Alumni Celebrate Connections

Alums were excited to be together! Left photo, Left to right: Richard Hackmann, Monroe Labouisse, Kate Hiester, Maureen Garrett, Kim Oliff, Gordon Clark, Tami Strauss, Theresa De Dios, Julie King, Claire Bleymaier, Phoebe Shin Venkat; Right top: Matthew Chidester, Josh Gevertz, and Federico Pacheco; Right bottom: LaSaundra Gutter, Amy McHugh, and Susan Kokores.

What a fun party! We hope all of our alumni had a wonderful time at Leadership Council SMC Alumni Party. Graduates from Classes of 2022, 2023, 2024, Immersion Programs joined in a night filled with connections, conversations, and celebration.

They checked-in with old friends and forged new connections over yummy tacos and margaritas. The evening flew by too quickly!

Susan Kokores, President, San Mateo County Commission on the Status of Women and inaugural Leadership CORPS Class of 2022 alumna, said it perfectly:

"It was a great alumni celebration!!! I reconnected with Class of 2022 classmates, and met other Alumni in person who I had only seen virtually. I heard stories of high-impact collaborations among alumni who are taking advantage of the powerful network you are all creating for us! These in-person conversations mean a lot to all of us—I can't wait for the next one!" 

A special thank you goes to the Alumni Advisory Council led by Tonaka Kendrick, our dedicated board members who joined us, Chef Gilly’s who catered our dinner, and Skyway Center for hosting us. 

Join This Community of Leaders

Connecting and inspiring extraordinary leaders is what we do. To become part of this amazing alumni community, apply by May 1, 2025, for the Leadership CORPS or Emerging Leaders Class of 2026. Learn more at www.leadershipcouncilsmc.org/programs.