Community of Practice: Building Community Leadership
Following our Building Community Power event from September 2024, we're excited to host our next Community of Practice highlighting Community Leadership, a new HealthSpark Strategic Goal. Join us for an uplifting event designed to connect, learn, and discover the strength of community leadership. This gathering will highlight leaders, showcasing their experiences and the meaningful ways they are creating a positive impact. It’s a chance to reflect, exchange ideas, and enhance your understanding of how to empower community leadership.
Rundown of Events
Keynote Conversation
We are honored to welcome Leader Bradford to share his insights on leadership, advocacy, and the vital role of coalition-building in creating lasting impact. His perspectives will underscore the importance of strong coalitions for achieving shared goals and fostering sustainable progress. We’re thrilled to feature this topic and look forward to attendees diving in and exploring these ideas more deeply.
Afternoon Panel
After lunch, we're excited to feature a panel conversation on "Navigating Uncertainty with Courage and Hope." Tune into our speakers as they dive into personal stories, practical strategies, and insightful reflections on how to face challenges with resilience and optimism.
Explore Our Breakout Sessions
Leadership Strategies for Addressing Homelessness and Housing Affordability
Join us for an engaging session that dives into the bold leadership needed to tackle homelessness and housing in Montgomery County. We'll explore what leaders at every level can do right now to make an impact, and how we can come together to empower grassroots, established, and emerging leaders across all sectors and communities.
Building Leadership in Your Organization and Community
Nonprofit organizations are key to building strong communities through care, civic engagement, and partnerships. To drive lasting change, nonprofits need visionary leaders who can inspire collaboration and innovate solutions. In this session, explore how to enhance your own leadership skills and cultivate leadership within your organization and community, with practical strategies to strengthen connections and create meaningful impact.
Leading with Hope
In this session, we’ll explore the power of hope in leadership and its ability to inspire change. How do leaders find and share the belief that we can shape a better future through our actions and influence? We'll discuss ways to cultivate hope in others while balancing the pressing needs of our communities and organizations. Join us for a dynamic conversation on how leaders can ignite hope and drive meaningful transformation.