Our Mission
Leadership Northeast is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to develop informed and committed leaders from all segments of the community who will serve, strengthen and improve Northeastern Pennsylvania. Hundreds of people connect with LNE every year through our six Leadership programs, community impact project initiatives and active alumni network. There are multiple entry points into the organization offering varying degrees of opportunity to explore your potential, widen your sphere of influence, engage in authentic relationships with other leaders, and ultimately impact the quality of life in our region.
Our Programs
Core Program
Designed for adult professionals to develop leadership skills, become more involved within our community, and build connections through networking events.
Impact: Leadership in Education
Brings together the region’s education professionals for a series of interactive sessions designed to empower teachers to be progressive agents of positive change within schools.
Junior Leadership Program
Community based leadership program for high school juniors who learn leadership development, community awareness and meet with area leaders in business, government and Education.
Executive Leadership
A community orientation program for professionals who have recently moved to the area or those who want to be reacquainted with the community.
Amplify: Women's Leadership Certificate Program
A premier women’s leadership certificate program offering cutting-edge leadership development, high-level networking opportunities, and a dynamic series of speakers who will address the unique needs of women in the workforce.
News
Leadership Northeast Executive Director to Lead Wilkes-Barre’s Multicultural Parade
Longtime businesswoman and Leadership Northeast Executive Director Jessica Cronauer will lead the city’s annual Multicultural Parade and Festival as grand marshal Saturday, Sep. 12
Leadership Northeast Announces Three New Members for the 2026/2027 Board of Directors
Leadership Northeast welcomes three community leaders to its 2026/2027 Board of Directors, including Rachel Olszewski Conrad, of Fear Less Publicity and the PA Harness Horsemen’s Association; Johnyne Hoyes, of Comcast; and Robert Neher, of Fieldcraft Advisory LLC.
Nonprofits, Community Groups Invited to Apply for Leadership Northeast Community Impact Projects
Leadership Northeast celebrated the graduation of the Core Class of 2026 on June 4, and presented the Distinguished Leadership Alumni Award to Cassandra Coleman of America250PA.
Leadership Northeast Holds Class of 2026 Graduation
Leadership Northeast celebrated the graduation of the Core Class of 2026 on June 4, and presented the Distinguished Leadership Alumni Award to Cassandra Coleman of America250PA.
Leadership Northeast Holds 45th Annual Dinner and Graduation
Leadership Northeast held its 45th Annual Dinner & Graduation at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Thursday. The event celebrated the Core Class of 2026, and Cassandra Coleman, executive director of America250PA, was honored with the Distinguished Leadership Alumni Award in a room of more than 300 community leaders.
Volunteers in Medicine, Leadership Northeast Team Hold Ribbon-Cutting
Wilkes-Barre Volunteers in Medicine welcomed community members, partners, and supporters for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of a transformative wellness initiative created by the Leadership Northeast team, Warriors in Wellness.
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