Impact San Diego and LEADership Action Team Initiative
The Impact San Diego program is a series of nine issues-oriented seminars held from September to May for one full day each month. Described as a "Master's Degree" on San Diego, it provides a big picture of the major issues facing the San Diego region. These seminars are created by the LEAD staff and the Program Advisory Council, with the aid and expertise of area decision-makers. Approximately 55 class members are selected to participate each year.
In addition to the seminars, smaller action teams are organized as part of the Leadership Action Team Initiative. The Leadership Action Team provides assistance to area nonprofit organization as well as enhances each participant's leadership, teambuilding and collaborative skills. These projects also provide an opportunity for the class to leave a tangible contribution to the region. The motto of the initiative is: "Learn, Experience and Leave a Footprint!"
Projects are selected each year based on their correlation to the curriculum guidelines, including the ability to complete the project in five months, as well as be successfully integrated into the overall curriculum strategy. The results of these efforts will be reported to an audience of LEAD graduates, community stakeholders, agency partners and the general public at the conclusion of the seminar series.
A Look Back at the Class of 2008
The Stories of LEAD – Class of 2008 Yearbook
Annual Visionary Awards
2008 Herbert G. Klein Winner
Class of 2008 Finalists' Bios & Photos
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Welcome Class of 2009
The competitive selection process for the Class of 2009 is complete and the LEAD board and staff welcome and congratulate the 57 bright and enthusiastic individuals who will participate in the upcoming 9-month Impact San Diego Series.
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Special Thanks to the Seminar Series Sponsor ~ The San Diego Union-Tribune
> Schedule and Seminar Themes
> Class of 2009 Ground Rules, Developed & Adopted on 9/18/08
2009 Annual Visionary Awards
> Herbert G. Klein Award
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Congratulations to the 2009 Herbert G. Klein Award Finalists!
> View complete bios and headshots
Bob Benson, Director, Service & Civic Leadership
University of California San Diego Extension
Karen Bucey, Small Business Liaison
City of San Diego
Kevin Crawford, Fire Chief
City of Carlsbad
Shaina Gross, Community Impact Manager
United Way of San Diego County
Donna Marie Robinson, Vice President, Community/Commercial Lending
San Diego National Bank
Seminar Host and Sponsor
AMN Healthcare
About the Session
Agenda
Biographies
Special acknowledgement & thanks to Steve Wehn and James C. Clark for their significant contribution to this session.
PowerPoints and handouts available upon request.
Seminar Hosts and Sponsors
San Diego Zoo
High Tech High
About the Session
Agenda
Biographies
Special acknowledgement & thanks to Victoria Garrison (’99), Chair, Alumni Association & Former Board of Directors, LEAD San Diego; Kathy Myers (’08), San Diego Zoo – Zoological Society of San Diego; Simi Bumia, High Tech High Learning; Kurt Chilcott, LEAD Trust Member & CDC Small Business Finance; and Hall Dunning (’08), Herb G. Klein Award Recipient & Barney & Barney.
PowerPoint and handouts available upon request.
Seminar Hosts and Sponsors
United States Navy Region Southwest
San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC)
About the Session
Briefings & Itinerary
Biographies
Handouts available upon request.
Seminar Hosts and Sponsors
MCRD
PowerPoint available upon request.
Seminar Hosts and Sponsors
Mexico Business Center
Office of the Governor, Baja California
About the Session
Venue Descriptions
Special acknowledgement & thanks to James Clark, Director General, Mexico Business Center, Steve Williams, Partner, SENTRE Partners, and Juan Tintos Funcke, State Director of Public and International Relations, Baja California for their unique contributions to this program.
Seminar Hosts & Sponsors
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
About the Session
Agenda
Biographies
Special thanks & acknowledgement to Undersheriff Bill Gore, Commander Lori Bird (08), Scott Silverman, Founder, Second Chance, and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for their intellectual capital and guidance.
Seminar Hosts and Sponsors
The University Club
Centre City Development Corporation
Port of San Diego
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
About the Session
Agenda
Biographies
Special thanks & acknowledgement to Phil Blair (83), Pat Libby, Derek Danziger (08), Casey Cleveland Falkner (08), Ryan Hall (09), and CJ Lucke (03).
Seminar Hosts and Sponsors
National University
About the Session
Agenda
Biographies
Special thanks & acknowledgement to Drew Schlosberg, SD Union-Tribune, Ben Hueso, SD City Council President, Scott Peters (’95), Port of San Diego, Dennis Morgigno, Channel 4 San Diego, Cheryl Alethia Phelps, San Diego Foundation, Benjamin Haddad, LEAD Board of Directors, Mr. Ernest Rady, Various Boards, and Larry Fitch (‘01f), LEAD Board of Directors.
Powerpoint and handouts available upon request.
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
