BLAZING THE TRAIL: JEANNINE HARROLD RECEIVES DAVID SURSA LEADERSHIP AWARD

Jeannine Harrold was recognized for her dedicated service to Shafer Leadership Academy with the 2018 David Sursa Leadership Award. The award, created in memory of the Foundation’s first leader, rewards, recognizes, and encourages extraordinary nonprofit board leadership.

Jeannine served the organization as a founding board member since its incorporation as LEAD-ECI in 2007 and continued her service until 2017. During her ten years of service to the organization, Harrold served as board president, program committee chair, executive director search committee chair, and board recruitment and development team chair.

“Throughout Shafer Leadership Academy’s history, Jeannine has remained a supportive partner during times of transition,” said Shafer Leadership Academy Executive Director Mitch Isaacs. “Her energy and expertise proved invaluable during the rebranding from LEAD-ECI to Shafer Leadership Academy. She was instrumental in creating the groundwork for a strong board, strong staff, and the opportunity to see growth in programs and participants.” Mitch specifically noted Jeannine’s intentional selection of leadership roles on the board. “In her final year of board service, Jeannine acted as the chair for our board recruitment and development team,” he said. “She took this appointment intentionally, to ensure that the organization had strong board recruitment practices and an exceptional incoming board class before her departure.”

Jeannine was selected for the David Sursa Leadership Award, because like Mr. Sursa, she was blazing a new trail with her dedication to Shafer Leadership Academy. This was illustrated by her visionary guidance to the organization. Her leadership not only provided Shafer Leadership Academy with a strong start and present-day success, but it also laid a foundation for a bright future. Additionally, Jeannine’s commitment and dedication wasn’t isolated to Shafer Leadership Academy, but instead impacted numerous organizations and the community at large.