The Leadership Unlimited Advisory Board members oversee the current class activities while coordinating alumni events. Meet one of our board members.
Name: Donna Gilmore
Company: Southern Title of Ohio, Ltd.
Role: Business Development/Title Agent
LU Graduation Year: 2017
Why should graduates of LU attend alumni events such as socials, dinners, and panels?
I believe someone who has taken the time to go through the LU Leadership Program will find these events beneficial to both themselves personally and professionally. Keeping current on what is happening allows you to be informed on what is happening and provides ways to be able to help strengthen our community.
How would you describe your LU experience?
I found the entire experience enlightening! Being quite shy and unsure of how to be a leader, this program brought me right out of my shell! I’ve learned not only how to actually listen but also how to take control of situations.
In what ways do you feel more equipped and connected after graduating from LU?
My graduating class was very diverse, and we grew together, learning about each other and our community. This has allowed me to grow and be a strong leader in my professional career and my personal relationships. Connecting with LU Alumni has given me a sense of belonging to something bigger- my community.
Describe your civic engagement roles such as board and volunteer service.
Being out in the community and attending meetings and events regularly, I always run into LU Alumni. I was challenged to become involved in a community organization that had nothing to do with my business. I chose Altrusa of Mansfield, of which I have served as a chair on several committees and a Board of Directors position. For many years I have served both as a volunteer and Trustee on the Ashland Balloonfest. Currently, I serve as an affiliate Director of the Mansfield Association of Realtors, which includes being the chair of S.T.A.R.S. (Standing Together Affiliates & Realtors Strong) as well as chairing and serving on several committees.
Fun fact about you:
My favorite musician is Prince