WILMINGTON — Leadership Delaware, Inc. (LDI) announces the selection of its Class of 2025, the 17th cohort of Fellows in the organization’s prestigious program.
Each year, LDI selects Delaware’s most promising leaders to participate in a transformative, year-long leadership development experience. Throughout the program, Fellows interact with 150 of Delaware’s most accomplished leaders from diverse sectors such as government, healthcare, education, finance, banking, life sciences, corporate governance, agriculture, energy, and more. These experts lead discussions on important topics, helping participants broaden their influence in our state.
After a rigorous and highly competitive application process, 21 exceptional candidates have been selected to join the program. Mike Eppehimer, incoming CEO of Leadership Delaware, said, “We are thrilled to welcome the Class of 2025 Fellows. These 21 individuals represent the best and brightest in Delaware, and we look forward to supporting them on their journey to expand their influence and deepen their knowledge of all things Delaware.”
The Fellows of the Class of 2025 are a dynamic and diverse group, with varied backgrounds and experiences that will enrich the program’s discussions and activities. The new Fellows will be publicly welcomed on Wednesday, December 11th, during the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2024.
LDI Class of 2025 Fellows:
- Caitlin Aunet, CSC
- Haley Belcher-Patton, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware
- Andrea DeSimone, Bayhealth Medical Center
- Courtney B. DeVane, Delaware Transit Corporation
- LaVante’ N. Dorsey, LaVante’ N. Dorsey & Associates LLC
- Carrie Hart, Bayhealth
- Marshall L. Hawkins, ChristianaCare
- DJ Herr, Wohlsen Construction
- George “Bernie” Kale II, Delaware National Guard
- David Karas, Wilmington Police Department
- David J. Lorditch, WSFS (Bryn Mawr Trust Wealth Management)
- Emily S. Navarrete, Strive: How You Lead Matters
- Linda Schirmeister-Gess, Social Contract
- Kristen Scott, Project Solved
- Sakinah A. Slayton, New Castle County Police
- Pia Z. Stokes, Delaware State University
- Wenona Sutton, REACH Riverside
- Cimone S. Sylver, Ph.D., ChristianaCare
- Kylie Taylor-Roberts, State of Delaware, Office of Management and Budget
- Yachira M. Torres, Salesianum School
- Brittany A. T. Williams, UpstreamUSA and The Black Girl Health Collective (BGHC)
