What Leadership Means to Us: An Introduction to Leadership Montgomery offers a dynamic overview of how Leadership Montgomery cultivates inclusive, impactful leadership across sectors in Montgomery County. This session introduces participants to the organization’s mission, values, and programming, with a special focus on the Emerging Leaders program—a transformative experience designed for early-career professionals seeking to expand their influence, build cross-sector relationships, and engage meaningfully with their community.
Central to all Leadership Montgomery initiatives is the Community Leadership Framework, a guiding model that emphasizes self-awareness, relationship-building, systems thinking, and collaborative action. This framework equips participants to lead with purpose, equity, and strategic insight—whether in the workplace, in civic life, or within local communities.
Founded in 1989, Leadership Montgomery has graduated thousands of leaders through its signature programs, including Core, Emerging Leaders, and Senior Leadership Montgomery. The organization also offers customized training, nonprofit board matching, and alumni engagement opportunities. Whether you’re new to leadership or looking to deepen your impact, this presentation will illuminate how Leadership Montgomery fosters a network of changemakers committed to strengthening Montgomery County through informed, connected, and compassionate leadership.
- Understand the Mission and Impact of Leadership Montgomery Participants will gain a foundational understanding of Leadership Montgomery’s history, purpose, and role in developing cross-sector leaders who strengthen Montgomery County.
- Explore the Community Leadership Framework Participants will examine the core components of the Community Leadership Framework and learn how it informs Leadership Montgomery’s approach to leadership development across all programs.
- Identify Key Features of the Emerging Leaders Program Participants will learn about the structure, goals, and benefits of the Emerging Leaders program, and how it supports early-career professionals in building leadership capacity and community engagement.
Presenter Bio: Mission-forward work has been a mainstay throughout Kaarmin’s career. In her role as senior director of communications and engagement for Leadership Montgomery, she works to create and execute the organization’s communications, branding, and outreach strategy. Prior to her role with LM, Kaarmin spent seven years with the Alzheimer’s Association, leading the outreach and development team. Outside the nonprofit world, Kaarmin has worked in media, banking, and state government. Kaarmin is on the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) board. She received her master’s degree in public communications from Morehead State University. A native West Virginian (Country Roads, anyone?), Kaarmin lives in the Washington, D.C. area and enjoys trivia, a good cup of tea, and all things America’s Test Kitchen.
That’s Amore Restaurant, 15201 Shady Grove Rd #1, Rockville, MD 20850 (Downstairs Banquet Entrance)
Speaker will be in-person at restaurant with simulcast video option available via Zoom
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Registration Check-In Opens at 5:30pm (Social Hour Begins)
Dinner Service starts NLT 6:45pm
Zoom Room Opens @ 7:15pm
Chapter Business Remarks No Earlier Than @ 7:30pm
Ms. Ford’s Presentation w/ Q&A to follow – NLT 7:50pm