Twenty-four women and men comprise the 2024 class of Leadership Northwest Missouri, an annual series of sessions that brings together existing and emerging leaders from a 19-county region. This program aims to enhance leadership skills, explore regional issues, and foster a network of contacts throughout Northwest Missouri.
The 2024 class commenced with a two-day retreat on January 24 and 25 at Conception Abbey. Participants will convene monthly for day-long sessions at various locations across the region. The series culminates with a graduation celebration on July 11 in Jamesport, Missouri.
The members of the 2024 class and the 12 counties they represent include:
- Jeff Agnew, Ethan Piveral, Atchison County
- Sarah Battreall, Isaura Garcia, Victoria Masucci, Carolynn Sollars, Amanda Zessi, Buchanan County
- Jordan Wright, Carroll County
- Cydney Andrews, David Woody, Clinton County
- Nicole Lynch, Daviess County
- Chris Martin, DeKalb County
- Valarie Shisler, Gentry County
- Olivia Burchett, Lauren Dannar, Nevada Fields, Tocarra Williams, Grundy County
- Rebecca TenHulzen, Harrison County
- Richard Switzer, Linn County
- Wes Rockwood, Vanessa Slemp, Ashley Turner, Shelby Wood, Nodaway County
- Rachel Brown, Worth County.