About LEAD

LEAD is a nonprofit organization focused on developing community leaders who can provide a catalyst for creating a better future for San Diego. LEAD provides local emerging leaders with an overview of the region and the issues that impact it, access to San Diego's leadership, and a network of people and organizations that help.

Participants of LEAD are concerned about San Diego, have the desire to take a leadership role in creating positive change for the region, and are looking for opportunities to build on their existing leadership skills.

Our Mission

LEAD provides intense issue-oriented programming, leadership skill building and community volunteerism opportunities to a growing set of regional leaders who understand and can respond to the quality of life challenges facing the greater San Diego region.

Vision

To advance the prosperity of the greater San Diego region through a collaborative network of connected knowledgeable, able and active community leaders. To accomplish this we:

Strengthen existing leaders within the community and help emerging leaders meet their full potential;

Engage the community on important regional issues and trends; and take action through region-wide problem solving to help inform policymaking processes and execute community initiatives.

Values

Activate LEAD graduates
Practice regional stewardship
Embrace diversity
Promote a high quality of life
Stimulate economic opportunity
Encourage community collaboration
Develop high quality leadership

Established in 1981, LEAD San Diego is one of the oldest and most prestigious community leadership organizations in the nation and is highly regarded throughout the greater San Diego region. LEAD San Diego’s influential members represent all sectors of our community and are dedicated to providing leadership that is dynamic, meaningful, and relevant. LEAD San Diego, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation