Community Leadership Institute Class of 2025 Announced
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the participants selected for the 2025 Community Leadership Institute (CLI). This prestigious nine-month program equips future leaders with essential skills and deep regional knowledge, focusing on key sectors and topics including media and crisis communications; non-profit governance and volunteerism; healthcare; arts and culture; government and the legislative process; manufacturing; economic development; and the legal system.
Established in 1989, CLI has graduated more than 300 community leaders over its 36-year history, with over 100 alumni in the past five years alone. The program identifies and develops emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds who will shape our region’s future.
The Community Leadership Institute delivers its comprehensive curriculum through monthly sessions from October through June. Each participant, sponsored by their respective business organization, gains extensive exposure to regional challenges and opportunities. The Chamber accepts applications annually during July and August, selecting participants who demonstrate strong leadership potential and commitment to community service.
“CLI continues to be our flagship leadership development program, preparing the next generation of regional leaders,” says Roy Nascimento, President & CEO of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. “This year’s class represents the diverse talent and potential within North Central Massachusetts.”
“The caliber of this year’s class is exceptional,” notes Dr. Michael Greenwood, Chair of the Community Leadership Institute Program. “These emerging leaders bring fresh perspectives and energy that will undoubtedly strengthen our region’s future economic and social fabric.”
CLI Class of 2025 Participants:
Elizabeth Aguilera, Rollstone Bank & Trust
Hannah Bovill, Bemis Associates
Stefanae Bowen, Mount Wachusett Community College
Marian Colón, Enterprise Bank & Trust
Catherine Comerford, Workers’ Credit Union
Travis Condon, North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
Emily Dewey, IC Federal Credit Union
Danielle Duval, Leominster Credit Union
Rosa Fernandez, Health Equity Partnership of North Central MA
Luisa Fernandez, Fitchburg Public Schools
Calla Flannery, Workers’ Credit Union
Jacqui Girouard, AIS, Inc.
Nate Glenny, Fitchburg Access Television
Deborah Hinkle, Fitchburg Public Library
Lauren Howe, empHowered PR
Michael Kennedy, Fitchburg State University
Brittany Knowles, Bin There Dump That
Meghan Macieko, Community Foundation of North Central MA
Towma Rastad, Fidelity Bank
Sabbra Reyes, Visit North Central Massachusetts
Brandon Robbins, Ginny’s Helping Hand
Eladia Romero, Office of Representative James McGovern
Jake Simopoulos, MA State Senate Office of Senator John J. Cronin
Kristen Smith, NXT Level Studios
Sarah Tavitian, NewVue Communities
Lynese Wiafe, Fitchburg State University
For more information on the Community Leadership Institute, please visit www.northcentralmass.com/overview/cli or contact Maureen Babcock at or 978.353.7600 ext. 222.