Announcing W’s 2025 Leadership Academy Class
W – A Community of Young Professionals is excited to introduce 2025 Leadership Academy Class.
This year’s class represents a dynamic group of emerging leaders from diverse industries across the region. Selected for their exceptional potential and commitment to professional growth, these 25 individuals are poised to make a significant impact in their respective fields and the broader community.
Leadership Academy is designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge and networks needed to excel as leaders within their organizations and the community. These young professionals will embark on a six-week journey focused on leadership training, community engagement and professional development opportunities.
Leadership Academy Class of 2025
Kesav Bhakta, Keystone Solid Surfaces
Blakely Bittel, Textron Aviation
Courtney Campbell, INTRUST Bank
Hunter Clarke, Textron Aviation
Kaiser Cleburn, Textron Aviation
Kayla Creed, Textron Aviation
Allison Day, Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc.
Sidney Dreifort, AGH CPAs & Advisors
Liza Elliott, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Katie Fernando, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Aunika Hottle, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Taylor Johnson, Wichita Marriott
Morgan Lajoie, CrossWinds Casino
Rene Luna Reyes, Costco Wholesale
Matthew Mellinger, Cargill Protein Group
Amy Nichols, Emprise Bank
Thomas Papadatos, Network Kansas
Matthew Parrish, Emprise Bank
Alexander Robbins, Butler Community College
Connor Scanlon, Emprise Bank
Colt Shivers, Fidelity Bank
Sarah Simister, Social Innovation Lab
Vandana Willis, Credit Union of America
Joshua Willson, CGP Group, LLC
Aubrey Young, Kansas Aviation Museum
