that serves the immediate needs of those facing food insecurities and emphasizes the importance of education. Under her leadership, Hope for the Hungry feeds the hungry. She educates individuals, ranging from 16-year-old teenagers aspiring to work in the food industry to older individuals who have always dreamed of a career in this field but have yet to achieve that goal.
LaQuisha's dedication to personal growth is mirrored in her commitment to helping others grow. Her organization envisions a community where individuals are empowered through education and resources. By sharing her journey and providing opportunities for others to break free fromthe cycle of hunger and lack of education, LaQuisha embodies the essence of a servant leader. Moreover, LaQuisha navigates tough conversations and addresses challenging issues with a commendable attitude of listening and learning. Her ability to identify personal and systemicbarriers and work tirelessly to overcome them demonstrates her resilience and determination to create positive change.
Distinguished alumnus Continued
LaQuisha Jackson, as an alumnas of the Leadership SBM Signature Program, exemplifies the values of servant leadership and community building. She stands out as a beacon of hope, bringing peace and joy to those she serves. LaQuisha's impact extends beyond the immediate rovision of food; it encompasses a holistic approach that aims to uplift and educate the ommunity. In nominating LaQuisha for the Distinguished Alumnus Award, we recognize her as a leader who conceptualizes what could be, overcomes challenges, and contributes significantly to the betterment of our community.

Summer Emerge 2023
Chris Hillman
Mossberg and Company Inc
Kevin Reppert
Clay Fire
Lucas Lin
THK Light, Inc
Blake Matucci
Beacon Health System
Daniel Blackburn
Ground Freight Solutions
Emily Alkire
Gibson
Kenneth Miller
Clay Fire
Victoria Borst
Bradley Company
Kari Walling
Metropolitan Title
Jennifer Buch
Choice Light, Inc
Jonathon Cisna Key Bank
Mary Venice
Bradley Company
Brendan Bradley
Bradley Company
Fall Emerge 2023
Seleta Balogan
Everwise Credit Union
Nicole Labadie
St. Mary’s College
Jennifer Foulks
DSS Valve
Steve Stowell
Clay Fire
Amy Potter
St. Vincent De Paul of St. Joe County
Kelli Notteboom
City of South Bend VPA
Matthew Mutman
Everwise Credit Union
Laney Smous
The Montessori Academy at Edison Lakes
Madi Ward
Boys and Girls Club of St. Joe County
Nicholas Gerstbauer Athora Law
Winter Emerge 2024
Ali Henry
Everwise Credit Union
Christina Lee
DSS Valves
Beverly Anderson-Willis
Dismas House of Indiana
Christi Shibata
Clay Fire
Jeffonia Jones
Goodwill Industires of Michiana
Becca Schaefer
Studebaker National Museum
Tranee Taylor
Boys and Girls Club of
Saint Joe County
Aaliyah McKinney
St. Joseph County Airport Authority
Nat Chavez
Safe Harbor Care Services
Jason Hacker
Clay Fire
Aundrea Taylor City Light Kids
Chana Roschyk
City of South Bend Dept. of Public Safety
Caylie Peet
The University of Notre Dame
Signature Leadership Class 50

Lauren O’Callaghan
Everwise Credit Union
Jennifer Purdy
TruNorth Dynamics
Jovanna Wright
Wright Way 2 Go Financial Services
Kelly Herriman
Beacon Health System
Jillian Koeneman Freshline
Andre Northern
The Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc.
Justin Zobrosky
Purdue Polytechnic High School
Elizabeth Styles
1st Source Bank
Robert “Red” Fisher
Hospice Foundation
Krista Neighbor City of Mishawaka
Claire Coleman
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Clare Ramel
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
Aleyna Mitchell
El Campito Child Development Center
Ivy Butler
New Vision Christian Academy
Susie Krill
South Bend Fire Department
Savino Rivera
Boys and Girls Club of St.
Joseph County
Natasha Sommerville IUSB
Signature LEadership Class 50

Aaron Nichols
GEAR UP South Bend
Hannah Francis
St. Mary’s College
Allie Griffith
University of Notre Dame
Corey Sherman
ReMax
Blanca Harris
PNC Bank
Nicholle Probst
Families First Center
Sara Ross
Kruggel Lawton & Co.
LLC
Gladys Rosas
La Casa de Amistad
James Lutaaya
South Bend
Community School
Corporation
SchaLisa Tate SCAN, Inc.
Kiara Moore
1st Source Bank
Margie Corral
Sponsored by LACC
Lisa Todd
SB Cellar, LLC
Angela Hobbs
Beacon Health System
Angelica Baginske
REAL Services
Mary Bradfield
REAL Services
Signature Class 50 Impact Projects
Hope for the Hungry is a nonprofit whose mission is to bring hope by serving with compassion, feeding the mind and body, and making an impact through education. Hope for the Hungry does this through a variety of programming, including monthly food pantries, a daily soup kitchen, and community education about food safety, food sustainability, and nourishment.
The Home Team was instrumental in bringing awareness to Hope for the Hungry by developing strategic priorities to further the organization's mission and vision:
Updating the Website
Instrumenting a CRM for Donations
Increasing Awareness and Consistency in Voice on Social Media
Speaking Tour
Developed Resources to Assist in Grant Writing
Refined Data Collection Processes

