LEAD Maryland Foundation

Filing Deadline: 2/24/2025; Salary $84,229 - $136,003/year; Full-Time

Thank you, Jennie Schmidt, MS, RD (LEAD Class VI): "The USGC winter meeting kicked off featuring a panel of women farmers in preparation for the United Nation's International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026. This panel featured, from left to right, Ellen Zimmerman, USGC director of industry relations; Verity Ulibarri, USGC chairwoman; Jennie Schmidt, USGC at-large director; and Wendy Osborn, Ohio Corn and Wheat director of market development." #leaderswhogoplaces

Make your voice heard in Annapolis! Maryland’s forests are crucial in sustaining our environment and supporting our economy. They clean our air and water, provide habitat for wildlife, and serve as a renewable resource that supports over 12,000 jobs statewide and contributes $3.3 billion annually to the economy. Yet, the decisions that shape the future of our forests, your land, and your businesses are made in Annapolis. That’s why your presence is essential at the Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, March 12th, at the Governor Calvert House in Annapolis. This event, co-hosted by the Maryland Forests Association and the MD/DE Society of American Foresters, is a unique opportunity for forestry professionals, landowners, and advocates to connect directly with new and returning legislators. It’s your chance to share your perspective, exchange ideas, and ensure the voices of Maryland’s forestry community are heard where it matters most. The event is free, but registration is required. The full agenda can be viewed in the registration link below: https://lnkd.in/e3nTV73n #marylandforests #forestsforever

LEAD Alumni Fellows gathered for an impromptu photo at the close of the Taste of Maryland Agriculture event tonight. Love this group of leaders so much! Class XIII was catching their bus so are not in the photo, but they will be there this time next year! #leaderswhogoplaces

We were honored to have two more LEAD Alumni meet with the Fellows Wednesday to lead a tour of the State government complex-- State House and nearby government buildings. Thank you to Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio (Class V) and Ryan Snow (Class XI)! Additional Alumni Fellows joined our class to live-view the State of the State Address. The connections are invaluable!

Consider signing up today to share your career with UMD students! What is Intern for a Day? The University Career Center's popular Intern for a Day program connects undergraduate UMD students with professionals, which includes alumni, terp families, and off-campus partners for in-person job shadowing or virtual informational interviews to explore various career fields. Who Can Participate as a Host? Open to anyone interested in providing college students with exposure to their work, organization, industry, or career path. The program serves all UMD undergraduate students, so all industries are welcomed! For more information, please visit the UCC website at https://lnkd.in/eR34Q_M3 Interested in hosting for the first time? Register & complete the form below by Thursday, January 30, 2025, to become an IFAD host: https://lnkd.in/evr8k4T9 Returning IFAD Host? If you have participated in the IFAD program previously, you should have received a UNIQUE link that is just for YOU. Please fill out the link sent to you via Qualtrics to re-register for SPRING 2025 by Thursday, January 30, 2025! Questions? Email ifad@umd.edu.

Make your voice heard in Annapolis! Maryland’s forests are crucial in sustaining our environment and supporting our economy. They clean our air and water, provide habitat for wildlife, and serve as a renewable resource that supports over 12,000 jobs statewide and contributes $3.3 billion annually to the economy. Yet, the decisions that shape the future of our forests, your land, and your businesses are made in Annapolis. That’s why your presence is essential at the Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, March 12th, at the Governor Calvert House in Annapolis. This event, co-hosted by the Maryland Forests Association and the MD/DE Society of American Foresters, is a unique opportunity for forestry professionals, landowners, and advocates to connect directly with new and returning legislators. It’s your chance to share your perspective, exchange ideas, and ensure the voices of Maryland’s forestry community are heard where it matters most. The event is free, but registration is required. The full agenda can be viewed in the registration link below: https://lnkd.in/e3nTV73n #marylandforests #forestsforever

"We love agriculture and we love rural communities." This snapshot doesn't do justice to the insightful messages Class XIII heard today from Zach Evans, MBA and Matthew Teffeau (both Cass IX). They taught us about, "Navigating the Policy Maze, Insights into the Legislative Process." Thank you, Matt and Zach. We love to have program alumni work with current Fellows! #leaderswhogoplaces

We thank Tom Reynolds, MD Municipal League (MML), and Michael Sanderson, MD Association of Counties (MACo) for starting our instruction and discussions in Annapolis this week with Class XIII. (And it didn't take long for the discussion to go to energy policy topics.).

Congratulations, Martin Proulx (LEAD Class XI)! #leaderswhogoplaces