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Colleen Kennedy-Mello appointed Executive Director
Colleen Kennedy-Mello, M.Ed. has been appointed Executive Director of Leadership SouthCoast Colleen brings deep regional roots, a strong commitment to equity, and a proven record of collaborative leadership. A South Coast resident, she is widely connected across the community and deeply invested in the people and places we serve. Most recently, Colleen served as Program…
Read MoreVon Marie Moniz
NOMINATED BY Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral – 13th Bristol BIOGRAPHY This year, I am proud to nominate Von Marie Moniz for the Latina Excellence Awards. Von Marie’s professional and personal endeavors illustrate her deep commitment to representing, empowering, and advancing the growing Hispanic population in the South Coast. Von Marie first became involved with E…
Read MoreClass of 2020 Project Team “Prevention Squad” Creates Southcoast Hug-A-Thon to Support Samaritans of FR/NB
In January, a team of 2020 class members decided to work with the Samaritans of FR/NB for their Community Action Project. Charged with developing a “signature event like no other on the SouthCoast,” the project would support the valuable work of the Samaritans by strengthening their fundraising capacity, building the organization’s brand across the region, and raising awareness…
Read MoreClass of 2020 “Team RE-Store Hope” Organizes Curbside Care Day to Benefit United Neighbor’s Home Project at Merrow Manufacturing
Since 2018, LSC has been working with United Neighbors of Fall River (UNFR) to develop and launch The Home Project, a free store of household items for families transitioning out of homelessness and into shelter, victims of natural disasters, and others in need. UNFR’s Executive Director, Wendy Garf-Lipp pitched her idea to the Class of 2018…
Read MoreStrengthening Resiliency through Adaptive Leadership
At Leadership SouthCoast, we are doing our best to see the opportunities that lie beneath the surface of this crisis we’re all experiencing. It’s times like these when our capacity for resilience (or lack thereof) makes itself abundantly clear. How do we persevere and lead our organizations and communities in the face of such hardship? Learn more in our latest blog post.
Read MoreNew Mentoring Initiative and Team Workshops Aim to Enhance Community Project Experience
We’re excited to announce two new additions to the annual program to support the team project experience: Team Project Workshops and the Alumni Mentorship Initiative. We’ve launched Team Project Workshops to give teams more support by developing a solid foundation for working together and to ensure a positive, productive team experience. During the workshop, teams meet with…
Read MoreLSC Alumni Select 2020 Dinner for 12 Topic
We continued to have great success with our Dinner for 12 series in 2019. LSC’s Dinner for 12 is a series of Jeffersonian-style dinners hosted throughout the year by LSC alumni for LSC alumni. At these special dinners, eight to 12 alumni gather in the comfort of the host’s home to break bread and engage in…
Read MoreJoin us in welcoming our Class of 2020!
Take a look at who’s part of the incoming cohort and join us in welcoming our new class members!
Read MoreSupport LSC on #GivingTuesday
An opportunity to create change happens when people come together through meaningful connections and learning. At Leadership SouthCoast, we create opportunities for our class members and alumni to connect across sectors and industries, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our community leadership program is a rich learning environment where diverse individuals gather, share their expertise and experiences, learn…
Read MoreLSC Frameworks Grounded in Positive Psychology
LSC integrated the Positive Leadership curriculum and Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment into the annual program in 2016. Our intention was to deepen the program’s focus on leadership development and enhance the overall program experience.
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