Loudoun Chamber Recognizes Inaugural Emerging Leaders Cohort
Lansdowne, VA — The Loudoun Chamber is proud to announce the Emerging Leaders Spring Cohort.”We are incredibly proud to launch our inaugural Emerging Leaders Cohort, a milestone in the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of business and community leaders in Loudoun County,” said Tony Howard, President & CEO of the Loudoun Chamber. “This remarkable group of professionals represents the diversity, talent, and drive that will shape our region’s economic and cultural future. By equipping them with the tools to lead with purpose, accountability, and impact, we are strengthening not only their individual organizations but the broader Loudoun business community as a whole.”
This year’s applicants represent the very best of Loudoun’s future leadership:
Cohort 1 – First Day of Class
Luis Barrera, La Estación Restaurante
Saleha Bholat, Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun Campus
Nicky Bullis, JP Events & Consulting
Jill Cassady, Brambleton Group L.L.C.
Amanda Cavanaugh, Zwiesel Fortessa Americas, LLC
Audrey Charlwood, Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation
Monica DeLuna, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
Jason Demetros, Inova Loudoun Hospital
Blanca Escobar, La Estación Restaurante
Leighanne Greenberg, LAWS (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services)
Caitie Holliday, S-Works Construction Corp.
Wendy Johnson, Inova Loudoun Hospital
Letty Keyser, Loudoun Education Foundation
Rosemarie Linder, Brambleton Group L.L.C.
Brandi Lloyd, S-Works Construction Corp.
David Lopez, HealthWorks for Northern Virginia
Denis Menendez, HealthWorks for Northern Virginia
Theo Stamatis, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
Michael Vandergrift, Atlantic Union Bank
Launched in partnership with BetterCulture, the Emerging Leaders Program is designed to equip rising professionals with the skills and mindset needed to lead with purpose, accountability, and impact strengthening talent retention, organizational culture, and long-term business growth across Loudoun’s economy. The inaugural cohort represents a diverse cross-section of industries, reflecting the leadership talent within the region.
The Chamber hosted the program’s first session on Thursday, February 5, led by Kelly Featheringham, ACC, CEO of Team Leadership Solutions and Professional Program Coordinator for the Emerging Leaders program.
