Carolyn Warman
Executive Director
Carolyn has worked in various nonprofit organizations in York County since 1978. For fourteen years she taught parenting classes and worked to develop and grow various programs for new parents at Family-Child Resources. She oversaw child care resource and referral services at Child Care Consultants, Inc. before joining Leadership York in 2000.
Community Leadership: Carolyn has served on numerous committees and boards starting in her teen years. Her leadership roles have included The Junior League of York (Treasurer, various committee chairs & President), Focus On Our Future (Advisory Board & Committee Chair), St. John's Episcopal Church (vestry, Nominating Chair and Senior Warden), Child Abuse Council of York County (founding member & President), and the Rotary Club. She currently serves on the board of Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania and the York Federal Fellows Advisory Council. She also chairs the United Way Partner Agency Executive Directors meetings. Carolyn is the winner of the Community Leadership Association’s 2008 Preceptor Award. Preceptor Award winners are recognized for their outstanding communication skills, creativity, trusteeship, strong principles and dedication to the concept of strengthening and transforming communities.
Education: Carolyn holds a B. A. degree from Gettysburg College and graduated from the Leadership Training Program in 1985. She completed Board Source's consultant training on effective governance and Harvard Business School's Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management course.
Other Activities: In her free time, Carolyn enjoys bird-watching, singing, knitting, and babysitting her granddaughter, Lili.

Kristine Marino
FLY Program Coordinator
Kristine Marino became Leadership York's FLY Program Coordinator in June of 2007. She holds a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree from Loyola College. Kris was an 8th grade English teacher at York Suburban Middle School for several years and has facilitated student activities and programs such as the York Suburban PRIDE (anti-bullying) program. Kris is a 2007 graduate of the Leadership Training Program and volunteers with York Suburban Communities That Care, Junior Achievement, EYC Blackhawks Association, and Champions Training Center Parent Association.

Cindy Hoke
Administrative Coordinator
Cindy Hoke joined Leadership York in July of 2007. She has a BA degree from York College and Master of Education credits in Training and Development from Penn State University as well as a Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate. Cindy was a Training Specialist at Honeywell International for 15 years and brings facilitation and team building experience to the position. She is a founding member and trustee for Appalachian Air Canines, a local dog Frisbee club.

Bonnie Lepson
FLY Program Assistant
Bonnie Lepson became Leadership York's Future Leaders Program Assistant in 2007. Bonnie has a Masters of Science degree from West Virginia University and has been a substitute teacher for Red Lion Area and Central York School districts for many years. She also has been a YAIAA Field Hockey Official for 18 years and has served on the following boards: Dallastown Area School District, York County High School, and Dallastown Communities That Care. Other community activities include York County Junior Miss and Future Leaders of York mentorship program.

Colette Dixon
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Colette Dixon joined Leadership York as the Alumni Relations Coordinator in 2010. Colette has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Shippensburg University plus 10 years of sales and fundraising experience. She is a 2000 graduate of the Leadership Training Program; was a member of the Leadership York Board of Directors form 2002-2008; and served on the Marketing and Sustainability Committees. Her community service involvement includes the Family First Health Communications Committee, and the Heritage Valley Federal Credit Union Supervisory Committee. Colette also works as a volunteer for Junior Achievement and the Hayshire PTO. In the past, she served on the Shippensburg University Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Sharon Christ, Ed. D.
Program Coordinator, Leadership For Diverse Schools
Sharon joined the staff team at Leadership York in July, 2011. She has a Doctorate degree in Adult Education from Penn State York. She also holds the position of Director of Enrollment Management at Penn State University. Sharon has served in a variety of volunteer roles at Leadership York since her graduation from the Leadership Training Program in 1987. Roles have included chairing several committees including the Leadership for Diverse Schools committee and serving as Board of Directors President from 2010 to 2011.

Judy Swierzewski
Program Coordinator, Leadership Training Class
Judy joined the staff team at Leadership York in August, 2011. She has a Master’s degree in Teaching and Curriculum Design from Penn State University and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). She will continue her consulting practice, providing strategic planning, executive coaching, leadership development and other services to local organizations. Judy most recently was Territory Manager with the American Red Cross – South Central PA, and prior to that was a trainer and performance consultant for several pharmaceutical companies. Judy has served on Leadership York’s Board Development Committee for several years.