• INFLUENCE San Diego - A threeday crash course on San Diego ’ s business and civic landscape .
• Public Leadership Institute - A comprehensive training program for business people who are interested in either elected or appointed public office .
• San Diego Young Leaders - A quarterly program designed to create community awareness and connect San Diego ’ s emerging leaders .
Peter Seidler
Dan Shea
Lidia S . Martinez
Jay Flatley
LEAD Alumni : connected and at work
The rewards of LEAD San Diego ’ s programs do not end when the program is complete . Through the Alumni Association , program participants continue their leadership journey via events featuring key decision-makers , personal leadership development , and networking opportunities with other graduates and current program participants . “ We are at a time when more people are becoming engaged in social change , and they need help channeling that passion in a productive way . LEAD is here to help ,” Fitzsimons said .
LEAD is developing a volunteer matching service , which pairs eager and prepared graduates with board service or volunteer opportunities to help advance the region . By joining , Alumni Association members are able to pay it forward and help contribute financial support of LEAD San Diego ’ s programming for future participants .
Community and Corporate Support
To provide its high-caliber programming , LEAD relies on the support of corporate and community
Patti Roscoe partners . LEAD is grateful for and proud of its long-standing relationship with Southwest Airlines . This year , LEAD is honored to recognize Lidia Martinez , Southwest ’ s Manager of Community Affairs & Grassroots , as its Graduate of the Year .
LEAD ’ s Visionary Awards
On June 14 , LEAD will celebrate individuals who are making a significant impact on our region at the 16th Annual Visionary Awards . Up to 1,000 civic , community , and business leaders attend this event . Leaders are recognized for lifetime achievement , regional collaboration , economic opportunity , cross-border collaboration and excellence in community leadership .
For information , visit : www . sdchamber . org / lead
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