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Local leaders of Leadership Washington County Class 34 BY CHRISTINA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE ENGAGEMENT LEADERSHIP WASHINGTON COUNTY The health and wellness of our community requires passionate, purposeful and dedicated leaders. We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2021, Class 34, by sharing some fun and fascinating information about each one. A special “thank you” goes to Mary Teal Medina (LWC Class 31, 2018) the LWC board secretary who puts her creative writing skills to use for the highlights in our weekly announcement of the #LWCLocalLeaders! Brian Albert Washington County Government - Maryland has incredibly talented and compassionate first responders, including Albert. Albert serves as the assistant director of emergency communications at our local 911 call center. A Clear Spring native, he enjoys visiting Fort Frederick and the C&O Canal with his family. As someone on the front lines of service, Albert has a heart for those struggling with addictions. He also has an interest in local and state politics and is running for Washington County sheriff. Angie Auldridge Aside from being a contributing author, blogger and podcaster, Auldridge serves as the Western Maryland parent educator and content coordinator for The Parents’ Place of Maryland. She is a bit of a foodie, noting that some of her favorite local restaurants are Rooster Moon Coffeehouse for scones, Hummus Mediterranean grill for Chicken Shawarma and Free Range Cafe for avocado toast. Her ideal picnic spot is her backyard, which sits at the foot of South Mountain near the Appalachian Trail. Even though she’s a Boonsboro native, Auldridge has appreciated learning more about Washington County through her LWC experience. Jenny Bakos As executive director of Washington County Free Library, Bakos serves as an advocate for the library to local
and state governments. She said the most interesting person she ever met was her father because he was truly an “overcomer” and never complained about hard work. Bakos is a bit of a gardening guru and said she would like to learn five languages. When asked how her neighborhood could be improved, Bakos suggested a recreation center within walking distance for local kids. Chelsea Bleigh The branch manager at CNB Bank Inc., Bleigh loves gardening and would like to see her neighborhood sprinkle plants and greenery in sparse areas to bring more color and “life” to them. She likes to share the community’s beautiful nature with out-of-town guests by taking them to hike Annapolis Rock. Bleigh has enjoyed being part of Class 34 and is looking forward to learning more about the community’s history. Brielle Bodoh Bodoh loves a good cup of coffee, and is a fan of Rooster Moon Coffeehouse and the spectacular views at Big Cork Vineyards. As the talent development manager of JLG Industries, Bodoh has the unique opportunity to help employees learn more about themselves and grow. She claims it is the “fun side” of the human-resources world. In high school, Budoh was a friend to everyone and loved connecting with others. That is, unless there was competition involved, in which case, all bets were off. (Budoh can get JUST a little competitive.) We think her competitive spirit will serve her well as a member of the “Best Class Ever!” Luann Brechbill This boxer dog mom is a proud member of LWC Class 34. Brechbill is the executive director of Star Community Inc. and oversees the execution of the organization’s mission, which serves children with intellectual disabilities. She has always wanted to learn how to play the bagpipes. She also looks forward to giving back to the community during and after her experience in Leadership Washington County. Amy Butts Hailing from Boonsboro, Butts loves to travel with her husband and spend time outdoors – hiking, exploring one
