Participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit director and what it takes to be an effective board member.

Participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit director and what it takes to be an effective board member.

Sarah Boyarko, VP of Economic Development at Lake to River Economic Development, and Jessica Foster, Senior Manager at Cohen & Co., add expertise and perspective.

Applications for the immersive nine-month program are due Wednesday, July 1.

Leadership Mahoning Valley introduces the Class of 2026 at the Kick-off Breakfast Sept. 25 in Warren. Meet 43 leaders beginning the 9-month program.

Leadership Mahoning Valley presents Generations in the Workplace Sept. 12 at Waypoint 4180. Lisa Russell of Kane Learning leads a lunch-and-learn on using generational strengths to enhance collaboration and innovation.

On Thursday, August 14 at The Grand Resort, a workshop will help current and aspiring nonprofit board members build governance skills with training and guidance from Beth Short, Director of Charitable Outreach for the Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Law Section.

Now operating as a standalone nonprofit, the long-running leadership program is expanding its impact with new offerings and applications open for the Class of 2026.

Leadership Mahoning Valley celebrated its 40th anniversary and the graduation of 41 professionals from the Class of 2025 at a June 4 ceremony at The Grand Resort in Warren.

Leadership Mahoning Valley will launch its Women’s Leadership Network with a luncheon and workshop at The Lake Club focused on achieving work-life balance.