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Leadership Orange Mission

To bring together diverse leaders to identify community needs, strengthen leadership skills, and empower them to make a difference in the community.

Leadership Orange, a non-profit organization located in Orange County, New York, is the county’s premier leadership training program. In 1992, local community and business leaders established Leadership Orange to identify and cultivate the next generation of leaders in Orange County.

Since then, this program grew significantly into a multi-dimensional training program for both adults and youths. There are now over a thousand alumni of both the Signature and Junior Leadership Orange Programs. Each year, students attend monthly in-depth, educational sessions taught by local business, community, and government leaders.  

Students are educated about various challenges and issues in the region and are challenged by putting their knowledge to work all  with the goal of improving the quality of life in Orange County.

About

Creating a safe, inclusive environment where individuals feel accepted, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves

Belonging

Reflects our commitment to continuous growth by embracing curiosity and diverse perspectives, driving transformative leadership and lifelong development. 

Learning

Emphasizes the importance of building meaningful relationships and collaborations through shared experiences and open dialogue, fostering a network of trust and support.

Connecting

Our dedication to making a positive impact by leading with empathy, equity, and purpose, uplifting others, and contributing to the common good.

Service

Core Values

Leadership Orange is guided by four core values that inspire belonging, connection, learning, and service.

Officers

Karolyn Thompson

Karolyn Thompson

Executive Director

Leadership Orange

Leo Soriano

Leo Soriano

President

Walden Savings Bank

Liam Joy

Liam Joy

Vice President

Joy Insurance Agency

Rose Little

Rose Little

Past President

Hometown Healthcare of Port Jervis

Kendra Addy

Kendra Addy

Secretary

Cornerstone Family Healthcare

Raelynn Bertholf

Raelynn Bertholf

Assistant Secretary

Middletown Recreation & Parks Department

Stephanie James

Stephanie James

Treasurer

ConnectOne Bank

Matt Dorcas

Matt Dorcas

Assistant Treasurer

Dorcas Strategies

Everett T. Collie Jr

Everett T. Collie Jr

Special Appointment I

EC Media Group, LLC

Jenna Comizio Guarino

Jenna Comizio Guarino

Special Appointment II

Mediacom Communications Corporation

The Leadership Orange Team

Board of Directors

Brandi McLendon

Brandi McLendon

Orange County NY Arts Council

Cassie Garcia

Cassie Garcia

Orange County Partnership

Dan Fitzpatrick

Dan Fitzpatrick

Orange and Rockland Utilities

Jeanne Reese

Jeanne Reese

DSL Financial Services

John Fetherston

John Fetherston

McKesson

John Olivero

John Olivero

The Olivero Team at Keller Williams

Katelyn Tymczyszyn

Katelyn Tymczyszyn

RBT CPA's LLP

Kathleen Contreras

Kathleen Contreras

ADAPT of the Hudson Valley

Kayla Lloyd

Kayla Lloyd

Walden Savings Bank

Ken Lawson

Ken Lawson

NBT Bank

Matthew Dorcas

Matthew Dorcas

Dorcas Strategies

Rachel J. Rosenwasser

Rachel J. Rosenwasser

J&G Law, LLP

Tiffany Niles

Tiffany Niles

Orange County Government

Travis Podolec

Travis Podolec

Rhinebeck Bank

Zachary Peterson

Zachary Peterson

Walden Savings Bank

Director Emeritus

Nancy Proyect Rider

Nancy Proyect Rider

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