CLN Board and Officers
Interim President
Heather Greenfield
Vice President
Whitney Gleason
Treasurer
Heather Long
CLN Board Directors
Director, 2024 - 2026
Stephanie Williams
CLN Class of 2023.
Board of Directors
Amanda Degnan
Board of Directors
Deborah Maggio
Board of Directors
Kristy Blasdell
Board of Directors
Carri Raynor
Committees
While the Board of Directors make major decisions about the overall direction and function of the Chautauqua Leadership Network, it is at the committee level that the specific implementation of those decisions take place. The committees are comprised of members who have interest and experience in the subject of the committee they serve on. There is also at least one board director on each committee.
Program Development
Jacqueline Chiarot Phelps
Chair, class of 2017
Purpose:
Provide a world class community leadership development and asset discovery program.
Responsibilities:
• Develop the committee’s annual operational plan, that includes objectives and action steps with a budget for BOD approval.
• Establish leadership learning outcomes for the CLN training program.
• Design and implement the leadership training.
• Annually assess the leadership training against the leadership outcomes.
• Conduct a signature CLN event.
Branding and Marketing
Jason Toczydlowski
Chair, class of 2023
Purpose:
Promote and market a CLN brand that is recognizable throughout WNY.
Responsibilities:
• Develop the committee’s annual operational plan, that includes objectives and action steps with a budget for BOD approval.
• Build and sustain the CLN brand and communicate a consistent message through all channels and platforms
• Maintain the CLN website, social media presence, and marketing materials.
• Engage in outreach efforts to individuals, organizations, corporations, and communities.
• Update and execute the strategic marketing plan.
Financial Sustainability
Mindie McCarthy
Chair / Board of Directors, Community Member
Purpose:
Ensure the long-term financial stability and viability of CLN
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategies and practices that promote fiscal health and sustainability.
- Financial Planning
- Budgeting and Resource Allocation
- Revenue Diversification
- Risk Management
- Financial Performance Monitoring
- Governance and Compliance
- Collaboration and Communication