Emerging Leaders Committee
The Emerging Leaders Committee is a strategic initiative my WCMA aimed at the development of future generations of professional local government managers. This effort is a multi-faceted approach to sustain the profession through the following initiatives:
- Collaborate with Women's Leadership and Membership Services Committee to establish coaching program for WCMA;
- Assist with the development of educational programs and conference sessions at both conferences;
- Assist Regional Coordinators with meeting educational needs of Emerging Leaders;
- Plan opportunities for Emerging Leaders to build relationships;
- Develop high quality professional development sessions;
- Partner with other public sector organizations if it is beneficial to both associations;
- Assist in recruitment and retention of new and existing Emerging Leaders; and
- Provide education, resources and/or volunteers to local schools and colleges and universities to promote professional local government management as a career option
Travis Coenen, Chair
Gabe Altenbernd, Vice-Chair
Committee Members:
Gabe Altenbernd, Emily Blakeslee, Tyler Burkart, Jesse Cuff, Lauren Freeman, Erin Hirn, Jennifer Keller, Brian Mooney, Melissa Pingel, and Benjamin Polony