Lead for Impact
Leadership Development Program
- Are you deeply committed to ending homelessness in Montgomery County?
- Do you see the challenges that are ahead of us and feel inspired to help develop innovative solutions to get more people housed?
- Are you ready to step more fully into your leadership? Do you want a more confident voice and greater influence on decisions made within your organization and our county?
- Do you dream of having dedicated time and space to strengthen your leadership? And, better yet, alongside a trusted council of peers?
If this sounds like you, then we invite you to apply for Lead for Impact (LFI) - an interactive peer leadership development program dedicated to growing and supporting more impactful, adaptable, connected, and collaborative leadership across the Montgomery County Continuum of Care.
Over the course of six months, you will engage deeply in your own leadership development. Through reflection, action, and interaction with others, you will gain valuable insights and immediately put them into action to expand your leadership effectiveness and shape change in the County. You will do this work in community with a group of peers who share your vision of ending homelessness and are committed to supporting and challenging one another to up-level their leadership.
What's Involved:
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In-Person Sessions
10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
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Virtual Meetings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, May 16 Thursday, July 18 Thursday, October 17 |
Thursday, June 20
Thursday, August 15
Thursday, September 19
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Three (3) one-on-one virtual coaching sessions (per-person) to offer personalized learning and application (1 hour each; to be scheduled). | ||
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Monthly small group meetings to receive the wisdom, support, and feedback of 2-3 peers (1 hour each, to be scheduled). | ||
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Monthly pre-work in the form of recorded video lessons and personal reflection and exercises, estimated 1 hours per month. |
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Completion of a 360 degree leadership profile to illuminate your skills and assets, as well as growth areas | ||
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Development and Advancement of a Leadership Project that will translate your vision for the County into action and stretch you to practice new leadership skills. | ||
We estimate the total time commitment for LFI is somewhere between 2 to 4 hours a week, including the time spent live (in our monthly group workshops, small group circles, and individual coaching sessions) and advancing your Leadership Project.
If we are going to end homelessness in Montgomery County by 2025, we need effective leadership throughout the Continuum of Care -- from our direct service providers to our executive officers, and across the private sector and County government. This program is for anyone who is hearing the call to leadership and is ready to do their part to create impactful and sustained change for our community.
If this sounds like you, please apply now! Your first step is to review these instructions on how to apply. Once you have prepared your application, submit it here .
Space is limited, and a selection process will be used to choose individuals who demonstrate a good fit for the program and will contribute to a generous and diverse program cohort. Applications must be received by Wednesday, April 3rd at 5 p.m. If you are selected to join the program, we will confirm your participation by Monday, April 22th.
In the meantime, please place a hold on your calendar for the session dates and times listed above. Having your full participation throughout the program is essential, and your ability to attend all of the sessions will be considered in your acceptance to the program.
If you have any questions, please email Program Coordinator Liz Rich at [email protected] .
Lead for Impact Facilitators
Jen Lachman (she/her)
As a seasoned leadership coach and facilitator, Jen has a gift for creating and holding spaces that nurture deep connections, spark powerful insights, and generate courageous action. Over the past 15 years, Jen has supported social sector leaders and groups who are
tackling some of the most important issues of our time, including ending homelessness, affordable housing, human rights, racial equity, and international peacebuilding. Jen helps leaders expand their awareness, mindset, and behaviors, so they can respond effectively to the challenge, complexity, and uncertainty that comes with leadership - without burning out in the process. Prior to launching Lachman Consulting, Jen was the Executive Director of MAG (Mines Advisory Group) America, where she attempted to dodge the landmines (literally and figuratively!) that come with nonprofit leadership. Jen is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and a graduate of Georgetown University’s Executive Certificate Program in Organizational Consulting and Change Leadership. Jen lives in Old Town Alexandria VA with her husband and two sons.
Maegan Scott (she/her)
Maegan Scott is an organizational change luminary who leads with a racial justice lens. She founded Wayfinding Partners to create an affirming space for people of color wishing to dismantle systems of oppression and make way for a reimagined, liberated society. Some of Maegan’s accomplishments include designing and launching Leadership Montgomery’s Racial Equity Action Leadership (REAL) Inclusion cohort-based program and supporting the reconstitution of A Way Home America’s board into one with a majority of youth with lived expertise of homelessness.
