About Us
OUR ORGANIZATION Leadership Maryland creates a statewide network of informed and engaged leaders who are committed to developing workable solutions to the challenges facing the communities and citizens of Maryland. Originally created under the auspices of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce in 1992 as a separate 501(c)(3) not-for-profit subsidiary, Leadership Maryland became an independent organization in 1997.
OUR MEMBERS Each year, fifty accomplished leaders from around the State of Maryland are selected by a group of their peers to participate in Leadership Maryland. These leaders are selected based on their leadership abilities, career accomplishments, volunteer activities and their personal concern and commitment to help shape the future of Maryland. They come from different cultures and diverse backgrounds, with disparate interests and distinctive issues to confront. After graduating from the program, members stay actively engaged through planned social and educational alumni events throughout the state.
OUR PROGRAM The program is intense; the results are rich and rewarding. Class members converge monthly in different regions of the state for a series of classes and hands-on experiences that highlight local, regional and statewide issues. While absorbing the local “flavor” in each of five regions, participants have the opportunity to broaden their perspectives on a number of the most significant issues challenging our state, including:
Education
Health & Human Services
Criminal Justice
Environment
Diversity & Multi-Culturalism
