Leadership York

06/19/2026

Today we're celebrating 9 years of Angela at Leadership York! 🎉

For nearly a decade, she's been the one keeping LY running behind the scenes. Whether she's managing countless details, supporting our team, helping participants, or keeping us all organized, Angela's dedication and reliability make an impact every single day.

While much of her work happens quietly, we simply wouldn't be the same without her. Angela, thank you for nine years of hard work and support. We'd be a mess without you!💙 Please join us in congratulating Angela on 9 amazing years!

06/09/2026

Last week, Leadership York alumni, partners, sponsors, and friends came together at the Crispus Attucks York History & Culture Center for Spark 2026, our annual year-end celebration.

The evening brought together leaders from across York County to celebrate meaningful accomplishments and recognize those who continue to make a lasting impact in our community.

🏆 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year: Natalee Gunderson (LTP 15, MY 20, BF 26), York County Community Foundation
🏆 Alumni in Action: Laura O'Grady (LTP 12, MY 26), United Way of York County
🏆 Outstanding Partner of the Year: Shadowfax Corporation

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, M&T Bank; Splitshift, our Photo Booth Sponsor; Morgan Stanley, our Bar Sponsor; and CGA Law Firm, our Awards Sponsor for helping make Spark 2026 possible.

A special shoutout to alumni-owned businesses SnapShot Photobooth and Nasim & Co. for adding extra fun and sweetness to the evening.

As we close one fiscal year and prepare for another, we're reminded that our greatest strength is the network of leaders, volunteers, alumni, and community partners who continue to make York County a better place to live, work, and thrive✨

06/05/2026

This week, we're celebrating another special guy at LY🎉

Funny, witty, kind, and always ready to make us laugh, Eric brings so much joy to the Leadership York team. Whether he’s advocating for inclusivity, supporting and protecting our youth, or showing up in a perfectly coordinated outfit, Eric is unapologetically himself and we love him for it.

As one of our Leadership Development Coordinators, Eric helps create meaningful experiences for participants, serves as an incredible ambassador for LY in the community, and continually challenges others to grow as leaders. Thank you for being such a special part of Leadership York, Eric. We’re lucky to have you! 💙

06/03/2026

Join us in congratulating our 2026 Graduates of Executive Connections, Nonprofit Leadership Academy, and Leadership Training Program🎓

Graduation is always one of the most heartfelt nights of the year as we celebrate the growth, connections, and accomplishments of our participants. While it's never easy to see a class come to an end, we're excited to watch these leaders continue making an impact throughout York County.

A special thank you to RKL LLP, our Presenting Graduation Sponsor, and Wagaman, Inc., our Supporting Graduation Sponsor, for helping make this celebration possible.

Interested in joining the next ? Applications are now open for Leadership Training Program. Learn more at leadershipyork.org or contact [email protected] ✨

06/02/2026

Today we celebrate a decade of Kraig at Leadership York!🌟

Over the last 10 years, Kraig has impacted countless lives simply by being authentically himself. Known for his impeccable style, incredibly detailed emails, unmatched organization, unwavering commitment to community engagement, love of all things Taylor Swift, and yes... the tears he sheds at every graduation, Kraig has become an unforgettable part of the LTP experience.

Whether you’ve gone through a program, worked alongside him, or crossed paths with him in the community, chances are Kraig has encouraged you, supported you, or helped you discover your own potential as a leader.

Kraig, thank you for your dedication to Leadership York. We appreciate you! Please join us in congratulating Kraig on 10 amazing years! 💙

06/01/2026

A heartfelt ending to a wonderful year!

Last month, our LTP class came together one final time for Closing Retreat.

Classmates looked back on an incredible year together, presented overviews of their service projects, and of course wrapped things up with the always memorable LTP’s Got Talent (IYKYK 😉).

Stay tuned for one final post as we bid farewell to one of the . We’ll miss you, LTP 2026!💙

05/29/2026

Earlier this month, we celebrated our 2026 FLY kids🎓💙

FLY Graduation is always such a meaningful day as students reflect on their experiences, share what they’ve learned through presentations and impact statements, receive their certificates, and award grant funding to local nonprofits selected throughout the year.

A special thank you to the York County Community Foundation for partnering with Leadership York to make the FLY grant process possible, and congratulations to this year’s student selected grant recipients: United Way of York County’s Ride United initiative, Crispus Attucks York’s Career Focus Institute, and STRIVE Workforce Development through Strive PA.

✨ And thank you to PennAir for serving as this year’s Program Sponsor!

Support from local businesses and community partners helps Leadership York continue providing meaningful leadership development experiences for students throughout our community.

05/28/2026

We’re excited to officially launch CONNECT: Training Leaders for Youth Success📚 Applications are now open for the inaugural Fall 2026 cohort!

CONNECT is Leadership York’s newest leadership and professional development program designed for individuals who work with and for children throughout York County, including educators, counselors, administrators, nonprofit professionals, youth serving staff, and more.

Visit our website to explore the program, hear directly from Leadership York alumni through featured testimonials, and become part of CONNECT’s first class ever.

👉 Learn more and apply today: https://www.leadershipyork.org/programs/connect

Funding for materials was provided by the York County Community Foundation.

05/27/2026

Spark is officially just one week away ✨

There’s still time to register, and we hope you’ll join us as we celebrate another successful year at Leadership York and recognize several incredible leaders and partners making an impact throughout York County!

We’ll be honoring:

🏆 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year: Natalee Gunderson
🏆 Alumni in Action: Laura O’Grady
🏆 Partner of the Year: Shadowfax Corporation

Join us next Wednesday, June 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Crispus Attucks History & Culture Center for an evening of celebration, connection, and community.

Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Spark2026

Join us on Wednesday, June 3, at the Crispus Attucks York History & Culture Center for our signature end-of-year event and help us celebrate this year’s honorees ✨

Outstanding Alumnus of the Year: Natalee Gunderson, York County Community Foundation
Partner of the Year: Shadowfax Corporation
Alumni in Action: Laura O’Grady, United Way of York County

It’s going to be an evening full of connection, celebration, and a great way to wrap up an amazing year for Leadership York. We hope to see you there!

🎟️ Registration required: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Spark2026

05/23/2026

Last month, Mentorship York welcomed Bob Batory for an impactful cohort session on Building High Performance Teams 🌟

Participants explored the importance of shared vision, trust, accountability, and creating an “owner mindset” within organizations.

One of the biggest takeaways from the session? Strong teams don’t happen by accident. They're built intentionally through leadership, trust, and continuous growth.

Thank you, Bob, for an engaging and meaningful session with our cohort!

And a special thank you to WellSpan Health for sponsoring this year's MY program and their continued support of Leadership York.