Cohort 10 of the Emerging Leaders Program Underway

PMA is proud to support the launch of Cohort 10 of Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy (ELP). The program began on September 12th with its first session, bringing together 23 nonprofit professionals from across the region, facilitated by PMA's Patton McDowell, who serves as the Director of the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership.  

From the outset, this group leaned in - building their own leadership and fundraising skills for the philanthropic sector while also sharpening the case for support for the outstanding organizations they represent. This dual focus on personal growth and organizational impact is what makes the ELP experience unique and transformative.

Meet the Cohort

We are excited to introduce the participants of Cohort 10:

• Kiara Aranda – LatinxED

• Ryan Bost – RyzAb0ve Fitness

• Ted Bozarth – SetFire Foundation

• Hannah Broome – Varick CCD - A.M.E. Zion Church

• Kathleen Clark – NAMI Charlotte

• Kasey Eastland – Wingate University

• Boris Henderson – JCSU

• Qena Jennings
  

• Maggie Kane – A Place at the Table

• Ashton Lamb – Carolina Thread Trail

• Catherine Lane – Habitat Charlotte Region

• Carly McMahon – What’s Next

• Peytan Medlock – House of Mercy

• Cristin Montjoy

• Sara Munoz – NCSU

• Montrayl Riddick – NAMI Charlotte

• Laney Tipton – Mountain Strong

• Carol Tyner – Mountain Strong

• Cheryl Wade – Davidson Community Players

• Emily Weidman – A Place at the Table

• Natasha Witherspoon – Smithville Community Coalition

• Amaya Woodley – YWCA Central Carolinas

• Talia Wucherer – Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats

Looking Ahead

Over the next four months, participants will engage in monthly sessions led by experienced nonprofit executives and funders. Each session provides opportunities to explore core areas of leadership and fundraising, while also fostering a strong peer network that extends well beyond the program itself. We are proud of the momentum already created by this group and look forward to the impact they will make on their organizations and the broader nonprofit community.

Learn More!

Interested in joining a future cohort or investing in the growth of emerging nonprofit leaders? Visit the Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy program page to learn more.