Leadership Howard County Names Theresa Forgét To Board

Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, named Theresa Forgét, vice president of human resources for Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, to its board of directors. Forgét graduated from Leadership Premier this year.

She brings more than 15 years of experience in human resources leadership. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins Howard County, Forgét held HR positions for The Y in Central Maryland, the city of Yonkers, Montefiore Health System, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Onward Healthcare. She earned a master’s degree in student personnel administration from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Sacred Heart University.

Leadership Howard County’s board leadership this year will be:

  • Trevor Garner, chair
  • Joe Garrison, divisional chair for operations and finance
  • Sue Ann Shafley, divisional chair for leadership programming
  • Brendan Mahoney, divisional chair for resource development
  • Kimberly Prescott, secretary
  • Paul Skalny, general counsel

Leadership Howard County provides innovative programs designed to empower and connect community leaders and keep them engaged in the critical issues facing Howard County and the region. Drawn from private businesses, nonprofits and the public sector, Leadership Howard County participants share a common interest in learning more about their community and a commitment to making a positive impact. (www.leadershiphc.org)