Connecting, Inspiring,
and Educating Leaders

Through immersive training programs, educational events, and powerful professional relationships.

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Our Programs

Leadership Immersion Programs

Ten-month intensive and experiential civics and leadership development programs for individuals from business, government, and nonprofits that will accelerate their organizational and community impact.

Leadership CORPS

For Established Senior-Level Leaders

Designed for senior-level leaders, CORPS provides broad and deep knowledge of San Mateo County, personal training in strength-based leadership skills, and peer-to-peer connection and networking.

Emerging Leaders

Designed for Rising Stars

Career-changing professional development for rising leaders, the Emerging Leaders Program is built on a framework of civic knowledge, transformational leadership skill development, and hands-on community engagement.

Our Strengths

Strong communities require leaders who are connected, knowledgeable, and targeted in their efforts to create positive change.

Cross-sector

All three sectors — government, nonprofit, and business — must work together to find innovative solutions to problems.

Diverse

The people of San Mateo County must see local leaders as a reflection of their communities, as representatives who understand their concerns and challenges.

Countywide

A countywide approach to civic leadership development is the right solution for San Mateo County.

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What People Say About Us

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.

Sarah Lucas

General Partner, Lucas Venture Group, Founding Board Member

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.

Joseph Ibe

Business Owner, Founding Board Membe

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.

Kate Korsh

Fundraising Professional, Founding Board Member