FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                           

 

February 11, 2008                                                                                                      

 

 

LEADERSHIP MARYLAND

SELECTS Dr. Kathleen O'Brien

FOR CLASS OF 2008

 

ANNAPOLIS, MD � Dr. Kathleen O'Brien, executive director of Walden/Sierra and a resident of Leonardtown, has been selected for the Leadership Maryland Class of 2008.  Leadership Maryland is an independent, educational, non-profit organization designed to inform top-level executives, from the public and private sectors, about the critical issues, challenges and opportunities facing the state of Maryland and its regions.  O'Brien is one of 52 accomplished and talented statewide leaders selected to participate in the eight-month program.

Following a two-day opening retreat in April, participants will attend five two-day, and one one-day intense sessions focusing on issues, such as, economic development, education, health and human services, criminal and juvenile justice, environment, and multi-culturalism/diversity.  More than 100 experts representing business, government, education, and the non-profit community will serve as panelists and guest speakers.

�The participants represent a broad spectrum of highly qualified executives from an extraordinary group of statewide applicants,� according to Nancy Minieri, president of Leadership Maryland.  �After participating in a comprehensive range of experiences over the next year, these leaders will serve as important participants in the unified effort to shape Maryland�s future.�  Leadership Maryland is one of 34 state leadership programs nationwide. 

For further information, contact Nancy Minieri at (410) 841-2101.

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