Guiding Principles

• Building trust and networks with diverse leaders
• Motivating to take responsibility and make a difference
• Strengthening capacities for community change
• Exploring the interconnectedness of issues affecting Maryland
• Understanding and valuing diversity
• Exploring and enriching personal values
• Understanding and empowering self and others

Cindy Plavier-Truitt '03, David Phillips '03, and Monica Best James '03

"The "real" experience of Leadership Maryland does not begin until after graduation and you make a decision to get involved; i.e. volunteer for a committee, volunteer to serve on a small non-profit Board, attend Leadership Maryland's professional and social activities. When you are in a mode for giving and sharing, you'll be surprised how business opportunities and professional connections happen through acts of volunteerism."   -Kathyrn Singleton 'KT' Cane '96 President The Tonley Foundation LMD Board of Directors