‘By community people, for their community’
Walquiria Medina of Quincy graduates from the Leadership Institute of North Central Washington Wednesday night. Her community project “¿Hablamos de dinero?” aims to provide financial literary workshops for mothers.
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The 16 graduates of the Leadership Institute of North Central Washington gather on stage for a group photo after they receive their certificates. The group participated in a 20-week course focused on empowering residents to advocate for children, families and their communities.
Melissa Boord of Electric City receives her certificate from Leadership Institute of North Central Washington Wednesday night. Her community project was titled “Trees of Sharing,” with the goal of making sure families facing financial hardship still had a Christmas tree and presents for the holiday season.
Gabriela Delgado Hernández of Chelan graduated from the Leadership Institute of North Central Washington Wednesday night. Her community project “Creando Comunidades” focused on uniting communities like Royal City with tools to strengthen social cohesion and community well-being.
Jessica Jacobo of Quincy completed the 20-week long Leadership Institute of North Central Washington, graduating Wednesday night. Her community project “Sound Beginnings” aims to connect bilingual Quincy children with a program focused on music and movement.
Abril Lopez of Ephrata gets her photo taken at the Leadership Institute of North Central Washington graduation Wednesday night. Her community project “Community Health Fair” is an event that will help address barriers in healthcare by creating an environment where people can get education, preventive screenings and make connections with healthcare professionals.
Leadership Institute of North Central Washington Site Coordinator Summer Hess shakes Ephrata Mayor Steve Oliver's hand. Oliver, alongside the Ephrata City Council passed a proclamation which declared Feb. 4, 2026, Leadership Institute of NCW Day in the city.
EPHRATA — Sixteen emerging community leaders from across North Central Washington graduated Wednesday evening from the Leadership Institute of NCW, a bilingual civic‑engagement program. The celebration, held at the Ephrata Recreation Center, marked the completion of a 20‑session course rooted in the nationally recognized Parent Leadership Training Institute framework.
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