FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 18, 2025

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Lisa Slappy, Chief Communications & Public Relations Officer 

Carroll Community College 

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Carroll Community College’s Vice President of Workforce, Business, and Community Education Chosen for the Leadership Maryland Executive Program Class of 2025

Dr. Kelly Koermer One of 53 Selected for Statewide Professional  Development Program

Leadership Maryland announced that Dr. Kelly Koermer, Vice President of Workforce, Business, and Community Education at Carroll Community College, has been chosen to participate in the Executive Program as a member of the Class of 2025. Koermer is one of 53 individuals chosen for the Leadership Maryland Executive Program’s 32nd class, who will complete the eight-month, hands-on learning program focused on the state’s most vital issues.

“Dr. Kelly Koermer has made a significant positive impact across the state of Maryland during her impressive career. She is a change agent who has greatly expanded the workforce, business, and community education programming at Carroll Community College. She has so much to share with her colleagues, and I know that what she learns from them and as a participant in this program will benefit the College,” said Dr. Rose Mince, president of the Carroll Community College.

The program will run from April to December, and include five, two-day sessions focused on Maryland’s five main geographic regions and the most vital issues impacting economic development, education, health and human services, criminal justice, the environment, and multi-culturalism/diversity across the state. More than 100 experts representing Maryland’s business, government, education, and non-profit communities will serve as panelists and guest speakers.

“We are excited to announce our next class and welcome these accomplished and motivated individuals to the Executive Program,” said David Fike ’16 (LM), president and CEO of Leadership Maryland. “After a careful review and interview process, I am confident that the 53 members of the Class of 2025 represent a powerful cross-section of leaders who have a strong desire to make a broader impact within our state. I look forward to watching them grow as they build their knowledge, experience, and connections through our premier leadership program.”

"I am honored to be selected for the Leadership Maryland Executive Program's Class of 2025. This opportunity to engage on Maryland's most critical issues with a diverse group of leaders is exciting. I look forward to expanding my knowledge, building valuable connections, and contributing to positive and transformative change within our state," said Koermer.

Leadership Maryland’s flagship Executive Program is open to senior-level executives with significant achievements in either their careers and/or their communities. Ideal Leadership Maryland members have a desire to learn more about Maryland’s most critical issues and a personal commitment to be a force for positive change in their organizations, their communities, and their state. 

For more information about Leadership Maryland, please visit leadershipmd.org call 410-841-2101 or email info@leadershipmd.org.

About Leadership Maryland

Leadership Maryland is a statewide nonprofit offering professional development programs dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its business and community leaders. Established in 1992, Leadership Maryland’s Executive Program selects as many as 53 diverse and accomplished senior-level leaders from Maryland’s public and private sectors each year to come together as a class for an eight-month learning program focused on the state’s most vital social, economic and environmental issues. 

Introduced in 2024, Leadership Maryland’s Emerging Leader Program brings together a class of the state’s rising stars and gives them the skills and tools they need to advance in their careers. With an alumni network comprised of leaders from all industries and regions of the state, Leadership Maryland has established thousands of Marylanders on their career leadership path, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to influence positive change. To learn more, please visit leadershipmd.org.

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 Dr. Kelly Koermer, Vice President of Workforce, Business, and Community Education at Carroll Community College.