Leadership Dutchess is the signature program of The Chamber Foundation, Inc. and has been dedicated to educating and motivating citizens to serve in leadership roles within our community. This program was designed to foster the development of a group of professionals who grow and learn together over a nine-month period. Leadership Dutchess sessions and all course work contribute to the knowledge and understanding of leadership.
Each session is conducted by prominent individuals from the public and private sector, sharing their knowledge on real-world topics of leadership/ municipal concerns impacting the Hudson Valley Region
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Leadership Dutchess will kick off in October with graduation in June.
All programming will have the ability to go virtual if needed. Online platforms will be used to help continue learning in the case that in-person meetings are not possible.
Attendance policy: No more than 16 hours can be missed by each participant - late arrivals, early departures, and appointments during class also count toward missed hours.
Each applicant must have a recommendation submitted from their employer. Applicants will be reviewed by the committee; select applicants will be granted an interview and notified of acceptance. Class size is limited. For more information on the Leadership Dutchess program please contact the Foundation Office at 845.454.1700 ext. 1000 or by email at foundation@chamberfdn.org.
Tuition for the 2024-2025 Leadership Dutchess program is $1,595. This covers all costs including meals and all course materials. Tuition is non-refundable.
A limited amount of scholarships based on financial need are available, through the Charles S. North Leadership Advancement Scholarship. Please contact the Foundation office at 845.454.1700 ext. 1000 or email foundation@chamberfdn.org for any questions. Scholarship applicants are asked to email their essay to foundation@chamberfdn.org by August 1, 2024 - see scholarship essay directions below:
Charles S. North Leadership Advancement Scholarship
In recognition of the outstanding leadership of Dutchess County Regional Chamber Commerce Past President and CEO Charles S. North, a scholarship was established in 2014 upon his retirement.
Awarded to any individual living or working in Dutchess County, the Charles S. North Leadership Advancement Scholarship signifies Mr. North’s commitment to inspiring and mentoring leaders across the region.
To apply, fill out the Leadership Dutchess Application and check the box for “Charles S. North Leadership Advancement Scholarship”. To qualify you must meet the following criteria:
Full and/or partial scholarships will be awarded.
October 23: Business After Hours/Welcome Mixer for Leadership Dutchess at Curry Estate, Hopewell Junction
November 7-8: Overnight Retreat and VIP Dinner - starting at 9am each day*
December 5: 9 am – 5 pm
January 9: 9 am – 5 pm
February 6: 9 am – 5 pm
March 6: 9 am – 5 pm
April 3: 9 am – 5 pm
May 1: 9 am – 5 pm
May 22: 9 am – 1 pm
Class Fundraiser: Date TBD*
Class Community Service Project TBD*
June 5: Graduation 5:30 - 8:30 pm (Location TBA)*
*- denotes required attendance
Lauren Beale, Dutchess Tourism, Inc.
Tyreik Brown, TEG Federal Credit Union
Joan Carl, Alzheimer's Association, Hudson Valley Chapter
Bryan Cole, Peckham Industries
Dareshanie D'Arpino, Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh and Poughkeepsie
Amber Davies, Adams Fairacre Farms
David Dones, The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Brooke Doyne, Rondout Savings Bank
Alexander Ellick, Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Amy Elmanakhly, The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Jessica Erbacher, Hudson Valley Credit Union
Tanya Fearon-Collins, Westchester Medical Center
James Ferguson, Hudson Valley Credit Union
Diana Fredenberg, Nuvance Health
Kristie Hagen, United Way of Dutchess- Orange Region
Jennifer Guerrero, Hudson Valley Credit Union
Christian Jones, Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services
Allison Kari, Air National Guard 105th Logistics Readiness Squadron/City of Kingston Police Dept.
