PORTSMOUTH -- Leadership Seacoast honored the most recent group of 39 emerging and existing leaders with a graduation ceremony at The Atlantic Grill on June 11, 2025.

The Class of 2025 is the 37th class to graduate from the community leadership program, which is framed around regional issues that have a direct impact on the lives of Seacoast residents. Over seven months, the group engaged in daylong interactive presentations and discussions, shared experiences, events, socials, and individual learning opportunities.

Prior to celebrating their accomplishment, the group spent the day at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye, where they participated in a series of engaging activities focused on connection and recognizing the intersectionality of the topics explored during the program year.

“This class asked the hard-hitting questions critical for understanding today’s issues and creating the change they wish to see,” said Executive Director Lori Waltz. “They are an incredible group of leaders, and I’m looking forward to seeing their work throughout the Seacoast as alumni.”

Annually, Leadership Seacoast unites civically engaged individuals from the region and provides them with a unique learning experience. The program consists of 10 themed program days with interactive presentations from subject matter experts, discussions, experiential programming, site visits, and networking opportunities. Applications for the 2026 program year are now being accepted and can be found at www.leadershipseacoast.org.

Leadership Seacoast would like to extend a special thank you to the 2025 Silver Partners, Kennebunk Savings Bank, Novocure, ReVision Energy, and Meredith Village Savings Bank for their generous support this year. 

Individuals Honored Include:

About Leadership Seacoast

Based in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, Leadership Seacoast is a nonprofit community leadership organization dedicated to enriching and inspiring both emerging and existing leaders within the Seacoast Community. Leadership Seacoast is one of over 3,000 community leadership programs in the U.S. providing the opportunity to meet and learn from those who are actively involved with issues that will shape the future of the Seacoast. Graduates of the program leave with an expanded awareness of the issues impacting the Seacoast region, a network of leaders who can support each other in building a stronger community, and a demonstration of the interconnectedness of the topics covered during the program year.

For more information on becoming a corporate sponsor or program candidate, please visit www.leadershipseacoast.org.