
2023 Leadership Development Program Registration is closed for 2023.
Program Dates are November 8, 9, 13, 15, 17 in-person at United Way (75 College Ave)
Classes run 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Application Deadline is May 31, 2023
Orientation is November 6 from 10-11:30 am via zoom
United Graduation Celebration December 6
United Way’s Emerging Leaders Development Program (ELDP) was established to identify, train, and promote local emerging leaders between the ages of 21 and 40 for placement on boards, committees, and community projects, and in policy-making positions, to ensure the region and its organizations are tapping the full potential of our resident young professionals.
The primary focus of ELDP is the development and application of effective leadership skills and competencies in one’s personal, professional, and public service pursuits. The connections, experience, and relationships built throughout ELDP are invaluable to individuals, organizations, and our entire community, as we work together to help local organizations thrive.

Emerging Leaders Development Program Class Lead Amanda Sanfilippo

PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Five-day training
- Program cost is $399
- Encourages community awareness, leadership, and networking
- Curriculum topics include Communication, Leadership, Decision-Making, Conflict Resolution, Self-Leadership, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging, and Board Membership Responsibilities
“We come from multiple sectors - from for-profit, not-for-profit, higher education - and after about 3 hours and an improv class later, we became a group of colleagues and friends.”
– 2019 ELDP Graduate, Margaret Whelehan

I want to help support United Ways Leadership Development Programs
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Dr. Sheila Strong at (585) 242-6554 or leadershipdevelopment@unitedwayrocflx.org
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
MANY THANKS TO THE VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP OF THE ELDP STEERING COMMITTEE
Melisza Campos
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Raquel Lowry
City of Rochester
Carla Quackenbush
Rochester Institute of Technology
Chris Phelps
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Andrew Powers
YMCA of Greater Rochester
Victor Sanchez
University of Rochester
Margaret Courtney
Monroe County Systems Integration Project
Celebrating Our Alumni
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Amanda E. Alonci 2019
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Leanne D. Andre 2021
Fred A. Applewhite 2018
Daniel J. Arena 2019
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Kerry Conner 2019
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Mary Leo 2018
Joseph Leone 2019
Margaret Liljedahl 2019
John C. Loury 2018
Haley J. Ludwig 2018
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Macie McGowan 2022
James C. Melia 2018
Rebekah Meyer 2019
Amy Mihalakas 2018
Valery Molongo 2019
Stephanie F. Montero 2021
Margaret J. Mooney 2019
Nolica T. Murray 2018
Jacqueline A. Mykins 2018
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Jordyn Rizzo 2022
Carrie Rodriguez 2021
Jacqueline C. Ryan 2019
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Amanda J. Sanfilippo 2022
Amanda Santacroce 2019
Joseph M. Sayre 2018
Devone Scala 2022
Cady E. Schneible 2021
Daniel C. Schneiderman 2019
Mona A. Seghatoleslami 2018
Joseph C. Seroski 2019
Kellie Shaw 2021
Ashlee Shoemaker 2019
Tracey L. Siebert-Konopko 2018
Emily Smith 2019
Stephanie C. Snow 2018
Megan Sokolow 2022
Hannah R Sonner 2021
Alanna Stage 2018
Jeremy J. Stein 2018
Amanda Stenson 2022
Shannon Swiatek 2019
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Eric D. Thomas 2022
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