About us
In the fall of 1991, a steering committee formed the idea of creating a statewide leadership program that would convene professionals from both the public and private sectors and help build a better Maryland.
With the aid of considerable community and corporate support and donated talent and resources, Leadership Maryland was incorporated in September 1992, as an affiliate of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. In February of 1993, Leadership Maryland obtained its 501(c)3 designation and later that year, the inaugural class was born. In 1997, Leadership Maryland became independent from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.
Since that first class, Leadership Maryland has evolved into one of the most successful as well as significant statewide leadership programs in the United States. In 2024, Leadership Maryland expanded its program offerings and introduced the Emerging Leader Program for our state’s rising stars. Leadership Maryland continues to offer its flagship program, now titled the Executive Program.
With the aid of considerable community and corporate support and donated talent and resources, Leadership Maryland was incorporated in September 1992, as an affiliate of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. In February of 1993, Leadership Maryland obtained its 501(c)3 designation and later that year, the inaugural class was born. In 1997, Leadership Maryland became independent from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.
Since that first class, Leadership Maryland has evolved into one of the most successful as well as significant statewide leadership programs in the United States. In 2024, Leadership Maryland expanded its program offerings and introduced the Emerging Leader Program for our state’s rising stars. Leadership Maryland continues to offer its flagship program, now titled the Executive Program.
Why Leadership Maryland?
Learn more about the impact of both programs directly from participants by watching this short video.
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The strength within our state.
At Leadership Maryland, we believe that building a stronger Maryland starts in our own communities. So we bring together the best and brightest leaders from all sectors, industries, and geographic corners of our state to engage on the vital issues affecting Maryland and find solutions for real, actionable change. |
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The strength within our alumni family.
As men and women of Leadership Maryland, we are stronger together. Inside our alumni family, we are the state’s best and brightest leaders, hailing from all sectors of industry and all corners of the state. Whenever one of us needs a hand, we know we can call on one another, as a colleague, a connection, and a friend. |
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The strength within yourself.
Leadership Maryland makes good leaders stronger. We challenge our members to step outside of their comfort zone in order to tap into the deepest strengths and passions that will make them a force for meaningful change in their organizations, communities, and state. |
“Leadership Maryland was everything I hoped it would be and so much more! The people are what make it so special. The staff that facilitated all of the programs were wonderful and my classmates are amazing! The training provided learning opportunities that expanded my knowledge of the state, certainly, but also pushed me to reflect on myself, my role in my company, and my role in the greater community. This experience opened my eyes to so many great leaders who exist in every county and the extraordinary work they are doing. I’m inspired to want to be more involved and to give my time to some great initiatives. I am looking forward to seeing all of the great things my classmates continue to do. I wish every aspiring leader could have this opportunity!”
Patricia "Patty" Carper '21
Division Vice President |The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
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