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ALP Celebrates New Cohort of CCLP CORE Training Participants

The Association of Leadership Programs (ALP) is proud to announce a new cohort of leadership professionals who have begun the CCLP CORE Training, the first step toward earning the Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation.

These dedicated leaders represent communities across the United States and are committed to advancing the field of community leadership development through professional growth, best practices, and continued learning. Participation in CORE Training marks an important milestone in their CCLP journey, demonstrating their commitment to excellence in leadership programming and community impact.

The following individuals have begun CCLP CORE Training:

  • Myyonna Allen, CEO, Minyons Designs (Gresham, OR)

  • Taisha Edwins-Williams, Senior Director of Leadership Programs, Tampa Bay Chamber (Tampa, FL)

  • Bridget Greer, Marketing Specialist, Leadership Knoxville (Knoxville, TN)

  • Phyllicia Hatton, Marketing and Business Development Specialist, Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce Leadership Foundation, Inc. (Washington, DC)

  • Liz Josey, Director of Operations, Leadership Nashville (Nashville, TN)

  • Jamie Karns, Executive Director, Leadership Development Academy of Rock County (Beloit, WI)

  • Su Marcy, Executive Director, Ulster Chamber Foundation (Kingston, NY)

  • Samantha Moss, Program Coordinator, Hall County Leadership Unlimited, Inc. (Grand Island, NE)

  • Shana Overdorf, Vice President, Leadership Development, Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce (Raleigh, NC)

  • Lyanh Ramirez, Leadership Development Manager, Leadership Rhode Island (Providence, RI)

  • Sue Ring, Director, Leadership Osceola County (Kissimmee, FL)

  • Ana Saavedra, Program Manager, Leadership Polk (Winter Haven, FL)

  • Lauren Saliba, Vice President of Education and Leadership Development, Leadership Jackson (Jackson, TN)

  • Julie Steiner, Program Director, Leadership Lenexa – Lenexa Chamber of Commerce (Lenexa, KS)

The CCLP designation is the only credential specifically designed for professionals who lead and manage community leadership development programs. Through CORE Training and subsequent certification steps, participants deepen their expertise in program design, operations, community engagement, evaluation, and sustainability.

“We’re excited to welcome this talented group into the CCLP pipeline,” said Jessie Baginski, Ph.D., CCLP. “Their commitment to professional development strengthens not only their organizations, but also the communities they serve.”

ALP congratulates this cohort and looks forward to supporting them throughout their CCLP journey.

For more information, contact Jessie Baginski, Ph.D., CCLP, Director of Programs at programs@alpleaders.org.