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Montana State University Park County Extension is proud to announce Year 13 participants of Leadership 49, a nine-month leadership program designed to develop empowered and engaged citizens that will strengthen and connect the communities of Park County. Entering its eleventh year, Leadership 49 has graduated over 195 community leaders.
Comprised of monthly, day-long sessions, community-based experiences, and a group project, participants develop leadership skills, increase their knowledge about challenges and opportunities, and network with community groups, leaders, businesses, elected officials, and others.
“Joining this group helped me understand Park County as it is now. To learn how diverse the county is, and the people are, is uplifting” shared Keva Ward, Park County Community Foundation Program Director and Year 10 Alumnus.
A total of 14 participants were selected from a geographic and experience cross-section of the county:
- Beth Hewey, Livingston, Farm To School of Park County
- Clarence Mascari, Livingston, JTech Communications
- Erin Steva, Livingston, Greater Yellowstone Coalition
- Hannah Wologo, Livingston, Livingston HealthCare
- James Casey, Emigrant, Printing For Less
- Joseph Weidner, Livingston, Semi-retired Contractor
- Kyle Turner, Livingston, Owner of Turn On Electric
- Mandy Johnstone, Wilsall, One Health- Early Childhood Coalition
- Maritza Reddington, County, Park County Human Resources
- Melanie Becnel, Livingston, American Bank
- Sadie Collins, Wilsall, Highland Harmony Farm
- Tara Fuller, Livingston, Saddle Mountain Home Care
- Tim Reid, Gardiner, Yellowstone National Park
- Tricia Erikson, Livingston, Park County Community Foundation
The program began with a retreat on September 19th in Paradise Valley. It also includes monthly sessions in Clyde Park, Cooke City, Gardiner, Livingston, Paradise Valley, and Wilsall.