Signature Program

Jennifer Oberg I grew up in Middleburg Hts. receiving my undergraduate degree from Baldwin Wallace College in 1992 with a dual major in Sociology and Communications. In 1990 I was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa which is a national leadership honor society in the United States. After college I fell into a career in the…

In a Jain parable, six blind men were asked to determine what an elephant looked like by feeling different parts of the elephant’s body. The blind man who feels a leg says the elephant is like a pillar; the one who feels the tail says the elephant is like a rope; the one who feels…

What happened today that struck you? The level of thoughtful programing we have in the JDC and jail to help people get their lives on track. Cheryl Parzych While incarceration is not meant to be a walk in the park I was truly impressed with the cleanliness layout and opportunities that people have while being…

By Carrie Park ’16 It’s hard to believe that Leadership Class of 2017 just ended its kickoff retreat. Participants discovered their strengths through Strengthsfinder and found out if they were a fox, a beaver, an owl, or a dolphin. “They are a den of foxes,” admitted Executive Director, Colleen Rice. Look out. The group also…

Executive Director Colleen Rice ’08 When was the last time you took time for yourself? At the Opening Retreat, the Class of 2017, took two days to invest in themselves and delve into learning about others. Everyone put away the cell phone and concentrated on listening, being present, and learning. The truth is, those who…

By Colleen Rice, Class of 2008, Executive Director At 1600 hours (4pm) on July 13, Leadership Medina County visited the Western Reserve National Cemetery. Our MISSION OBJECTIVE was to learn all we could about the 273 acres set aside for a veteran’s cemetery in Medina County. Up to 24 times a day rifle volleys and…

By Carrie Park, Class of 2016 The Susan B. Anthony dollar. Annoying, right? If I owed you four dollars and I gave it back to you in Susan B’s, you would probably vow to never lend me money again. Just like a Canadian quarter, you’d roll your eyes and think, “How am I going to…

On behalf of the Leadership Medina County Board of Trustees, we are pleased to announce the Leadership Medina County Class of 2017. Share your congratulations now on social media using #lmc17 or comment below. Suzy Addleman, The Ruhlin Company, Marketing Manager Dave Afanador, Hyload/Martin Rubber, Business Development Manager Amy Annico, Ohio Music Education Association, Director…

By Carrie Park ’16 No, I lied. But if I titled this piece, “Reflections on a Year in Leadership”, would you have been as excited to read it? Admit it, you wouldn’t have. But now that I have your attention, give me a minute. As a non-native Ohioan, a friend suggested that I join LMC…

By Angela Huston The Weymouth Country Club Grand Ballroom was the setting May 18 for the celebration of the 2016 Leadership Medina County graduation of the Silver Jubilee Class, also marking the 25th anniversary of LMC in Medina County. The large group of guests gathered for a social hour and dinner; the invocation was delivered…