Past Events

As we enter the season of giving, we look forward to hearing from Franklyn Baker, CEO, of the United Way of Central Maryland, to hear more about philanthropy in our community. We also encourage our attendees to help support a donation drive for the Community Action Council of Howard County, Luminus, and Making Change; click on the images below for "wish list" items.  Items should be brought to the event on December 4.          

Join Leadership Howard County as we celebrate the Leadership U Class of 2024.  Prepare for a night of inspiration, hearing from our young leaders about their community impact projects and program highlights. Program Schedule: 6 to 6:30 p.m.  - Networking 6:30 to 9 p.m. - Dinner & Program Please contact Alli Eastham for more details about the event.

Are you interested in learning more about LHC and our signature program, Leadership Premier?  Consider attending a virtual Information Session that will cover details about the 2026 Leadership Premier program.  We are also thrilled to welcome Dr. Matt Castner, Director of Population Health with the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) realizes that healthcare is a team sport. In the hospital, that team is comprised of doctors, nurses, and other support staff. In the community, though, that team consists of physicians and a range of other supportive organizations helping people

Active (dues-paid) members are invited to join LHC's current LP '25 class members for additional experiential learning about some of our community's unique features. Upcoming opportunities include: January 17 - 9 to 10:30 a.m.:  Autism Society of MD The Autism Society of Maryland supports, promotes awareness, and advocates for change on behalf of individuals with autism, their families, and the community.  Join the discussion with a panel of staff and service recipients - about the state of Autism in Maryland, how it’s changed, and grown, and the evolving needs as they strive to serve more

Join LHC alum and members of Leadership Baltimore County for an exclusive opportunity to visit the Maryland Club inside UMD's Xfinity Center - hear from UMD coaches and athletes - and get to watch UMD's #8-ranked Lady Terps take on the #1-ranked UCLA Bruins Women's Basketball Team at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 26. The planned program schedule is: 12 pm            Event Start Time, Lunch & Networking  1 - 1:45 pm   Welcome by Maryland Athletics; dialogue with coaches & athletes  2 pm              Game Time […]

Active (dues-paid) members are invited to join LHC's current LP '25 class members for additional experiential learning about some of our community's unique features. Upcoming opportunities include:   January 27 - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.:  Homewood Center The Homewood Center includes two programs, Bridges and Gateway, each designed to meet the specific needs of individual students in grades 6-12. With a strong focus on restorative practices and social-emotional learning, Homewood believes in caring for the whole child to reach academic and post-secondary potential. Gateway provides small class sizes with differentiated academic instruction. To support students' […]

LHC's Leadership U program is a transformative leadership program for high school juniors in Howard County, MD. Leadership U’s emphasis on student-led initiatives cultivates a generation of socially conscious leaders, equipping them with the tools and mindset to effect meaningful change within their communities. Through Leadership U, student-led community impact projects ignite tangible change, addressing local challenges with innovative solutions while fostering a sense of civic responsibility among participants. Are you interested in learning more about the 2025 program?  Attend an Information Session to get the details. Click here to register. The application and related […]

Active (dues-paid) members are invited to join LHC's current LP '25 class members for additional experiential learning about some of our community's unique features. Upcoming opportunities include:   January 29 - 3:30 to 5 p.m.:  Ageism Community Discussion This community discussion will facilitate in-depth dialogues on aging and experiences of ageism through a highly interactive conversation guided by thought-provoking questions.  Attendees will learn that ageism is common, and has a great impact, but we all have the power to combat it.  Light refreshments will be provided.  Please enter through the glass atrium and check in with […]

    Join us for an informed discussion with Beverly White Seals, LP '88, President  & CEO, of the Community Foundation of Howard County, to present the inspiring story of the visionary, James Rouse – mortgage banker, innovative developer, creative planner, entrepreneur, and civic leader for many causes – and his dream for the ideal planned community in Columbia.​ ​Beverly will take us on a historical journey that explores the past and digs into Rouse's legacy and how that legacy continues to impact us today  

Active (dues-paid) members are invited to join LHC's current LP '25 class members for additional experiential learning about some of our community's unique features. February 7 - 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.:  Aquisition Resource Center (ARC) The NSA leads the US Government in cryptology that encompasses both signals intelligence insights and cybersecurity products and services. This agency enables computer network operations to gain a decisive advantage for the nation and our allies. Get an overview of what the NSA does and how it engages with the community. __________________ Sign-Up to attend; space is limited!