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Cristy Morrell Chosen for the Leadership Maryland Executive Program Class of 2025
Executive Director of Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers in Talbot County, MD one of 53 selected for statewide professional development program
Easton, MD (2/17/25) – Leadership Maryland announced today that Cristy Morrell, Executive Director of Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers, has been chosen to participate in the Executive Program as a member of the Class of 2025.
Morrell is one of 53 individuals chosen for the Leadership Maryland Executive Program’s 32nd class, who will complete the eight-month, hands-on learning program focused on the state’s most vital issues. The program will run from April to December, and include five, two-day sessions focused on Maryland’s five main geographic regions and the most vital issues impacting economic development, education, health and human services, criminal justice, the environment, and multi-culturalism/diversity across the state. More than 100 experts representing Maryland’s business, government, education, and non-profit communities will serve as panelists and guest speakers.
“We are excited to announce our next class and welcome these accomplished and motivated individuals to the Executive Program,” said David Fike ’16 (LM) president and CEO, Leadership Maryland. “After a careful review and interview process, I am confident that the 53 members of the Class of 2025 represent a powerful cross-section of leaders who have a strong desire to make a broader impact within our state. I look forward to watching them grow as they build their knowledge, experience, and connections through our premier leadership program.”
Leadership Maryland’s flagship Executive Program is open to senior-level executives with significant achievements in either their careers and/or their communities. Ideal Leadership Maryland members have a desire to learn more about Maryland’s most critical issues and a personal commitment to be a force for positive change in their organizations, their communities, and their state. For more information about Leadership Maryland, please visit leadershipmd.org, call 410-841-2101 or email info@leadershipmd.org.
About Leadership Maryland
Leadership Maryland is a statewide nonprofit offering professional development programs dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its business and community leaders. Established in 1992, Leadership Maryland’s Executive Program selects as many as 53 diverse and accomplished senior-level leaders from Maryland’s public and private sectors each year to come together as a class for an eight-month learning program focused on the state’s most vital social, economic and environmental issues. Introduced in 2024, Leadership Maryland’s Emerging Leader Program brings together a class of the state’s rising stars and gives them the skills and tools they need to advance in their careers. With an alumni network comprised of leaders from all industries and regions of the state, Leadership Maryland has established thousands of Marylanders on their career leadership path, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to influence positive change. To learn more, please visit leadershipmd.org.
About Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers
Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers provides high quality, accredited financially accessible childcare for children and their families in a nurturing, diverse, safe, and enriching environment. Founded in 1970, Critchlow Adkins has cared for and educated four generations of children in Talbot County and across the Mid-Shore. To learn more about Critchlow Adkins, make a donation or enroll your child, visit their website at: www.cacckids.org
