Applications Open for Teen Academy
Leadership Southern Maryland and Stella’s Girls are accepting applications for the 2026 Teen Leadership Academy to be held July 27-31 at the College of Southern Maryland Hughesville campus. The deadline to apply is June 19.
LSM Golf Tourney to Tee Up June 25
Driving, putting, fun, and networking are back again as Leadership Southern Maryland celebrates its annual golf tournament Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby. Team and individual registrations are available.
Symposium Topic: Housing Challenges in St. Mary’s
Join St. Mary’s College of Maryland for a day of discussion and sessions June 4, 2026, designed to tackle housing challenges in St. Mary’s County.
Local Execs Sought for LSM Program
Leadership Southern Maryland is accepting applications for its Executive Program Class of 2027, which will run from September 2026 through May 2027. Deadline to apply is April 15.
Execs Draw on Life Experiences to Strengthen Leadership Skills
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program Class of 2026 recently met for a day-long session on strengthening leadership skills.
Forum Topic: Creating a ‘Homegrown’ Workforce
Help identify the next steps to cultivate and retain local talent for the Southern Maryland workforce from 8am to 1pm March 26 at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland in California, MD. The Patuxent Partnership is a sponsor and joins a dozen community supporters of the Growing Our Own Workforce forum. Guided by Sidi Zeid Chleuh and J.C. Martin of Peak Performance Solutions, the regional audience will create action plans—next steps—for supporting efforts to cultivate and retain a “homegrown” Southern Maryland workforce. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other individuals committed to strengthening pathways to fulfilling careers…
LSM Execs Study Local Human Services Challenges
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program Class of 2026 convened in January to study the region’s critical housing and human services challenges. There is time to apply for the 2027 class.
Leadership SoMD Studies Region’s Education System
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program met Nov. 6 at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center in Leonardtown for a full-day study of Southern Maryland education.
Leadership So MD Digs Into Region’s Agriculture
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program met in October for a day-long tour and exploration of Southern Maryland agriculture.





















