DANVILLE, Va. (April 27, 2022) – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the graduation of its 2021-2022 Leadership Southside class.
Leadership Southside is an engaging and informative program that offers skill building, leadership development, network building and an introduction to the Dan River Region. Approaching its 30th year, Leadership Southside develops leadership skills by providing information and experiences, and promoting diversity of thought and exchange of ideas.
Sessions include conflict resolution and team building, community challenges and opportunities, crisis leadership, facilitation and presentation skills, cultural diversity and board leadership in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Participants also will travel to Richmond in January for Chamber Day at the Capitol to hear from and engage with members of the General Assembly.
Leadership Southside is a nine-month program, meeting one day each month from August through April. The class will celebrate graduation at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner in September 2022.
Congratulations to the following 21 candidates who have successfully completed the 2021-2022 class:
| Kirsten Aherron | River District Association |
| Laura Ashworth | City of Danville – Office of Economic Development |
| David Coffey | City of Danville – Fire Department |
| Amy Davis | Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company |
| Madison Eades | The Bee Hotel |
| Conner Finney | Travel Agent |
| Hailey Fowlkes | Sovah Health |
| Charly Emerson Harris | JT – Minnie Maude Charitable Trust |
| Dr. Tammy Hurt | Institute for Advanced Learning and Research |
| Cassie Jones | Averett University |
| Brandie King | Negril, Inc. |
| Pete Kostopanagiotis | Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C. |
| Amy Parikh | Carlisle School |
| Doug Plachcinski | City of Danville – Office of Community Development |
| Jakeeta Scott | Danville Pittsylvania Community Services |
| Donald Smith | City of Danville – Police Department |
| Jarrett Stone | Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office |
| Brad Stowe | Chandler Concrete |
| Martina Tatum | Gateway Health |
| Tammy Turner | ValleyStar Credit Union |
| Kellie Smoak Wyatt | Dan River Nonprofit Network |
There are close to 500 alumni who contribute in a number of ways to the vitality of our region. Leadership Southside alumni are this community’s leaders—they are committed to Danville and Pittsylvania County, striving to move both their careers and their communities forward.
Leadership Southside is made possible in part with support from our corporate sponsors and other regional funders. Applications for the class of 2022-23 will open in June 2022, with orientation in August. For more information, please contact Anne Moore-Sparks at 434.836.6990 or anne@dpchamber.org.
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce accelerates business growth by connecting its members to dynamic resources and networks. The Chamber’s number one goal is to help area businesses of all sizes to grow and prosper.
