Thank you to all those who joined us for the 2025 Spark event that took place on Wednesday, June 4 at The Hangar.

Special thank you to our presenting sponsor, M&T Bank for making the event possible!

Congratulations to this year’s award winners:

Check out our slideshow for a look back at our Spark Events over the years—featuring award winners, our incredible staff, and amazing attendees!

Leadership York

Leadership York’s Mission is to train, connect, and inspire individuals to serve the York community in leadership positions.

Leadership York’s mission is to train, connect, and inspire individuals to serve the York community in leadership positions.

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Alumni News! 📚 We’re excited to celebrate Dominick Hezekiah (LDS 2025) on the recent publication of his book, The Dawg Within: Own Your Mind. Own Your Life. This powerful book of self-discovery encourages readers to dig deep, define their purpose, and tap into the determination it takes to achieve success. Whether you’re seeking clarity, motivation, or a mindset shift—this is a must-read! Congratulations, Dominick! 👏 Support a fellow alumni and grab your copy today on Amazon! https://a.co/d/4yW96pL

Happy Birthday, Kim! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating the incredible Kim — our Mentorship York Program Coordinator and FLY Assistant! Though technically retired, you’d never know it — she’s one of the busiest, most vibrant people we know! From morning bike rides to sweet treats and community meetups, Kim is always on the go and always making a difference. We’re so grateful for her unwavering dedication to Leadership York, where she helps guide future leaders and deepen connections for current ones. Her passion for people and the community shines through in everything she does. Wishing you a day full of sunshine, outdoor adventures, a delicious brunch, and maybe a cookie or two! 🍪☀️🚴‍♀️

Happy Eight, Angela! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating another year of the one and only Angela – our incredible Administrative Coordinator who keeps Leadership York running like a well-oiled (and very organized) machine. 💼🧾 From catching our typos and balancing the books, to making sure the supplies are stocked, and the office lights stay on, Angela does it all – and she somehow does it with a smile (and the occasional hallway jump scare 👻 – you never know where she’ll pop up next!). Her commitment to Leadership York, attention to detail, and steady presence behind the scenes are the heartbeat of our team. Quite simply: we couldn’t do what we do without her.

Congratulations, Wilda! 🎉 Today we celebrated our fearless leader as she was officially installed as President of the Rotary Club of York— Pennsylvania’s largest chapter and one of the largest in the world! 🌍👏 Her unwavering dedication to service and community leadership continues to inspire us every day. We are so proud of this incredible milestone and can’t wait to see the positive impact she’ll make in the year ahead!

Last Friday, regional leadership program executives got together over breakfast to share ideas, updates, and a little inspiration ☕️ Left to Right: ✨ Wilda Reahm-Alessi – Leadership York ✨ Jennifer Diaz – Leadership Lancaster ✨ Una Martone – Leadership Harrisburg Area ✨ Nicole Deary – Leadership Cumberland (President & CEO of the Carlisle Area Chamber and program director) Grateful for the collaboration and connection among this incredible group of women leading regional leadership development!

6 years of service, style, and serious impact 🙌 From the classroom to the community, Eric’s dedication runs deep. A devoted dad, awesome friend, fashion icon, and former educator, he now pours his passion into countless organizations that protect youth and push York forward. We’re so lucky to have his heart, humor, and leadership at Leadership York. Thank you, Eric, for all that you do! 💙

Last month, we celebrated the graduation of our Executive Connections and Leadership Training Program Classes of 2025 — an inspiring evening filled with reflection, connection, and hope for the future of York County. 🌟 We were honored to hear from several graduates who were nominated by their classmates to speak during the ceremony — a true testament to their leadership and impact throughout the program year: ✨ Sarah O’Brien (Executive Connections) shared a thoughtful overview of the EC experience. ✨ Teddy Fisher (Leadership Training Program) reflected on the growth and learning that defined this year’s LTP journey. ✨ Courtney Buechler gave insight into the incredible community projects led by LTP participants. ✨ Gina Spellman and Zachary Newby closed out the program with powerful words on the personal and professional impact of Leadership York. A heartfelt thank you to RKL, our Graduation Sponsor, for supporting this milestone moment. And to Heritage Hills, thank you for hosting us so graciously — it was a beautiful setting for such a meaningful occasion. We also want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible program coordinators, Kraig Hursh and Wilda Reahm-Alessi, for their tireless dedication to cultivating strong leaders. Your guidance, passion, and commitment to excellence are what make these programs so impactful year after year. 💙 To all our graduates — we are proud of you and excited to see how you’ll continue to lead and serve in our community. Congratulations! 🎓 📸 To see a full compilation of graduation photos, be sure to check out our Facebook page, where you can view the complete album from the evening!

🔍 “Be the one they can’t do without.” That was the parting wisdom from longtime community leader Joe Wagman during last month’s Mentorship York conversation on Career Planning. Joe reminded us that no job is ever a perfect fit—and that’s okay. What matters most is how we approach each opportunity: by leaning in, staying curious, and intentionally shaping our roles to support personal and professional growth. Joe’s insights—and honesty about his own career missteps—offered a powerful reminder: your value lies not just in what you do, but in how you do it. 💼 Thank you, Joe, for the encouragement to lead with intention, humility, and purpose!🌟

Quick Guide to Leadership York:

LTP—Leadership Training Program
EC—Executive Connections
MY—Mentorship York
FLY—Future Leaders of York
AOB—All on Board
NLA—Nonprofit Leadership Academy
CONNECT—Training Leaders for Youth Success

Leadership York, finding strength in differences, strives to increase diversity, inclusion, and equity
in community governance by developing leaders from all backgrounds and points of view.

Leadership York
238 North George Street, York, PA 17401
Phone: 717.846.5323 | Fax: 717.846.5353
info@leadershipyork.org

Spark 2025

Thank you to all those who joined us for the 2025 Spark event that took place on Wednesday, June 4 at The Hangar.

Leadership York

Quick Guide to Leadership York: