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Leadership Vance, hosted by the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, is a dynamic, hands-on leadership development program designed to equip emerging and established leaders with the knowledge, networks, and skills needed to strengthen Vance County’s future. This multi-month program brings together professionals from business, government, education, and non-profit sectors for an immersive experience focused on community understanding, personal growth, and collaborative problem-solving.

Program Goals

  • Cultivate Leaders: Build a pipeline of diverse, informed, and engaged
    community leaders.
  • Strengthen Community Awareness: Provide participants with a
    behind-the-scenes understanding of Vance County’s key industries, challenges,
    opportunities, and assets.
  • Develop Leadership Skills: Strengthen communication, team-building,
    strategic thinking, and civic engagement.
  • Encourage Collaboration: Foster relationships that inspire cross-sector
    partnerships and positive community impact.
  • Promote Chamber Engagement: Connect participants to opportunities within the
    Chamber to help them and their organizations connect, grow, and prosper.

Program Cost

Program cost is $600 for Chamber Members and $850 for non-Chamber members. The tuition fee includes all course materials, meals, travel, graduation, and one ticket to the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Banquet.

Class of 2026

  • Suquana Charley, Community Health Worker III, Green Rural Redevelopment
  • Miranda Brown, Human Resources Analyst, City of Henderson
  • Robert Bowen, Clinic Support Supervisor, Granville Vance Public Health
  • Shaheem Clements, Shipping & Receiving Operations Manager, Walmart
    Distribution
  • Whitney Davis, Curriculum & Instructional Management Coordinator, Vance
    County Schools
  • Nastassia Debnam, Assistant Director, Perry Memorial Library
  • Michael Ellington, Agent – Horticulture & Field Crops, NC Cooperative
    Extension
  • Hollie Garrett, Dept. Chair, Business Technologies, Vance-Granville
    Community College
  • Tiffany Hawkins, Relationship Specialist, Benchmark Community Bank
  • Lisa Holland, Business Services Manager, Kerr-Tar Council of Governments
  • Rhonda Long, Practice Manager, Maria Parham Health
  • Tracy Madigan, Downtown Development Director, City of Henderson
  • C. Renee Perry, County Manager, Vance County Government
  • Haley M. Rawles, Elections Director, Vance County Board of Elections
  • Angie Ryan, Substitute Teacher, Vance Charter School
  • Nicole Shah, Counselor, Clearview Church
  • Heddie Alston Somerville, Director of YouthBuild, Franklin-Vance Warren
    Opportunity
  • Janice D. Ward, Agency Director, Advantage Care in Home Service
  • Larry West II, Resource Conservation Manager, Vance County/USDA

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