Jefferson Leadership Institute
Graduation & Mixer
Let's Celebrate!
Welcome to the Jefferson Leadership Institute Graduation! Over the last ten months, the Class of 2026 has developed their leadership abilities, learned about the multi-faceted history of our communities, and gained the skills & knowledge to set their foundation as a leader in Jefferson County.
At this graduation, we're bringing established business & community leaders to the celebration to connect our graduates with opportunities to get involved with their community! If your organization has an open board position or is looking for volunteers, be sure to attend!

Class of 2026
Ashley Pickett
Flower Memorial Library
Ben Cruz
Next Move NY
Brandon Sparacino
BCA Architect & Engineers
Brittany Munk
Watertown Savings Bank
Colleen Butler
Community Action Planning Council
Dustin Cooley
Village of Cape Vincent
Erica Anderson
City of Watertown
Greg Stickel
First Class Home Inspection
Jerilyn Steria
Jefferson County
Jessica Goodrich
Samaritan Medical Center
John Ziegler
Samaritan Medical Center
Katie Mogray
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Kevin Deon
New York Air Brake
Kristen Lawrence
Watertown Family YMCA
Kylee McGrath
Watertown Local Development Corporation
Matt Woodruff
Knowlton Technologies
Nick Kogut
Kogut's Contracting
Nicholle Lacey
Jefferson County
Paige Wiley
Children's Home Jefferson County
Robert Pauly
Thrive Wellness and Recovery
Shawnea Hull
Community Action Planning Council
Tyis Castor
AmeriCu Credit Union
