Board of Directors
The Association of Leadership Programs (ALP) Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and governance for the organization, ensuring that ALP remains responsive to the evolving needs of Community Leadership Programs and professionals across the nation and beyond.
Board members represent a broad spectrum of communities, program models, geographic regions, and professional backgrounds, bringing diverse perspectives to guide ALP’s vision, strategy, and services. Together, they steward the association’s mission to strengthen Community Leadership Programs, support program professionals, and advance the field of community leadership development.
2026 Board Leadership
Michelle McInnis
Chair
Senior Vice President
Leadership Southwest Louisiana -Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jan Kearce
Chair-Elect
Program Director
Leadership Maine - Maine Development Foundation
Hallowell, Maine
Mark Hollander
Treasurer
Executive Director
Vision St. Charles County Leadership
Greater St. Louis, Missouri
Lisa Winkelbauer
Secretary
Executive Director
Leadership Orlando - Orlando Economic Partnership
Orlando, Florida
Directors
Michael Davis II
Director of Programs
Leadership Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Myra Goodman Smith
Retired, President & CEO
Leadership Metro Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
Amy Jennings
Executive Director
Lead DSM
Des Moines, Iowa
Lynn Wood, CCLP
Program Director
Leadership Greater Madison | Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
Madison, Wisconsin
Serving on the ALP Board of Directors
Are you passionate about leadership and shaping the future of the Association of Leadership Programs? We invite you to explore the opportunity to serve on the ALP Board of Directors! ALP members can express interest in serving by completing the online interest form. The board carefully considers nominations for any vacancies each fall, with terms beginning in January of the following year. ALP Board service is a rewarding 3-year commitment, providing the chance to guide ALP's mission, collaborate with other leaders, and contribute to the growth of leadership programs nationwide.