About the Alumni Network
The LEAD Peninsula Alumni Network (LPAN) is a membership organization comprised of graduates from the LEAD Peninsula program, to include graduates of the Leadership Institute of the Virginia Peninsula.
Mission Statement: The LEAD Peninsula Alumni Network supports the Virginia Peninsula Chamber in its mission to connect business with opportunity and seeks to strengthen the tie between alumni, community, and the Chamber.
Vision Statement: To foster development and retention of talent through engagement and connection across the peninsula.
Theme Words: Connect, Support, and Serve
Joining the Alumni Network
All LEAD Peninsula and Leadership Institute of the Virginia Peninsula graduates interested in joining the LEAD Peninsula Alumni Network (as a general member, serving on a committee, or holding a leadership role) must register and pay HERE.
Annual Dues: Annual LPAN dues are currently set at $60 (EarlyBird Discount available through July 31, 2024). These can be paid online at the time of registration, over the phone, or check by mail. LPAN Membership runs from July to June.
Benefits of Joining LPAN: Like the program itself, one of the primary benefits of joining the LEAD Peninsula Alumni Network is the networking opportunities. Other benefits include: quarterly LPAN networking events, an annual newsletter, discounts to select Chamber events, access to the LPAN directory, private LinkedIn group, continuous learning events (behind the scenes tours, leadership seminars, etc.), and opportunities to actively serve and give back to the community which amplifies the impact of LPAN involvement.
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Alumni Leadership
Chair
Bronach Branan
PBMares, LLP
Chair-Elect
Miya Sumpter
Hampton City Schools / Academies of Hampton
Immediate Past Chair
Sarah McCrea
NASA Langley Research Center
Chamber Advisor
Jaime Parrish
Virginia Peninsula Chamber
Chamber Advisor
Suzy Johnson
Virginia Peninsula Chamber
Recruitment Lead
Donna Norman
DLN Leadership Group
Recruitment Deputy Lead
Candice Melton, PhD
ECPI University
Projects Lead
Earl W. Anderson
County of York, Virginia
Projects Deputy Lead
Susan Kizer
Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.
Community Engagement Lead
Kathlina Pascale Little
NASA Langley Research Center
Community Engagement Deputy Lead
Christina Anderson
Ferguson
Organization Structure / Committee Guidance
The previous leadership team has established a Servicing Guidance document to help all those within the network understand the goals, responsibilities, and organizational structure for the LEAD Peninsula Alumni Network. The LPAN Servicing Guidance document can be viewed in its entirety HERE.
Recruitment Committee: responsible for recruiting program graduates to join LPAN, encouraging members to join committees, and be an active, value-providing member of LPAN.
Projects Committee: responsible for recruiting volunteers for the annual Poverty Simulation, organizing various volunteer opportunities, and related events.
Community Engagement Committee: responsible for planning and organizing the Alumni Network social events (2-3 annually), and champion LPAN's events to serve/give back to the Hampton Roads community.
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 18, 2024 - Advanced Excel Training (open to paid LPAN members only)
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - Annual Holiday Party
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - State of Poverty Simulation
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - State of Poverty Simulation Kit Rebuild
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - Safe Haven Community Center Event
June (TBD), 2025 - Lionsbridge Football Club Game
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