LEANNE JOHNSTON, Director of Client Services, Graduates from Leadership Portland

June, 2009 - The commencement ceremony for the Portland Business Alliance's "Leadership Portland" was held June 4th, 2009, and marked Leanne Johnston's graduation from the year-long program.  Selected to participate in Leadership Portland from a large pool of business professionals, Leanne worked to perfect her already spectacular leadership skills.  Moreover, the curriculum included monthly day-long programs that explored both local and regional economic growth and sustainability dynamics.  Leanne also took part in a "Community Impact Project," in which her team developed marketing tools and strategies for a local alternative eduation program.  Job well done, Leanne!