Emily Hartzell & Brigette Reed Complete the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute Professional Leadership Program for Women at Towson University

Towson University announced that Emily Hartzell, Claims Supervisor at Harford Mutual Insurance Group, and Brigette Reed, Accounting Manager at Harford Mutual Insurance Group, completed the Professional Leadership Program for Women, a signature program of the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute. This professional development program is dedicated to expanding the positive impact of women leaders. The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute honored the thirty-two women who completed this program on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Towson University. This was the ninth cohort of the leadership program and a total of 223 women have matriculated from this program over the years.

This transformative program enables both professional and personal growth through cohort-based learning. During the four-month-long program, participants dedicate 1 day every two weeks, to gain new insights, added self-confidence, and the capacity to immediately impact their organizations and communities in powerful, positive ways.

This program is a trusted resource, used by many of Greater Baltimore’s leading organizations to develop rising female leaders and it attracts women from across industry, government, and nonprofit sectors serving in a wide array of capacities within their organizations.

“This program is incredibly unique and the women who participate are transformed throughout the process,” said executive director of The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute. “Their capacity for leadership and influence is expanded and continues to expand throughout their leadership journeys as a result of the skills and relationships that they develop.” 

The program is open women who are committed to expanding the impact they contribute to their organizations and communities. For more information about The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute’s Professional Leadership Program for Women, please visit www.towson.edu/womensleadership or email grasmickleadership@towson.edu.

About Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute at Towson University
Developed by leaders, for leaders, the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute offers a values-driven and robust portfolio of offerings for individuals and organizations that create transformational outcomes for leaders at any level in their careers and across all industries. The Institute aspires to positively impact the region and beyond through results-producing and ethical leadership development. The Institute builds on TU’s ongoing commitment to community and business engagement while serving as a key regional asset—uniquely supporting leadership recruitment, development, and retention to allow our state and region to thrive.

About the Professional Leadership Program for Women
The Professional Leadership Program for Women is designed for women who are committed to increasing their capacity for leadership and influence. The four-month program culminates in enhanced skills, added self-confidence, and the capacity to immediately impact their organizations and communities in powerful and positive ways. The first cohort of the Towson University Professional Leadership Program for Women graduated in 2015, and our alumni network continues to grow to include a diverse group of over one hundred and ninety women leaders from Greater Baltimore representing the corporate, government, military, education, and non-profit sectors.

To learn more, please visit www.towson.edu/womensleadership or email grasmickleadership@towson.edu.