Signature Class 50 Impact Projects

Team Golden Impact focused on enhancing Recover Michiana's outreach, supporting individuals affected by substance misuse through care packages and digital transformation. We significantly increased their social media reach by 62%, deepening community connections and enhancing support for recovery and created a sustainable mission-centered product for fundraising.
Signature Class 50 Impact Projects

Team Tomorrow partnered with Hello Gorgeous to deliver an effective and adaptive marketing tool to increase awareness of the organization’s mission, fortify volunteer recruitment, and solidify fundraising in an effort to ensure continued growth. Our promotional tool can support both sponsorship opportunities and grant applications. The team also researched and presented applicable grants suitable for immediate application and provided a Grant Application Guide to jump start the process, all in support of the ongoing prosperity of Hello Gorgeous and the beautiful women it seeks to support.

Signature Class 50 Impact Projects
We worked with Indiana University South Bend to identify skill gaps in the local workforce through industry assessments, workforce surveys, and community engagement. Our research will inform changes in professional development and program offerings to better equip residents with the skills they need to succeed in the local economy.
Signature Class 50 Impact Projects

Our group created a volunteer recruitment video and onboarding presentation featuring staff, volunteers, and clients explaining the reasons why they love Place To Be Me and why they believe volunteering at the organization is a worthwhile experience to better introduce volunteers to their programs and volunteers opportunities
Mayor James
Mueller
City of South Bend
Mayor
Matthew Bussler
Pokagon Band
Moshe Kruger
The Jewish Federation
Humberto Delgado
La Casa De Amistad
Carolyn Hahn
The CASIE Center
CPL. Dan Banicki
St. Joe County
Corrections
Marla Godette
Mayor Dave Wood
City of Mishawaka
Mayor
Amy StewartBrown
Family Justice
Center of St. Joe County
Kelsey Fleming
Goodwill Industries
Ike Shipman
DePaul Academy
Shawn Packer
REAL Services
George Garner
Debie Coble
Goodwill Industries
Brooke Hummer
Darryl Hellar
Civil Rights Heritage Center
Kintae Lark
Duane Wilson
Sonia Perez
La Casa De Amistad
Dr. Megan Zwart
St. Mary’s College
Jeff Walker
The Beacon

Civil Rights Heritage Center
Aaron Charles
Sheriff Bill Redman
St. Joe County Corrections
Lety StantonVerduzco
Boys and Girls Club of Saint Joe County
Nick Hardrict
Founder Legacy Plaza
South Bend
Tewana Perry
Purdue Polytechnic High School
John Milliken PNC Bank
Scott Ford
The Pit, Innovation
Park at Notre Dame

Dr. Aaron Hoyt
Portage School of Leaders
Dr. Aaron Esper
Portage School of Leaders
Sara Martin
Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Rob Koehler
Portage School of Leaders
Jason Critchlow
Shreejan Shrestha
Spark Lab
Brian Connolly

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Board
of Directors
2023-2024
President, Brandi Rodriguez
Vice President, Renee Flemming
Secretary, Tony Randles
Treasurer, Gabe Montes
At-Large, Ryan Kring
Past President, Anne Feferman
Members:
Humberto Delgado
Marla Godette
Erick Frey
Amanda Zaluckyj
Steve Staszewski
Taya Chapman
Madelyn Martinec
Courtney Kubley
Staff 2023-2024

Kristine Hilger Carles, Executive Director
Jaime Murphy, Signature Program Coordinator
Lisa Kochanowski, Youth Program Coordinator
Greyson Papp, Marketing and Event Coordinator
Courtney Kubley, Girls Co-Coordinator
Tiffany Reddick, Girls Coordinator
Trish Ross, Logan Leadership Academy Coordinator
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Empower Tomorrow's Leaders by Supporting LSBM's Youth Program!
Do you believe in investing in the potential of young people to drive positive change in our communities? If so, we invite you to join us in supporting the LSBM’s Youth Program.At Leadership SBM, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders to be ready to address challenges with innovation, resilience, and integrity. Our Youth Program provides a transformative experience for young minds, equipping them with essential leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and inspiring them to make a difference in their communities.
By supporting LSBM's Youth Program, you are investing in the future of our communities and empowering young leaders to create a brighter tomorrow. Together, we can inspire, educate, and elevate the next generation of change-makers.
Your contribution will support:
Leadership Workshops: Interactive sessions led by industry experts and seasoned professionals, empowering youth with practical leadership insights and strategies.
Skill-building Activities: Hands-on activities and simulations designed to enhance critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Mentorship Opportunities: Pairing participants with mentors who provide guidance, support, and valuable advice.
Community Projects: Encouraging youth to apply their leadership skills by initiating and executing projects that address real-world issues, fostering a sense of social responsibility.
Scholarships: Providing financial assistance to deserving students, ensuring that all aspiring leaders have access to this life-changing program regardless of their financial background.
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