Stop 5: Building Community Leaders and Capacity

  • September 26, 2023 10:00 a.m. - September 26, 2023 12:00 p.m.

ARC is hitting the road to showcase the five goals of our 2022-2026 strategic plan, Appalachia Envisioned. At Stop #5, we’ll focus on building Appalachia’s community leaders and capacity. This event – our final stop – will feature elected officials, economic development leaders, and community members from all 13 Appalachian states who are excited to discuss how they use their leadership skills and capacity-building strategies to strengthen their communities.

State and Local Strategies for a Stronger Appalachia

First, ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin was joined by Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland to discuss how he is building leadership and capacity in his three Appalachian counties. Next, ARC Program Analyst Bettina Jones was joined by participants of ARC’s READY Appalachia initiative who shared how they are increasing their communities’ ability to address challenges and generate solutions.

ARC Federal Co-Chair

Gayle Manchin

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Maryland

Gov. Wes Moore

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Moderator

Bettina Jones

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Mississippi

Kawana McCary

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Kentucky

Sr. Robbie Pentecost

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Ohio

Ann Quillen

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Building Regional Leaders and Networks

ARC Program Manager Jessica Mosley was joined by three Appalachian Leadership Institute alumni to discuss the importance of building regional, cross-state connections. After four graduating classes, the ALI alumni network is regularly connecting leaders from across Appalachia and helping them think more regionally. ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin then closed out the program by announcing the 2023-2024 ALI fellows, who will begin connecting next month!

Moderator

Jessica Mosley

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Kentucky

Baylen Campbell

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Virginia

Kim Davis

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West Virginia

Ron Scott Jr.

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