For immediate release
September 22, 2025
Contact: Kate Brock
Email: kate@communityedcenter.com
Phone: 814-781-3437
Leadership Elk Cameron Program Kicks Off the 2025/2026 year with 17 Participants
The Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron Counties officially kicked off its community leadership program with a class of 17 local participants. The inaugural session was hosted at The Rustic Wilderness Lodge on September 9th & 10th. At Tuesday’s evening mixer, the participants were able to bring their sponsor and their spouse/friend to learn about the program and understand what to expect in the upcoming 10 months. Wednesday’s session set the stage for an intensive, hands-on leadership development experience designed to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to foster community growth and collaboration. Participants explored their own personal leadership styles, and those of others. This activity set the foundation for discussions on collaborative leadership and relationship-building. Laura Dimino and Kaitlyn Goode, from The Center for Rural PA, delivered a detailed presentation on the demographic and socioeconomic trends shaping the region. The session provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing local communities, arming participants with data to inform their leadership projects. Lunch was generously sponsored by Creative Concrete and provided by Wildwoods. Afternoon activities included teambuilding and a presentation by the Stackpole-Hall Foundation on their recent long-range planning report.
This year’s participant sponsors include: The Adamson Group, Meyer Wagner Brown & Kraus, P.C., City Building Engineer Services (CBES-US), Straub Insurance Agency, Johnsonburg Borough, Dickinson Center Inc, St Marys Area School District, Community Education Center, CNB Bank, County of Cameron, Advantage Metal Powders, Workforce Solutions for North Central PA, Northwest Bank, Northern PA Regional College, Straub Visitor Center & Tap Room.
For more information or to get involved in future Leadership Elk and Cameron sessions, please contact the CEC (814) 781-3437.
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Photo attached:
Front Row, L to R: Rachel Tressler, Emily Costanzo, Tracy Crowe, Nate Steis, Jennifer Ingram, Shannon Neureiter, Frankie Schatz, Chelsea Nero, Sierra Himes, Patty Becquet.
Back Row: L to R: Dylan Mancuso, Chris Adamson, Paula Meyer, Greg Macer, Fred Redden, Jared Brackbill, Dannielle Mason