Leadership Ontario

10/09/2026

A peek at where Cohort 5 is heading next week...

We’re finalizing our Community, Inclusion & Belonging day at Ganondagan State Historic Site. Leaders will explore diversity and equity dynamics, challenging their own perspectives and understanding their impact on others.

10/06/2026

Celebrating another incredible Leadership Ontario graduate!

Huge congratulations to Jacqueline Tiermini (Cohort 3) on being named a 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award honoree!

We are so proud to see our alumni making such a lasting impact in our community. Read below to learn more about Jackie!

2026 ATHENA SPOTLIGHT: JACQUELINE TIERMINI

For Jacqueline Tiermini, leadership is about creating opportunities — and then helping people see what’s possible.

As Director of the Finger Lakes MOSAIC Collective and Department Chair at Finger Lakes Community College, Jacqueline has spent her career building pathways that connect students with education, careers and their communities.

Her latest endeavor, MOSAIC, brings high school students together with local businesses, nonprofits and community organizations through authentic, project-based experiences. Launched in 2025, the program’s first year connected students from five school districts with approximately 23 community partners.

The goal is bigger than a classroom assignment. It’s about helping young people see their work as meaningful, their voices as valuable and their futures as something they can actively shape.

That same philosophy has shaped Jacqueline’s work as an educator and mentor. She has encouraged students to pursue teaching careers, supported new instructors and helped women recognize possibilities they may not have seen for themselves.

For Jacqueline, leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about asking better questions, building better partnerships and creating something better when existing systems aren’t working for students.

That commitment has defined her work — from leading the Regional Education Continuum and redesigning developmental English at FLCC to creating MOSAIC and mentoring the next generation of educators and leaders.

Join us in celebrating Jacqueline Tiermini, a 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award honoree, at the 41st Ontario County ATHENA Awards on November 5.

For tickets, visit onchamber.com/athena

10/05/2026

From Cohort 3 to the Presidency!

Huge congratulations to Leadership Ontario alumna Marisa Enzinna on her appointment as President & CEO of the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce!

We can’t wait to see the impact she’ll continue to make!

Marisa Enzinna had been the Chamber's director of member relations and communications. The appointment is effective Oct. 5.

09/14/2026

Two days at 4-H Camp Bristol Hills complete! Leadership Ontario Cohort 5 officially kicked off their journey with an inspiring retreat focused on self-discovery, setting Wildly Important Goals, and building strong connections across the cohort. We are so excited to see the impact this group will make throughout the 2026–2027 program!

A huge thank you to the University of Rochester Medicine Thompson Health for being the presenting sponsor of Cohort 5 and supporting leadership across Ontario County!

09/10/2026

All packed and ready to welcome Cohort 5!

As our new cohort members open their binders to kick off Day 1, a huge thank you to University of Rochester Medicine Thompson Health, our Presenting Sponsor for Cohort 5. Their generous support makes this journey possible.

Here’s to a great year ahead!

09/03/2026

One week until Leadership Ontario Kick-Off! We can’t wait to welcome Cohort 5 to 4-H Camp Bristol Hills next Thursday to kick off the 2026–2027 program year.

Here’s a sneak peek at Cohort 3’s retreat to show what’s in store. Over these two interactive days, our new cohort will build strong connections with their peers, dive deep into their personal leadership strengths, and start crafting their Wildly Important Goals for the year ahead. Get ready for an unforgettable two days, Cohort 5!

08/27/2026

Counting down the days! In just three weeks, we’ll be launching Cohort 5 and welcoming 20 inspiring individuals into the Leadership Ontario family. We’re so excited to get to know this group and watch the incredible impact they’ll make across Ontario County. Stay tuned! ✨

06/30/2026

We love seeing the impact of our program! Thank you to Ashton Place for celebrating Keith, we are so proud to have had him in our cohort this year.

06/11/2026

Shoutout to the Leadership Ontario alumni who joined us yesterday at FLCC for the 2026 FLX AI Hub Community Convening! We loved seeing faces from every single cohort dive into the impacts of AI.

Missed the photo op? We know there were more of you in the room! Let us know you were there in the comments! 👇

06/09/2026