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​​​Maryland Libraries Represented in Leadership Maryland Class of 2025

Maryland State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller and State Library Board Chair Kristen Pironis selected for Executive Program​​

(February 21, 2025) —​ The Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA) is pleased to announce Maryland State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller and State Library Board Chair Kristen Pironis have been selected for the Leadership Maryland Class of 2025. The pair joins more than 50 other business and community leaders from across the state who will begin the eight-month Leadership Maryland Executive Program this spring. The Class of 2025 - the Executive Program's 32nd class - reflects a diverse cross-section of Marylanders, including geographic location, profession, ethnicity and gender. 

“Maryland's libraries are deeply centered in their communities, offering solutions and support for some of the state's toughest challenges," Miller said. “I'm honored to be a part of the Leadership Maryland Class of 2025 and to bring the powerful potential of our libraries into the discussion as we explore new and innovative ways to create a greater Maryland."

Miller's selection comes as she marks two decades of service to Maryland public libraries, much of which was spent leading the Cecil County Public Library​ system, where she served as Executive Director before becoming Maryland State Librarian in June 2024. She was officially confirmed by the Maryland Senate earlier this month. Pironis, who has served on the Maryland State Library Board since 2022, is Executive Director of the nonprofit Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. 

“I am thrilled to be part of the Leadership Maryland Class of 2025 alongside so many remarkable leaders, including our State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller," Pironis said. “Congratulations to all my fellow classmates— I look forward to the opportunities this program will provide for growth, collaboration, and the shared commitment to strengthening Maryland."

Leadership Maryland's flagship Executive Program is open to senior-level executives with significant achievements in either their careers or their communities. Ideal Leadership Maryland members have a desire to learn more about Maryland's most critical issues and make a personal commitment to be a force for positive change in their organizations, communities and the state.

The program will run from April to December and include five, two-day sessions focused on Maryland's five main geographic regions and the most vital issues affecting economic development, education, health and human services, criminal justice, the environment and multi-culturalism/diversity. More than 100 experts representing Maryland's business, government, education, and nonprofit communities will serve as panelists and guest speakers for the program.

“We are excited to announce our next class and welcome these accomplished and motivated individuals to the Executive Program," said David Fike, President and CEO of Leadership Maryland and a graduate of the Class of 2016. “After a careful review and interview process, I am confident that the 53 members of the Class of 2025 represent a powerful cross-section of leaders who have a strong desire to make a broader impact within our state. I look forward to watching them grow as they build their knowledge, experience, and connections through our premier leadership program."

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