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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

Rose Little

Rose Little

President

Hometown Healthcare of Port Jervis

Leo Soriano

Leo Soriano

Vice President

Walden Savings Bank

Sharon Williams

Sharon Williams

Past President

Ulster County Government

Raelynn Bertholf

Raelynn Bertholf

Secretary

Middletown Recreation & Parks Department

Kendra Addy

Kendra Addy

Assistant Secretary

Cornerstone Family Healthcare

Jeanne M. Reese

Jeanne M. Reese

Treasurer

Serene Capital Management and Solutions

Travis Podolec

Travis Podolec

Assistant Treasurer

Orange Bank & Trust Company

Everett T. Collie Jr

Everett T. Collie Jr

Special Appointment I

EC Media Group, LLC

Kayla Lloyd

Kayla Lloyd

Special Appointment II

BBG&G Integrated Marketing

The Leadership Orange Team

Board of Directors

Brittany Johnson

Brittany Johnson

SERVPRO of Orange, Sullivan & S. Ulster Counties

Damon Young

Damon Young

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

Dan Fitzpatrick

Dan Fitzpatrick

Orange and Rockland Utilities

Jenna Comizio Guarino

Jenna Comizio Guarino

Mediacom Communications Corporation

Kaitlynn Lancellotti

Kaitlynn Lancellotti

Vision Hudson Valley

Katelyn Tymczyszyn

Katelyn Tymczyszyn

RBT CPA's LLP

Ken Lawson

Ken Lawson

NBT Bank

Liam Joy

Liam Joy

Joy Insurance Agency

Matthew Dorcas

Matthew Dorcas

Capacity Marketing Inc.

Ryan Arciero

Ryan Arciero

PKF O'Connor Davies

Tiffany Niles

Tiffany Niles

Orange County Government

Todd Hulet

Todd Hulet

Orange County Arts Council

Zachary Peterson

Zachary Peterson

Walden Savings Bank

Director Emeritus

Nancy Proyect Rider

Nancy Proyect Rider

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