Description
Leaders, join us for the 2026-2027 Leadership Retreat! This required training is for 2026-2027 EMT, EMT Elect and Committee Chairs. This will be both a high-level overview and a tactical training. The topics below will be covered (list not all-inclusive) during our time together. You will receive 1 Training Credit for attending.
Leadership Training Topics
- JLSD Governance & Structure
- Organizational Positioning
- Leadership & Communication
- JLSD Policies & Processes
AgendaA detailed agenda will be shared the week prior to the training.
Please arrive promptly at 9am to get breakfast and get settled. The day will conclude with an optional but highly encouraged Happy Half Hour from 4:00-4:30pm.
We will serve a light breakfast and lunch. Please alert Liv (obrown917@gmail.com) to any dietary restrictions so we can ensure you’re accommodated.
Who should come?
If your name is on the list below, you are invited to attend this leadership training! This is a mandatory training for all 2026-2027 leaders, please reach out to Liv (obrown917@gmail.com) if you need accommodations.
Executive Management Team 2026-2027
Executive Vice President: Liv Brown
Community Action Council Vice President: Gwynne Villegas-Bussell
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, & Accessibility Vice President: RaShonne Darling
Finance Council Vice President: Courtney Wojcik
Fund Development Council Vice President: Danielle Monroe
Marketing & Public Relations Council Vice President: TBD
Membership Vice President: Sam Larsen
Operations Council Vice President: Alex Johnstone
Training Council Vice President: Sara Stilleke
Nominating Chair: Christina Calleros
EMT – Elect Slate 2026-2027
Executive Vice President-Elect: Chloe Gauthier
Community Action Council Vice President-Elect: Dianna He Murray
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, & Accessibility Vice President-Elect: Christa Totty
Finance Council Vice President-Elect: Meredith Steward
Fund Development Council Vice President-Elect: Kelly Wakeland
Marketing & Public Relations Council Vice President-Elect: Najwa Fox
Membership Vice President-Elect: Hannah Zimmerman
Operations Council Vice President-Elect: Erin Huffman
Training Council Vice President-Elect: Peggy McCartney
Committee Chair Slate 2026-2027
Community Action Council
Donations/Grants Chair: Megan Woelkers
Events Chair: Berkeley Barnett
Impact Chair: Taryn Gillison
Fund Development Council
Donor Appreciation Chair: Morgan Peterson
Micro-fundraiser Chair: Bridget Walton
Spring Signature Event Chair: McKenzie Peck
Winter Events Chair: Taylor Vangrin
Marketing and PR Council
External Marketing & PR Chair: Kristi Stoner
Internal Marketing Chair: Brandy Rosenquist
Marketing Liaison Chair: Jenna Welton
Membership Council
Membership Connections Chair: Alice Cash
Membership Recruitment Chair: Kelly Brown
New Member Training Co-Chair: Krista Meinke
New Member Training Co-Chair: Maura Siino (Southwell)
New Member Training Co-Chair-Elect: Cate Marshall
New Member Training Co-Chair-Elect: Paula Dixon
Sustainer & Transfer Engagement Chair: Alexis Lewis
Training Council
Training Chair: Elizabeth Gandee