Cooper Leatherwood, Town of Fishkill
Christina Mazzarella, Mackey Butts & Whalen, LLP
John Pierre-Louis, Chamber Foundation
Benjamin Porter, RBT CPAs, LLP
Rashad Ricketts, Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Lauren Salatino, Tompkins Community Bank
Tabitha Sambells, MHVFCU
Rocky Santo, Lenscape Media
Rocio Sharrock
Allyson Smith, City of Poughkeepsie
Ashley Tanzillo, Healthcare Association of New York State
Paul Thompson, The Art Effect
James Tirella, Peckham Industries
Valerie Ubriaco, American Heart Association
Erika Voigt, Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
Jacob Vosper, CP Unlimited, Hudson Valley Division
Shelby Adrian, Kirchhoff Companies
Kerstin Anderson, Adams Fairacre Farms
Tania Arroyo, Adams Fairacre Farms
Tina Arroyo, iHeartMedia
Simone Bardowell, Self-United Real Estate
Carolyn Bell, RBT CPAs, LLP
Erica Bush, Hudson Valley Credit Union
Cynthia Cretara, Tompkins Community Bank
Anthony Crisafulli, Peckham Industries
Maribel Cruz, The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Colleen Dorney, Dutchess Tourism
Demaj Ffriend, Rhinebeck Bank
Caitlyn Germinaro, Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley
Lucy Herrera, Rhinebeck Bank
Jennifer Hess, Peckham Industries
Gail Marquez, Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Chelsea Moore, Meadows - Community at Brookmeade
Erin Yakush, Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Nikki Moravec, RBT CPAs, LLP
Cassandra Paupst, Rhinebeck Bank
Jose Peralta, Air National Guard
Heather Perry, Atlas Security Services
Samanta Riley, Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County
Monika Simpson, MHVFCU
Collen Spinner, Peckham Industries
Darcelle Taylor, Bread Alone Bakery
Jessica Terwilliger, Hudson Valley Credit Union
Nicholas Wermuth, Anderson Center for Autism
Stephanie Weskey, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Brian Zeidan, The Baptist Home at Brookmeade Community
Samantha Antonio, Ulster Savings Bank
Stacey Bottoms, City of Poughkeepsie
Daniel Bauer, Hudson Valley Credit Union
Daniel Bush, Hudson Valley Credit Union
Taylor Di'Ottaviano, Adams Fairacre Farms
Courtney Doyle, Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Andrew Fauci, Ulster Savings Bank
John Flister, GKontos Roofing Specialists
Zachary German, Stewart Air National Guard Base
Christopher Gilbert, Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Leigh Guynes, Rondout Savings Bank
Maria Hornbeck, Anderson Center for Autism
Iam Keir, PMG Worldwide
Brittany LaChausse, Greystone Programs, Inc.
Christian Lopez, Dutchess Community College
Carla McArtin, Adams Fairacre Farms
Arae Minnow, Northwestern Mutual
Akeva Morrison, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Allison Nicols, Rhinebeck Bank
Kimberly Pennington, Keybank
Danielle Place, Peak Construction
Kyle Quercia, Anderson Center for Autism
Sarah Reilly, TEG Federal Credit Union
William Rush, Vassar College
Faith Shultz, Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
Marlee Smith, Ulster Savings Bank
Erich Steffensen, Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
Christopher Trocino, Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Elissa Yeager, RBT CPAs, LLP
Rita Ansbro, Tompkins Mahopac Bank
Evan Baright, Foam & Wash
Karri Bible, Rondout Savings Bank
Joseph Bryant, City of Poughkeepsie
Katie DeLucca, Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Laura Doe, The Chamber Foundation
Jerilynne Galbreth, Hudson Valley Credit Union
Joshua Galow, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Gordon Garrand, Mizzentop Day School
Michelle Gluck, Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County
Zachary Herring, Wells Fargo Advisors
Sara Koval, Ulster Savings Bank
John Kruse, Hudson Valley Credit Union
Jennifer Longstreet, RBT CPAs, LLP
Shannon Macedonio, Ulster Savings
Alexandra Martinez, Rhinebeck Bank
Christine McShane, Adams Fairacre Farms
Glenn Noakes, RBT CPAs, LLP
Amanda Quintana, Mid-Hudson Region Problem Gambling Resource Center
Erica Riti, Rhinebeck Bank
Juan Santana, Key Bank
Ross Schaub, Hudson Valley Credit Union
Peter Sestito, Greystone Programs, Inc.
