Campus News
November 3rd, 2026
Leadership Garrett County accepting applications
Application deadline for 2027 is January 17th; cohort begins Feb. 3rd
Photo by John Rudd
Leadership Garrett County is accepting applications for its 2027 cohort. Members of the 2026 cohort pictured are, clockwise from bottom left, Kimberley Harless, David Middleton, Kaysi Todd, Chelsie Warnick, and Anca Johnson.
Garrett College is now accepting applications for the 2027 cohort of Leadership Garrett County, a community-focused professional development program designed to strengthen the region through informed, engaged leadership.
The application deadline is January 17th and the program begins February 3rd.
Leadership Garrett County, offered through Garrett College, provides participants with a broad understanding of regional issues, organizational structures, and diverse perspectives across industries. Through leadership curriculum, case studies, group and individual exercises, and networking opportunities, students gain the tools and confidence needed to effect positive change within their community.
Throughout the program, participants will hear from guest speakers, explore leadership best practices, and take part in on-site visits and tours of local businesses. The experience culminates with a solution-oriented capstone project in which the cohort presents recommendations to address a challenge or area for improvement within Garrett County.
Kaitlyn Glotfelty, director of community and professional education at Garrett College, said the program’s foundation is built on creating a lasting network of knowledgeable, inspired civic leaders.
“Leadership Garrett County is dedicated to building a strong community by empowering its future leaders,” said Glotfelty. “The more informed and involved our residents are, the more capable we are of driving meaningful, long-term progress.”
Individuals interested in applying, or receiving additional information, should contact Dr. Kimberly Govi (kimberly.govi@garrettcollege.edu or 301-387-3084).