Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2020 spring Leadership Discovery class
April 28, 2020
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, announced the spring class of 2020. The program is an innovative experience that allows members the opportunity to learn from experienced business leaders in the Charleston region. Participants in this program gain skills that will directly impact their current work and build valuable community connections. They also receive a personalized DiSC Leadership Profile Assessment from Jean Meeks-Koch, Ph.D., CEO and Founder of Positively People.
This year’s class will begin on May 12 with a virtual orientation and concludes on July 29 with a 3-course business etiquette dinner. In order to adapt to the current environment while still providing the highest quality program experience, the Chamber has added an additional session and will deliver sessions virtually via Zoom as necessary.
Spring 2020 Leadership Discovery Featured Mentors:
- LaVanda Brown, Executive Director, YWCA Greater Charleston
- Willis Cantey, President & CEO, Cantey Tech Consulting
- Kenya Dunn, Founder & CEO, The Power-Filled Woman
- Christie Rainwater, Mayor, City of Hanahan
- Bill Stanfield, Executive Director, Metanoia
- Dr. Mary Thornley, President, Trident Technical College
Leadership Discovery Spring Class of 2020
| Name | Company |
| Candy Acanfora | Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce |
| Lauren Anthony | Skyline Exhibits & Design Inc |
| Frances Black | Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP |
| Elliot Condon | Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA |
| Robert Doty | Trident United Way |
| Kimberly Ford | Charleston Southern University |
| Holland Hall | JE Dunn Construction |
| Techina Jacques | Novus Architects Inc. |
| Kelly Killeen-Haupt | Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce |
| Anna Kooper | Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce |
| Simone Liberty | Charleston Gaillard Center |
| Eyma Marrero-Alfonso | Ingevity |
| Michael Mathis | City of Charleston – Traffic and Transportation |
| Matt Pickard | Colliers International |
| Jake Shoecraft | Benefitfocus |
| Eva Singleton | Advanced Technology International (ATI) |
| Genni Swalley | Blackbaud |
| Nick Valponi | K&L Gates LLP |
| Matt Weatherford | Samet Corporation |
| Atiya Williams-Small | Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce |
| Jennifer Willis | Ingevity |
| LaQuinta Yates | Trident Technical College |
Visit the website for additional information on Leadership Discovery
About the Charleston Metro Chamber
With approximately 1,700 member organizations representing 160,000 professionals, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce serves as the collective voice of the business community, and a catalyst for regional economic advancement and member success through Talent, Advocacy, Leadership and Business Development. Visit charlestonchamber.org
