A transformative leadership development program for mid-level procurement professionals

Leaders Edge

Topic:

Leadership

Meet the newest class of Leaders Edge Participants

Class of 2020 - 2021

Andrea Armstrong, PMP Contracts & Purchasing Administrator, Yuba County Water Agency

Loretta Browning, CPPO, CJP, CPM Senior Buyer, City of Avondale

Norma Camacho Senior Contract Officer, City of Tucson

Zac Christensen, CPPB Director of Purchasing and Contracts, Utah State Board of Education

Christine A. Coghill Procurement Manager, City of Groveland

Erin A. DVincent, CPPB Procurement Supervisor, City of Austin FSD Purchasing

Jessica Davis Contract Administrator, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Perry Davis Contracts Supervisor, Orange County - FL

Nathan Dawson Procurement Manager II, State of South Carolina, Division of Procurement Services

Veronica Gayotin District Purchasing Manager, Lakota Local School

Ping Ge Supervisor, Transit Contracts and Procurement, City of Mississauga

Travis Grubb Buyer, City of Dearborn

Latifah Jackson Contracts & Business Development Coordinator, Edwards Aquifer Authority

Shannon Lockwood Events & Programs Manager, NIGP

Jianchong Luo, CPPO, CPPB Senior Contract Officer, Chesterfield County - VA

Marybeth May, MBA Purchasing Agent II, Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services

Valerie McKinney Contracts Administrator II, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Angelina Mulenga Contract Administrator, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Lisa Robbins Sr. Procurement Specialist, City of Olathe

LaWana C. Robinson-Lee, CPPO, CPPB Director of Procurement Services, Rock Hill School District Three

Camber J. Schlag, CPPB Contracts and Procurement Manager, Marion County Finance Department

Denise Tschirhart, CPPB Senior Procurement Officer, City of Lee's Summit

Magan Waltari, CPSM, CPPB Procurement & Grants Coordinator, Whatcom Transportation Authority

Tricia Ann Wise, CPPO, CPPB Purchasing Director, Chemung County

Traci Burtnett, CPPO, CPPB St. Vrain Valley School Dist., CO

Thea Prince City of Spokane, WA

Kelly Stockman, CPCP County of Allegheny, PA

Hind Zegoud Loudoun County Public Schools, VA

What graduates say...

“Leader’s Edge taught me that the best in leadership relies heavily on teamwork and continuous improvements that can only be gained through listening and always wanting to learn something new. ”

David Noriega

Procurement Contracts Specialist, County of Santa Clara, CA

“The thought provoking small-group sessions were an essential component of my professional development. The program has been well worth the time and financial investments. ”

Ireyan Clark-Sam

Senior Contracts & Procurement Analyst, Missouri City, TX

“This program exceeded my expectations! Not only did I learn more about leadership from the instructors, but I also learned form amazing procurement professionals. It was an amazing experience, and I am so thankful to NIGP, the instructors, and each procurement professional in the class, that I was able to be part of this program. ”

Kerrie P. Koopman, CPPB, CPPO

Frederick County Public Schools, MD

“Despite the challenges and unknown obstacles that arose during the program (COVID, quarantine, work from home, ... the ever-changing world), I felt reassured to know that I was surrounded (even if virtually) by a group of people who I could turn to for questions, ideas, answers, and support while we were each experiencing changes within our world and work environment. Leader’s Edge was (is) a constant additional resource that adds a value beyond traditional networking at seminars or similar events. ”

Lindsay Parrish

Hamilton County, TN