Planning is underway for the 2019 Institute for Leadership & Advocacy program. Next year will be our 18th year preparing emerging leaders to effectively serve their communities. While some details are still being confirmed, we are pleased to share a sneak preview of the 2019 schedule and topics for the 10-week session period:
Session 1: Introduction to Public Service & Conducting Meetings – January 14
Joseph Lucente, Associate Professor, Community Development, Ohio State University Extension/Sea Grant College Program
Session 2: Public Sector Boards & Commissions - January 21
Sheri Bokros, Vice President, Wood County Economic Development Commission
Joseph Luzar, Chairman, Lucas County Workforce Development Board
Kevin Smith, Vice Chairman, Lucas County Plan Commission
Session 3: Local Elected Office – January 28
Robert Mack, Trustee, Perrysburg Township Board of Trustees
Sandy Spang, At-Large Council Member, Toledo City Council
Bob Vasquez, Board Member, Toledo Public Schools Board of Education
Session 4: Leadership Styles & Skills – February 4
Speaker to be determined
Session 5: Media Relations – February 11
Susan Ross Wells, Marketing Manager, Gilmore Jasion Mahler, LTD
Kurt Franck, President/General Manager & Executive Editor, The Blade
Brian Trauring, Vice President of News, Marketing, and Content Development, Lilly Broadcasting
Session 6: Economic Development – February 18
Megan Vahey-Casiere, County Administrator, Lucas County
Dean Monske, President & CEO, Regional Growth Partnership
Paul Toth, President & CEO, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority
Session 7: Government Finance – February 25
Betsy Bashore, Value Management Office Chief, Ohio Office of Management & Budget
Session 8: Smart Cities & Planning Sustainable Communities – March 4
Speakers to be determined
Session 9: Public-Private & Public-Public Partnerships – March 11
Tim Brown, President, Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG)
Other speakers to be determined
Session 10: Ethics in Public Service – March 18
Mark Wagoner, Partner, Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick
The Institute also includes year-long engagement in activities and events. It is made possible by the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber’s Leadership Fund PAC, the Ohio State University Extension, and the Ohio Sea Grant College Program. Those interested in registering for the program can do so via the Institute webpage when registration opens in October.
Joseph Lucente, Associate Professor, Community Development, Ohio State University Extension/Sea Grant College Program
Session 2: Public Sector Boards & Commissions - January 21
Sheri Bokros, Vice President, Wood County Economic Development Commission
Joseph Luzar, Chairman, Lucas County Workforce Development Board
Kevin Smith, Vice Chairman, Lucas County Plan Commission
Session 3: Local Elected Office – January 28
Robert Mack, Trustee, Perrysburg Township Board of Trustees
Sandy Spang, At-Large Council Member, Toledo City Council
Bob Vasquez, Board Member, Toledo Public Schools Board of Education
Session 4: Leadership Styles & Skills – February 4
Speaker to be determined
Session 5: Media Relations – February 11
Susan Ross Wells, Marketing Manager, Gilmore Jasion Mahler, LTD
Kurt Franck, President/General Manager & Executive Editor, The Blade
Brian Trauring, Vice President of News, Marketing, and Content Development, Lilly Broadcasting
Session 6: Economic Development – February 18
Megan Vahey-Casiere, County Administrator, Lucas County
Dean Monske, President & CEO, Regional Growth Partnership
Paul Toth, President & CEO, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority
Session 7: Government Finance – February 25
Betsy Bashore, Value Management Office Chief, Ohio Office of Management & Budget
Session 8: Smart Cities & Planning Sustainable Communities – March 4
Speakers to be determined
Session 9: Public-Private & Public-Public Partnerships – March 11
Tim Brown, President, Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG)
Other speakers to be determined
Session 10: Ethics in Public Service – March 18
Mark Wagoner, Partner, Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick
The Institute also includes year-long engagement in activities and events. It is made possible by the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber’s Leadership Fund PAC, the Ohio State University Extension, and the Ohio Sea Grant College Program. Those interested in registering for the program can do so via the Institute webpage when registration opens in October.
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