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Vince Lombardi

Board & Staff

Advancing Our Mission

Leadership Harrisburg Area’s Board of Directors includes volunteers who serve three year terms to advance the mission of the organization, increase fiscal stability, and create a visionfor our future. Many board members are graduates of our programs as indicated by the class year after their names on the list below.

Two full time staff members and one part time staff member work to execute programs; respond to alumni and community needs; conduct community presentations; implement new programs and community partnerships; and manage all daily operations of the organization.

Ken Adams, CLS ’23
Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Roberto Datorre, ELS ’21
Commonwealth Charter Academy

Rick Dishong, ELS ’21
Berks Construction Group, LLC

Adrienne Gossert, CLS ’25
United Concordia Dental

Rhonda Greenstreet, ELS ’19
United Concordia Dental

Dr. Al Griswold, ELS ’22
Harrisburg Area Community College

Sandra Holzgen, ELS ’23 (Board Chair)
PSECU

TaWanda Hunter Stallworth, CLS ’21
Antiracist Development Institute – Penn State Dickinson Law

Kellen Johnson, CLS ’19
PSECU

Bryan Jones, ELS ’24
Fulton Bank

Laura Kennedy, CLS ’22
Belco Community Credit Union

Jason Kirsch, CLS ‘14

PR Works

Marc Kline, ELS ’23
Rabbi, (Board Advisor)

Patricia Lauchle, CLS ’23
LeTort Trust

Parul Luthra, CLS ’18 (Board Secretary)
Capital BlueCross

Michael McHenry, CLS ‘19 (Immediate Past Chair)
Ainsworth Inc.

Mike Manley, CLS ’19
Highmark Health

Matthew Miller, ELS ’22 (Board Treasurer)
AAA Central Penn

Vishnu Patel, CLS ’23 (Board Vice Chair) 
Presence Bank

Ruth Ritchie, CLS ’19
BCM International

Una Martone, ‘07

President & CEO

Una Martone has articulated that her purpose in life is “to help people see their best so that they can be their best!”  She considers herself fortunate to fulfill this purpose through Leadership Harrisburg Area where she has served as President & CEO since 2007.  Highlights of Una’s tenure with LHA include the creation of Beyond Leadership, a curriculum on servant leadership that she conceived, created, and has delivered to thousands of people since 2015.   Una is also responsible for the addition of the Alumni Circle Enrichment Series, Board Strong, The Color Code, and an original Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training program that has reached over 8,000 people since 2020.  Una created the first and only community-wide volunteer fair which has been executed by four consecutive CLS classes serving more than 200 non profit organizations (unduplicated).  All told, LHA’s profile has increased under Una’s leadership – a measured 500% increase with an outreach of over 5000 people each year.  Una’s love of curriculum development is accompanied by a focus on community partnerships, fund & resource development, and the creation of strategic alliances.  Una’s efforts have increased the organization’s budget which prompted moving to a larger facility, adding team members, and acquiring a company vehicle (branded) which, in turn, have significantly increased the organization’s ability to address community needs.  Una’s work has been recognized throughout Central Pennsylvania and beyond.  She has received numerous awards and distinctions including 2009 Robert D.  Hanson Award for Excellence; 2012 Women of Excellence (TWE); 2018 Business Woman of the Year; 2018 Luminary Award; 2020 Women of Influence Circle of Excellence; 2021 Outstanding Service Award; and 2023 Facilitator of the Year Award.  Una was honored with a Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Central Penn College in 2020.

In addition to her work with LHA, Una led an active career with Rotary International for 18 years.  A member of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg from 2006 to 2024, Una served as Club President in 2012/13 and then went on to serve in several roles with Rotary District 7390.  She was nominated to serve as District Governor in 2015 and, after serving as DGN, DGE, and the associated role of District Foundation Chair, Una fulfilled her term as District Governor, one of 103 women in the world at the time, in 2017/18.  Una completed the Rotary Leadership Institutes and became certified as RLI Faculty in 2018.  She spent many weekends training Rotarians across the Mid Atlantic and Northeast USA.  Una has also been a presenter/facilitator with the Mid Atlantic President Elect Training Seminar and served as Executive Trainer for 2022 and 2023.  Una was a Training Leader for Rotary Zones 28 & 32 (Northeast USA and Canada); and earned the distinction of serving as a Training Leader for the Rotary International Assembly in 2020 and 2021 (virtually).  Una’s commitment to Rotary was evidenced by her travel to Melbourne Australia as part of the Marketing Committee for the 2023 Rotary International Convention.  Una is a Paul Harris Fellow x4 and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for The Rotary Foundation and Polio Plus throughout her distinguished Rotary career.

