Leadership programs are a great experience. Leadership Council SMC is doing something special with their immersion programs — they are changing people’s lives. My employees come out of their programs energized. I’ve seen them double down on the work they are doing. I will keep sending people every year. I would send all my employees if I could.

I met so many phenomenal people through Leadership CORPS from a wide variety of public, private, and nonprofit agencies across the County. Beyond an introduction, Leadership CORPS created an opportunity for me to establish relationships that have really expanded my network of community problem solvers. This has been a two-way street in which program alumni feel comfortable reaching out to me, and vice versa!

Recent events have highlighted the urgency of strong, engaged, local communities, and Leadership Council San Mateo County is designed to foster just that, by weaving together emerging and established leaders from across all sectors.

The Leadership Council is comprised of individuals who take action now. The diversity of the group offers a well rounded, wide-spectrum vantage point which is important when engaging in civic and community matters.

Now more than ever we are in need of leaders who are deeply committed and uniquely qualified to work collaboratively to address the county's most challenging issues. Leadership Council SMC brings together talented professionals from a variety of fields to learn about key issues facing the county and how best to leverage their skills and talents for a brighter future for San Mateo.