Applications Open for Leadership Rockland Class of 2019

NEW CITY, NY — Thursday marks the third annual Leadership Rockland Day and the beginning of the application period for the Class of 2019. The program will run from September 2018 through June 2019.

The deadline for submitting applications is April 1, 2018.

The Class of 2019 will be the 29th in the program's history.

“The Leadership Rockland program is perfect for anyone who truly cares about Rockland County and wants to get a deeper understanding of how the various components within the county operate," said Dan Weisberg, Chair of Leadership Rockland, in an announcement about the application process. "No matter what your vocation may be or your knowledge of the many aspects of the county, there are undoubtedly areas where you may never have traveled or have had the opportunity to peek inside. We open the door for you to get that glimpse inside and to gain a higher level of understanding, which you can then utilize to make Rockland a better place to live and work for yourself, your family and your community.”

For the first time, there will be tuition discounts available to accepted class members. Prospective class members who complete their application package by March 1 will receive a tuition discount if accepted into the program.

To apply to the upcoming Leadership Rockland class, as well as learn more about the program and tuition discounts, click here.

Leadership Rockland started in 1990 and more than 600 participants have since graduated from the program. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds. For example, the Class of 2018 included:

• Evelyn Bautista-Miller – IEP Social Worker, Dept. Of Education of NYC
• Alex Cabraie – Owner, Planet Wings – Haverstraw, Orangeburg
• Patricia (Patty) Ciardullo – CPA/ Partner, PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP
• Nathaniel Demosthene – Teacher, East Ramapo Central School District
• Lisa Falone – Payroll Sales Consultant, PayServ Corporation
• Lori Gruebel – Confidential Assistant to the Commissioner of Personnel, County of Rockland
• Risa Hoag – President, GMG Public Relations, Inc.
• Michael Hoblin – Coordinator of Administrative Services, County of Rockland
• Simone HoSang – Chief Operating Officer, Caribbean Food Delights
• Ralph Kirschkel – Assistant Operator, Joint Regional Sewage Board
• Renae Leeming – Retired Assistant Special Education Director, Mukilteo School District, WA State
• Brooke Malloy – Executive Director, Rockland County PRIDE Center
• Carlos Martinez – Director of Operations, BRiDGES
• Tracie McLee – Director of Development, Center for Safety and Change
• Gail Nachimson – Program Director, Education Services, Jawonio, Inc.
• Christina (Chrissy) Place – Director of Marketing & Operations, Stone Street Advisor Group
• David Scharf – Owner, David L Scharf & Co., Inc
• Alejandra Silva-Exias – Legislative Counsel, Rockland County Legislature
• Lin Simeti – PTAC Program Director, Rockland Economic Development Corporation
• Morgan Strand – Youth Services Information Specialist, The Nyack Library
• Susan Trugman – NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty
• Yvette Vasquez-Blitzer – Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Dominican College
• Gary Windman – Department Manager, Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc.

PHOTO: Leadership Rockland Class of 2018/ Courtesy of Leadership Rockland

SEE: Leadership Rockland Announces Class of 2018