Leadership Capital Region Class of 2025 is now accepting proposals for their class project. Notification of the award will happen in February. 

Request for Proposals

This year’s LCR class welcomes proposals from organizations making a difference by empowering underserved young people, promoting mental health and wellness, or addressing systemic and immediate challenges of poverty such as homelessness and food insecurity. If you have a clear vision to meet a need that advances your mission and benefits the people you serve, tell us about it. Proposals should be for one-time projects that can be completed by late spring for organizations based in and serving the Capital Region.

Make your submission by noon Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Your proposal must include proof of non-profit status and estimated budget. We recommend viewing the requirements first and preparing a Word document before completing the formal submission form; you cannot save your work and return to it. You can also email LCRClassof2025@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to reviewing your proposals. The LCR class will select an awardee in February.

Bringing Your Vision to Life

Once a proposal is accepted, the LCR class will get to work. More than 40 participants will lead fundraising, marketing, and a host of efforts to bring your vision to life. The LCR class includes professionals from education, health care, finance, energy, technology, policy, community engagement, and many other areas. This blend of talent is enriched by passion for the community we all share. We love the Capital Region. It is our great privilege to support you the same way you support the neighbors of our hometowns.

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Leadership Capital Region Class of 2025!

Zaheer Abzal GE Vernova	Michael Kelly Trinity Alliance
Cory Alverson Goldman Sachs Ayco	Susan Lubin Albany Public Library
Christine Binney University at Albany	Zachary Malison CSArch
Jessica Blanchette Bond, Schoeneck and King PLLC	Mahendradat Mangroo Albany Marriott
Lanaea Brice Proctors Collaborative	Jacquelyn Marchesiello Northeast Shared Services
Natalie Bova Plug Power	Matthew Markham Albany Med Health System
David Byrd YMCA	Matthew Michelsen The Rosenblum Companies
Mackenzie Clark Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP	Kelly Patricia KeyBank
Brianne Conner BreezyCare Services	Sam Potter Jahnel Group Inc.
Alyssa Dahl Healthcare Association of New York State	Syed Qadir 1st National Bank of Scotia
Rebecca Daniels Micropolitan Matchmakers	Patrick Rarick Highmark Blue Shield of NENY
Kito Delgado GTM Payroll Services	Noah Rhynhart M&T Bank
Brent Frary Cioffi Slezak Wildegrube P.C.	Trudy Seeber Ballston Spa National Bank
Kimberly Gentile SI Group, Inc.	Catherine Taylor Special Olympics New York
Nathaniel Gray Pride Center	Lauren Tegnander Rehabilitation Support Services
Gopi Krishna Gudapati GE Vernova	Stephanie Trombly Brightside Up, Inc.
Robert Hammer Teal, Becker, and Chiaramonte, CPA’s	Keelan Seifert Saratoga National Bank & Trust Co
Cassandra Hooley Broadview Federal Credit Union	Nicole Uline CDPHP
Christian Jones Albany Business Review	Elissa Valente William K. Stanford Town Library
Stacy Kaminski Emblem Health	Julia Wager Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region
Susan Karavolas NYSTEC	Mishka Woodley The State University of New York
Julianne Keegan Unity House of Troy

For additional information about Leadership Capital Region, contact Sami Gowan, Senior Program Manager, at sgowan@capitalregionchamber.com or 518.431.1414.