Maegan brings more than 15 years of experience in philanthropy and nonprofits to Wayfinding. Her approach to facilitating change is emergent, holistic, and healing-centered. She is a Reiki practitioner who cultivates spaces where individuals' energetic, emotional, and physical selves are seen, heard, and respected. Maegan has a bachelor’s degree from American University, an executive certificate in nonprofit management from Georgetown University, and a master’s in organization development from the Graziadio Business School at Pepperdine University. She resides in Kensington, Maryland with her husband and their entitled cat.
Lead for Impact Cohort Alumni
Lead for Impact Cohort Alumni
Kirk Baltmore | EveryMind
Corey Brandel | DHHS-Behavioral Health and Crisis Services
Lauren Carranza | Interfaith Works
Carmen Castro-Conroy | Housing Initiative Program
Harsimran Claire | Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
Connor Hegel | SMYL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders)
Priscilla Lissik | The Coordinating Center
Niambi Powell | City of Rockville
Jen Schiller | Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
Debra Wylie | Holy Cross Hospital
Endrias Afework | Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
Oscar Coripuna | Interfaith Works-Housing Initiative Program
Kathryn Guzzey | Interfaith Works
Holly Harris | Shepherd's Table
Rita Hundley Harris | Housing Opportunities Commission of MC
Justin Huvelle | Housing Opportunities Commission of MC
Penelope Kwarikunda | Shepherd's Table
Farah Nageer-Kanthor | Nonprofit Montgomery
Dawit Mekonnen | Catholic Charities
K. Patricia Prather | Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
Jerilin Mesa-Roberts | Sheppard Pratt
Olajumoke Rasak | Compass, Inc.
Kim Rowan | DHHS-BHCS Access to Behavioral Health
Sara Breidenstein | The Coordinating Center
Ana Chicas | DHHS Services to End and Prevent Homelessness
Patrick Costanzo | Pathways to Housing
Amanda (Mandy) Dalton | Society of St. Vincent of Paul
Jessica Diaz | Interfaith Works
Claudia Fofie | Stepping Stones Shelter
William Hegwood | CareerCatchers
Terence Hill | Interagency Commission on Homelessness
Sarah Lanzi | Cornerstones Montgomery
Katherine Meadows | EveryMind
Rebecca Pitney | DHHS Services to End and Prevent Homelessness
Raina Bates | DHHS SEPH
Ximena Boyes | DHHS Services to End and Prevent Homelessness (SEPH)
Kenneth Hall | The Coordinating Center
Ann Hamlin | Community Reach of Montgomery County
Charmayne Hawkes | Interfaith Works
Crystal Howard | DHHS SEPH Rapid Rehousing Program
Sheku Kef-Kamara | Pathways to Housing DC - Montgomery County
Paola Lopez | DHHS Children Youth and Family Services
Cecil Millen | Housing Initiative Partnership
Robyn Olivo | Community Member
James Slattery | EveryMind
Wendy Smith | Interfaith Works
- Sara Breidenstein
- Ana Chicas
- Patrick Costanzo
- Amanda (Mandy) Dalton
- Jessica Diaz
- Claudia Fofie
- Terence Hill
- William Hegwood
- Sarah Lanzi
- Katherine Meadows
- Rebecca Pitney
- Ann Hamlin
- Cecil Millen
- Charmayne Hawkes
- Crystal Howard
- James Slattery
- Kenneth Hall
- Paola Lopez
- Raina Bates
- Robyn Olivo
- Sheku Kef-Kamara
- Wendy Smith
- Ximena Boyles
Testimonials
What past participants are saying about Lead for Impact . . .
"This leadership training really helped me grow as a leader. It helped me communicate better and gave me confidence to sit up and articulate my ideas and thoughts clearly. It showed me my leadership style and helped me to work better with others. I learned a whole lot, and I am truly sad it's over."
"Lead for Impact has helped me see myself as a valuable member of a community of people working towards the same goal, rather than an individual fighting against a daunting system"
"I love everything about Lead for Impact. I gained a lot of self-awareness throught LFI, and made some life-long acquiantances I know I can count on to help me in this fight to end homelessness."
Jen Schiller (she/her)
Priscilla Lissik (she/her)