Our Mission
The mission of Leadership Northeast 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
United Way Hosts Children’s Book Drive
United Way of Wyoming Valley’s held its 11th annual Children’s Book Drive April 24. collecting thousands of new and gently used books to support early literacy efforts across the region. This year’s drive was supported in partnership with Junior Leadership Northeast’s River Readers group.
Leadership Northeast Hosts Annual Spring Soirée
Leadership Northeast and presenting sponsor, Peoples Security Bank & Trust, hosted the annual Spring Soirée: A Cocktail Affair and Virtual Auction on Friday at the Westmoreland Club in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Leadership Northeast to host Spring Soirée: A Cocktail Affair and Virtual Auction
Leadership Northeast (LNE) and presenting sponsor, Peoples Security Bank & Trust, will host their annual Spring Soirée: A Cocktail Affair and Virtual Auction on Friday, April 17.
Team Furrever Friends Wants You! Leadership Northeast Invites Community to Help Clean up Pet Cemetery
Team Furrever Friends, a Leadership Northeast Community Impact Project Team, says their project is about more than restoration — it’s about honoring the lasting bond between families and their pets while bringing the community together around a shared purpose.
Leadership Northeast Announces Executive Leadership Class of 2026
Leadership Northeast (LNE) announced the members of the Executive Leadership Northeast (ELNE) Class of 2026 — a distinguished group of regional leaders selected to participate in the organization’s premier executive development program.
Team Renew and Restore Empower Women in Recovery by Creating Laundry Room and Clothing Closet at New Facility in Wilkes-Barre
Renew and Restore, a team of Leadership Northeast’s Core Class of 2026, is creating an on-site laundry room and clothing closet at Clem-Mar House’s new halfway house in Wilkes-Barre for women in recovery.
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