BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Education Outreach Program (GBEOP) has kicked things off with the 2024 class of the Broome Leadership Institute, a community leadership training and development program. GBEOP is the nonprofit affiliate of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. The goal of the program is to identify community leaders across a variety […]
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Education Outreach Program (GBEOP) has kicked things off with the 2024 class of the Broome Leadership Institute, a community leadership training and development program. GBEOP is the nonprofit affiliate of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce.
The goal of the program is to identify community leaders across a variety of industries interested in playing a key role in improving the quality of life in the region. Program participants meet key decision makers, gain a broader understanding of the issues affecting business and community development, learn new skills, and gain knowledge, experience, and contacts needed to help make a positive difference in the community.
“One of the strategic pillars of the Leadership Alliance is to promote opportunities for talent and leadership development,” Leadership Alliance CEO Stacey Duncan said in a release. “The chamber is proud that the Broome Leadership Institute (BLI) continues to serve as the area’s premier leadership-development program. We are excited to welcome this incredible group of area professionals who share the mission of BLI and are dedicated to improving our community.”
The class of 2024 is the 37th BLI class. “After graduation in May, they will become part of a network of over 600 alumni,” GBEOP Director Rose Olsen said. “I believe this group will continue the legacy of BLI alumni running community events, serving on boards, and in high-level leadership positions in our area.”
The class of 2024 includes the following 21 people:
• Amiera Afify, community engagement specialist, Care Compass Network
• Brooke Albanese, hardware verification engineer, IBM
• Tyler Beckley, senior case planner, The Children’s Home
• Wendi Bigelow, director of HR services, Mirabito Energy Products
• Jennifer Craig, instructional designer, Raymond Corporation
• Sarah Difabio, director, orthopedic service line, UHS
• Ashley Fox, branch manager, M&T Bank
• Clay Himmelberger, lead developer, Core America
• Mina Hoblitz, government affairs and public policy manager, Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
• Sean Kalsky, director of operations – New York, Tech MD
• Lindsey Johnson, attorney, LGT
• Zaire McCarroll, attorney, Coughlin & Gerhart
• Devin McMicken, communications manager, Visions FCU
• Richard Miller, attorney, HH&K
• Sean Reardon, sales manager, ECK Plastics
• Benjamin Robinson, director, orthopedic service line, Lourdes Hospital
• April Rowlands, community resource specialist, United Way of Broome County
• Jay Smith, VP, chief financial officer, UHS
• Lucy Spena, financial wellness officer, Visions FCU
• Rebecca Stone, district superintendent, Broome Tioga BOCES
• Matthew Winston, executive director of alumni