Leadership Athens County Graduation

Dani Esperanza • June 8, 2023

On Thursday, May 18, the 2022-23 Leadership Athens County cohort graduated. Twenty-one leaders learned, networked, and connected throughout the year. We are grateful for their commitment to leadership and service.

This year’s graduates are: Amy Sheridan, Chelsea Clark-Besic, Devon Morrow, Grant DeLancey, Hans Beutner, Jasmin Facun, Jennifer Parks, Jerry Swackhamer, Katherine Ann Jordan, Laura Stewart, Lydia Dippre, Matt Herink, Molly Jo Stanley, Nathaniel Berger, Paul Isherwood, Ricky Chilcott, Rob Russell, Ryan Collins, Sarah Jones, Sean King, and Valerie Keeney

Photography by Sue Ellen and Levi from Athens Photographic Project Co-op (link opens in new window)

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Map of the U.S. with blue dots representing 2025 Civic Hub Grantee locations, sponsored by the Trust for Civic Life.

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