LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The 20 members of the Lewis County Leadership Academy Class of 2023 graduated from the program during a June 9 ceremony at Tug Hill Estate in Lowville. The group included professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, Naturally Lewis said in its announcement. In the 10-month program, the graduates learned the “core principles of […]
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The 20 members of the Lewis County Leadership Academy Class of 2023 graduated from the program during a June 9 ceremony at Tug Hill Estate in Lowville.
The group included professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, Naturally Lewis said in its announcement.
In the 10-month program, the graduates learned the “core principles of strong leadership” through classroom-based leadership discussions and a “panoramic exploration” of Lewis County. The graduates also conducted a SOAR analysis project, focusing on an existing asset in Lewis County and proposing recommendations for a “sustainable future,” Naturally Lewis said.
The organization is now accepting applications for the Lewis County Leadership Academy Class of 2024. Applications are available online at: naturallylewis.com/growing-opportunities/lcla.
Lewis County Leadership Class of 2023
The Lewis County Leadership Class of 2023 includes the following 20 individuals listed with the places where they work.
• Joseph Austin, Lewis County Public Health
• Kelsey Blackwell, Blackwell Bookkeeping LLC
• Samantha Brown, Lewis County Public Transportation
• Desiree Cowles, Arborcare Tree Service
• Robert Dening, Carthage Central School District
• Brittney Doyle, Next Generation Nails
• Herb Frost, Arborcare Tree Service
• Brian Hanno, Lewis County
• Meghann Hellinger, Drift Day Spa & The Bateman Draft House
• Andrew Krokowski, South Lewis Central School
• Heidi Lehmann, Grand Slam Safety
• Shellie Marks, Qubica AMF
• Amanda Nguy, Aries Chemical Inc.
• Kaylee Rhodes, Lewis County Office of the Aging
• Cassie Robbins-Forbus, Mountain View Prevention Services
• Lauryn Tabolt, Lewis County Planning and Community Development
• Kristin Thomas, Holtz Nelson Dairy Consultants
• Lucy Jo Tuttle, Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL)
• Melissa Watkins, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County
• Christian Zehr, Grand Slam Safety
