David McShea selected for Maryland Leadership Class of 2025

Leadership Maryland selected Catonsville resident David McShea to participate in the Executive Program. McShea, who is the executive director of the Alzheimer's Association Greater Maryland Chapter, is among 53 selected candidates in the Class of 2025.

Participants complete an eight-month, hands-on learning program focused on the state’s
most vital issues. The program which runs from April to December includes five, two-day
sessions focused on Maryland’s five main geographic regions and the most vital issues
impacting economic development, education, health and human services, criminal justice, the
environment, and multi-culturalism/diversity across the state. More than 100 experts
representing Maryland’s business, government, education, and non-profit communities will
serve as panelists and guest speakers.

“We are excited to announce our next class and welcome these accomplished and motivated
individuals to the Executive Program,” said David Fike ’16 (LM) president and CEO, Leadership
Maryland. “After a careful review and interview process, I am confident that the 53 members of
the Class of 2025 represent a powerful cross-section of leaders who have a strong desire to
make a broader impact within our state. I look forward to watching them grow as they build their
knowledge, experience, and connections through our premier leadership program.”
Leadership Maryland’s flagship Executive Program is open to senior-level executives with
significant achievements in either their careers and/or their communities. Ideal Leadership
Maryland members have a desire to learn more about Maryland’s most critical issues and a
personal commitment to be a force for positive change in their organizations, their communities,
and their state. For more information about Leadership Maryland, please visit leadershipmd.org,
call 410-841-2101 or email info@leadershipmd.org.

About Leadership Maryland
Leadership Maryland is a statewide nonprofit offering professional development programs
dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its business and
community leaders. Established in 1992, Leadership Maryland’s Executive Program selects as
many as 53 diverse and accomplished senior-level leaders from Maryland’s public and private
sectors each year to come together as a class for an eight-month learning program focused on
the state’s most vital social, economic and environmental issues. Introduced in 2024,
Leadership Maryland’s Emerging Leader Program brings together a class of the state’s rising stars and gives them the skills and tools they need to advance in their careers. With an alumni network comprised of leaders from all industries and regions of the state, Leadership Maryland has established thousands of Marylanders on their career leadership path, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to influence positive change. To learn more, please visit leadershipmd.org.