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Our leadership programs help participants find pathways to make an impact.
We offer two primary paths of professional development to meet the needs of leaders who live or work in San Mateo County.
Our leadership programs help participants find pathways to make an impact.
They are experiential, 10-month, immersive, professional development programs framed around countywide issues, and led by influential leaders and presenters who are experts in their field.
Participants engage in monthly Learning Days that include shared experiences, leadership coaching, and individual and group learning opportunities. Participants build relationships with members of their cohort and with influential leaders in San Mateo County.
Immersion Programs
For Established Senior-Level Leaders
Our Leadership Immersion Programs are 10-month professional development experiences framed around countywide issues, and led by leaders and presenters who are experts in their field.
Participants engage in monthly Learning Days that include shared experiences, leadership skills coaching, and individual and group learning opportunities. During their time together, they build relationships with members of their cohort and with influential leaders in San Mateo County. They leave the program energized by their individual purpose, and with new tools to spark creativity, innovation, and lasting solutions.
Leadership CORPS
For Established Senior-Level Leaders
Designed for senior-level leaders, the Leadership CORPS Program provides broad and deep knowledge of San Mateo County, coaching that expands participants' capabilities, and peer-to-peer connection and networking.
Emerging Leaders
For Established Senior-Level Leaders
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.
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LEAD Local Workshops
LEAD Local is a flexible workshop series designed for our Immersion Program alumni and leaders at all stages who may not have the time for a 10-month cohort experience, but who want the knowledge, skills, and community engagement opportunities in shorter, single-session formats.
Participants can choose to ELEVATE their leadership skills or ENGAGE in deep conversation about the systems, issues, and opportunities shaping San Mateo County.
LEAD Local is modular - Select from our menu of workshops to build your personal leadership journey.
LEAD Local: Elevate
Leadership today demands more than just good intentions. These skill-building workshops to help you lead through change, think strategically, show up with presence, and communicate clearly.
LEAD Local: Engage
The Engage series offers immersive, interactive experiences that provide a deep dive into critical civic issues and systems in San Mateo County. They help action-oriented leaders feel informed and connected.
Applications for Immersion Program Class of 2026 are closed.
Applications for Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders Class of 2027 will open in March 2026.
If you are interested in joining our Wait List, please complete the Class of 2026 application.
San Mateo County Nonprofits - Apply for the 2023-24 Community Acceleration Program by August 1.
The application for the 2023-24 Community Acceleration Program (CAP) is available below. Deadline to apply is August 1, 2023.