Una earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Florida and has followed that with a number of professional certifications including: Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE); Certified in Organizational Leadership (The Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership); and Certified Interpersonal Skills Trainer (Color Code International).  In 2023, Una was awarded a scholarship and trained in Positive Intelligence through Shirzad Chamine’s multi-million dollar international campaign.  Most recently, Una became certified as an Ikigai Life Coach.

Una is a first generation American of Irish descent; the youngest of 7 siblings; married to Mike for 32 years; and mother to Michael (29) and McCaffrey (26).  As of this year the family birthday list is over 70 people and growing!  The holidays are always an adventure!

Margaret Delmonico, ELS 2014

Executive Trainer

During her more than 40-year tenure with PSECU, Margaret Delmonico contributed to many aspects of the credit union’s operations. She began her career helping PSECU members directly with their financial accounts as a member service representative. She later assumed a supervisory role managing staff and the delivery of quality member services in the credit union’s loans area. Next, Margaret moved on to Marketing where she began building mutually beneficial Select Employee Group (SEG) relationships with Pennsylvania-based employers, as well as bonds with university and community groups inside and outside PSECU’s field of membership.  Prior to her retirement, Margaret served as PSECU’s Director of Public Relations. In this role, she oversaw the credit union’s community involvement and outreach, including its corporate communications, financial education programming, and corporate social responsibility efforts. This position called for the highest ethical standards, professional excellence, and the embodiment of shared credit union values and principles. Throughout her tenure, Margaret served and impacted numerous community organizations with transformational affect including the Central PA Food Bank, Art Association of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Rotary Foundation, and Leadership Harrisburg Area.  Margaret earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater and speech communications from DeSales University (formerly Allentown College of Saint Francis DeSales) and holds a Master’s Degree in communication/journalism from Shippensburg University.  In 2020, Margaret was named 2020 Credit Union Hero of the Year.  She received the Platinum Award for Servant Leadership from Leadership Harrisburg Area also in 2020 and in December 2021 agreed to come out of retirement to join LHA’s staff as Executive Trainer.

Alexis Jones

Communications and Program Support Manager

Lexi joined LHA’s staff in 2022 after graduating from Juniata College.  She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Social Advocacy with a Psychology Minor. Her college career included serving as President of the Black Student Union; Treasurer of the First Generation Fellowship Club; and Historian of the Cultural Club for Latinex Students. She studied abroad as a Speedwell Scholarship Recipient through AFS USA.  With a continued commitment to cultural growth, Lexi recently enrolled and completed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Development Institute in the Class of 2023.  Her history of successful program facilitation & support, especially in the areas of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, is already providing tremendous value to LHA and the people we serve.  Lexi is currently responsible for supporting Leadership Harrisburg Area’s programs, editing and publishing The Community Caller, facilitating Board Strong Certifications, and for supporting the daily operations of the organization. Lexi completed the Beyond Leadership program in February 2022.  The love of her life is her cat, Zen, who demands attention her every waking minute and usually gets it!

Chardan Huston

Office and Operations Manager

Chardan “Charlie” Huston is a dynamic professional with over 15 years of experience in customer service, public administration, community engagement, and communications. She brings a versatile skill set and a passion for relationship-building, strategic outreach, and efficient operations to her new role with Leadership Harrisburg Area. Charlie is proud to have served as a 2023 Public Safety Speaker for LHA’s Community Leadership Series and was also a Beyond Leadership participant, further deepening her commitment to servant leadership and community development.

Currently serving as Office and Operations Manager, Charlie oversees financial and administrative functions, including income and expense tracking, donor stewardship, fundraising support, and process improvement. She also manages inventory and logistics for ongoing programs and events, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. Charlie previously held the role of Director of Community Relations and Engagement for the City of Harrisburg’s Bureau of Police, where she led communications, public events, and stakeholder partnerships—highlighted by organizing the city’s large-scale National Night Out. Prior to that, she served as Deputy City Clerk for the City.

Her earlier career includes pivotal roles at the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and the Pennsylvania Winery Association, where she led membership growth, digital marketing, and event coordination. Charlie began her professional journey in New York City, building a strong foundation in marketing and executive administration. A graduate of St. John’s University with a B.S. in Communication Arts, Charlie is known for her resourcefulness, strategic thinking, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments—making her a valuable asset to any team or mission-driven organization. Charlie is the mom to a Track & Field Superstar that keeps her running nonstop!