
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
Executive Director
Leadership Orange

Rose Little
President
Hometown Healthcare of Port Jervis

Leo Soriano
Vice President
Walden Savings Bank

Sharon Williams
Past President
Ulster County Government

Raelynn Bertholf
Secretary
Middletown Recreation & Parks Department

Kendra Addy
Assistant Secretary
Cornerstone Family Healthcare

Jeanne M. Reese
Treasurer
Serene Capital Management and Solutions

Travis Podolec
Assistant Treasurer
Orange Bank & Trust Company

Everett T. Collie Jr
Special Appointment I
EC Media Group, LLC

Kayla Lloyd
Special Appointment II
BBG&G Integrated Marketing
The Leadership Orange Team
Board of Directors

Brittany Johnson
SERVPRO of Orange, Sullivan & S. Ulster Counties

Damon Young
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

Dan Fitzpatrick
Orange and Rockland Utilities

Jenna Comizio Guarino
Mediacom Communications Corporation

Kaitlynn Lancellotti
Vision Hudson Valley

Katelyn Tymczyszyn
RBT CPA's LLP

Ken Lawson
NBT Bank

Liam Joy
Joy Insurance Agency

Matthew Dorcas
Capacity Marketing Inc.

Ryan Arciero
PKF O'Connor Davies

Tiffany Niles
Orange County Government

Todd Hulet
Orange County Arts Council

Zachary Peterson
Walden Savings Bank
Director Emeritus

