ABOUT LEADERSHIP HOWARD COUNTY

Leadership Howard County is part of a national movement of community leadership programs. Howard County initiated its program in 1985 as a non-profit independent organization.
The program is supported by participant tuition and the contributions of our business community. Entrusted with those funds, Leadership Howard County strives to select individuals who

• possess leadership skills
• are willing to serve the community by sharing their talents, time and resources;
• represent the diversity of our community; and
• can effect change - thus ensuring Howard Countys values and quality of life.

Since 1985, over 700 participants have graduated from Leadership Howard County, thus providing the community with a cadre of leaders committed to meeting societys challenges. Graduates serve over 240 organizations in Howard County, addressing such diverse issues as education, aging, healthcare, the arts and recreation.

Leadership Howard County's 1st Graduating Class- 1986 [enlarge]