Jessica Tullo, Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Owen White, Air National Guard
Kristin Anchante, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Rosaura Andújar-McNeil, P.E., C.T. Male Associates
Jamie Bower, Marist College
Nicole Carino, KeyBank
Devan Cleary, Hodgkins Agency
Brian Finn, Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Stephanie Gartner, Townsquare Media
Nicole Gilmartin, RBT CPAs, LLP
Gary Grandstaff, Tompkins Mahopac Bank
Nancy Herrera, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Jessica Humes-Delgado, Ramapo for Children
Clifford Janicik, M&T Bank
Christopher Karas, Walden Savings Bank
Kadiyah Lodge, Dutchess One Stop Career Center
Rebecca Lull, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region
Aisha McClinton, The Palombo Group, Inc.
Angelica Mendoza, State University of New York at New Paltz
Andrew Rankel, PuroCLean Professional Restoration
Amanda Richline, Unshattered Inc.
Evan Rothfuss, Rondout Savings Bank
Sandy Sanchez, PathStone Corporation
Stephanie Sentinelli, Rhinebeck Bank
William Seymour, AtlasStar Ltd.
Mandi Sheraden, Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
Daniel Snyder, Adams Fairacre Farms
RaeAnn Tompkins, Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Ayshah Tual, 105th Stewart Air National Guard
Christina Tuttle, The Child Abuse Prevention Center
Sheila Bogan, Impact PR & Communications
Kevin C. Bruckner, IBM
Jasmin Nicole Davis, Pyramid Management Group (Poughkeepsie Galleria)
Kristin A. Delia, Impact PR & Communications
Jeffery Doane, Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Elizabeth Donohue, Marist College
Caroline Falk, Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Heather FItzsimmons, Mount Saint Mary College
Kelly M, Formoso, American Red Cross Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter
Brittany Hunt, M&T Bank
Kari Lahey, Mobile Life Support Services, Inc.
Matt LaSpada, Residential Home Funding
Anthony Lepkowski, Rhinebeck Bank
Ray Melendez, Ulster Savings Bank
James Morrow, Walden Savings Bank
Dylan Murphy, Rhinebeck Bank
Christina A. Myers, Rondout Savings Bank
Jeff Nelson, Gordon Fire Department
Michelle Paolicelli Cboubah, Brinckerhoff & Neuville
Malinda Ann Pollack, Rhinebeck Bank
Renee Richard, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Courtney Rovere, Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Austin Salcedo, Taconic Resources for Independence
Emily Sassano, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region
Chelsea Schwarze, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Tara Tornello, Adams Fairacre Farms
Ross Trapani, RBT, CPAs, LLP
Glenn Wu, Tompkins Mahopac Bank
Betzaida Aponte, IBM
Eric Barrett, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Jessican Beim, Finergy Inc.
Katherine "Katie" M. Briggs, New Horizons Resources, Inc.
Alexander Demidov, PixelSystem, LLC
Giuliano Dominijanni, Dutchess School of Driving, Inc.
Rania Fakhoury, Rondout Savings Bank
Paul Folster, Adams Fairacre Farms
Michael GIammarco, M&T Bank
Kacie Ging, Dutchess Tourism, Inc.
Jordan Hollar, Rose & Kiernan, Inc.
Whitney Humphrey, Family Services
Shailee Johnson, Marist College
Devon McArdle, 516 Haight Avenue
Jessica McMahon, RBT CPAs, LLP
Donald McNeal, Rhinebeck Bank
Don Minichino, Think Dutchess Alliance for Business
Merritt Minnemeyer, Arts Mid-Hudson, Inc.
Kristina Mukherjee, Abilities First
Corri Nicoletti, Marist College
Michele Rose (Hayward), Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Allison Sloto, Cuddy & Fedder, LLP
Kristin Westervelt, Tompkins Mahopac Bank
Kate Wrightington, Ramapo for Children