Selections have been made for the Leadership Bend Class of 2022, a nonprofit civic engagement and leadership development program of the Bend Chamber. Leadership Bend is designed to identify, educate, engage and connect willing and committed citizens to leadership roles in our community.
Participants are chosen from a broad and diverse cross-section of candidates from around the region who must go through a significant application process. These acknowledged and aspiring leaders share a commitment to active participation in shaping the future of Central Oregon.
There are now over 525 Leadership Bend alumni as a result of the 29-year program, many of whom serve as our community “trustees” through board service, elected office, volunteerism and more.
Leadership Bend Class of 2022
Michelle Abbey, Central Oregon Veterans Ranch Sean Bearden, Hayden Homes Eric Berlin, First Interstate Bank Rebeckah Berry, Central Oregon Health Council Emily Boynton, Mosaic Medical Cody Cloyd, Ablis CBD Chloe Crabtree, PrideStaff Heather Dion, CASA of Central Oregon Breck Flanagan-Caldwell, Swalley Irrigation District Jen Gordon, Bend Chamber Matthew Guthrie, BBT Architects Jessica Higgins, Invera Wealth Advisors of Raymond James Haley Jensen, Eleusis Athletics Matt Kelly, Ten Over Studio Cynthia Maree, St. Charles Health Care Sarah Monkton, Karnopp Petersen LLP Brittany Nichols, COCC Foundation Juan Olmeda-Chavez, City of Bend Mary Overman, Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Ashley Pascale, US Bank Scott Ross, Taylor Northwest, LLC Jeff Sanders, Mid Oregon Credit Union Ryan Schomburg, Rogue Real Estate Eric Webber, Morrison Maierle Meli Wellington, Arbor Mortgage Group Jo Wells, City of Bend
The Bend Chamber believes building leaders is necessary to community succession planning. As one of the fastest-growing regions in Oregon and the northwest, the issues have become increasingly more complex and the need for active leadership is great.
For the nine months of the program, participants will work with local leaders to expand awareness and understanding of the Central Oregon region. The class will explore historical and current issues firsthand and learn about the unique challenges and opportunities that cross sectors and silos. Additionally, the cohort will benefit from a series of servant leadership topics designed to enhance individual leadership skills and together, make an impact through a class capstone project.
Leadership Bend is supported by Taylor Northwest, St. Charles Health System, Pacific Power and additional like-minded businesses who believe that a healthy community comes from investment in leadership.
Leadership Bend is a 501(c)3 nonprofit program of the Bend Chamber supported by local community resources. More information can be found at bendchamber.org/leadership-bend.
