Events

We host community speaker events and learning opportunities to help you continually grow and inspire others as a leader. We expand your community knowledge, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect you to others who want to collaboratively solve local issues.

Upcoming Events

June 14, 2023

Immersion Programs

Virtual via Zoom

Join an Info Session—Community Acceleration Program for Nonprofits

We invite San Mateo County nonprofits to apply for a Community Acceleration Project (CAP) Team who will help your organization with a project or initiative. Come to an Info Session to learn more!

invite only EVENT

March 30, 2023

Leadership Skills Programs

Virtual Online Event

Inclusive Employment Practices for a Diverse Workforce

How can you ensure your staff can bring their whole selves to work? AbilityPath leaders will facilitate a discussion about inclusive practices and share practical strategies for your workplace.

invite only EVENT

March 27, 2023

Immersion Programs

Virtual Online Event

Attend an Info Sessions for Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders Programs

Join us for an Info Session to learn how our 9-month Leadership Immersion Programs can help you accelerate your impact on your organization, community, and San Mateo County.

invite only EVENT

January 12, 2023

Leadership Skills Programs

Virtual Online Event

Hidden Rules of Class

Examine the experience of people who grow up in various economic circumstances and the hidden rules of middle-class environments. This invitation-only discussion will be led by DEIB consultants Inclusion Counts.

invite only EVENT

November 10, 2022

Leadership Skills Programs

Virtual Online Event

Education in the News

The controversy over how issues of race, racism, and diversity are taught in schools is boiling. Inclusion Counts will lead a discussion of laws and regulations affecting the classroom.

invite only EVENT

April 22, 2022

Leadership Skills Programs

Virtual Online Event

Empower Your Team: Putting Words Into Action

Learn to empower your team with practical tools from two expert leadership coaches.

invite only EVENT

April 21, 2022

Community Events

Virtual Online Event

Candidate Forum, District 3, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors

Listen to the recording of the San Mateo County, District 3, Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum held on April 21, 2022. Hosted by Leadership Council SMC and Puente.

invite only EVENT

February 22, 2022

Elected Leaders Programs

Running For Office: How & Why

Be inspired by four of San Mateo County’s elected leaders! In this panel discussion, they’ll share their experiences leading change and recommendations for aspiring leaders.

invite only EVENT

January 25, 2022

Leadership Skills Programs

Virtual

Disrupting Bias: Learn To Be An Inclusion Champion

Join us for professional development to gain confidence in identifying microaggressions and subtle acts of exclusion, and understand and practice how to disrupt them.

invite only EVENT
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Past Events

September 26, 2025

Immersion Programs

Apply online

Community Acceleration Project (CAP) - Apply by Sept 26

San Mateo County nonprofits, government agencies, or commissions can apply to work with one of our Community Acceleration Project (CAP) teams.

invite only EVENT

September 9, 2025

Immersion Programs

1 - 2 pm, via Zoom

Info Session'25—Community Acceleration Project (CAP)

What’s a CAP and why does my organization need one? Attend this CAP Information Session to find out.

invite only EVENT

April 24, 2025

Immersion Programs

via Zoom

Info Sessions for Emerging Leaders and CORPS Programs 2025-2026

Is Leadership CORPS (for senior leaders) or Emerging Leaders (for rising leaders) right for you? Attend an Info Session or drop in for Office Hours to get your questions answered. Learn all you need to know and why you should apply.

Category 3
invite only EVENT

April 3, 2025

Community Events

Carolands Chateau

LEAD 2025: Redefining Leadership in a Changing World

Don’t miss an exceptional afternoon of leadership inspiration at the historic Carolands Chateau. Hear from distinguished speakers Chris Ernst (Chief Learning Officer, Workday) and Kishshana Palmer (CEO, ManageMint) as they share powerful insights on navigating today's leadership challenges.

Category 3
invite only EVENT

March 14, 2025

Leadership Skills Programs

Via Zoom

Purposeful Leadership Program March 2025

Feeling burnt out? With expert coaching, uncover root causes of burnout and develop an action plan so you can focus on the most important aspects of your life.

Category 1
invite only EVENT

February 27, 2025

Elected Leaders Programs

CZI Community Space, Redwood City

Elected Leaders Training 2025

Elected leaders in San Mateo County are invited to this two-day innovative program to help them build relationships, learn best practices for effective governance, and focus on issues that will help them positively impact their elected entities and communities.

Category 2
invite only EVENT

December 10, 2024

Leadership Skills Programs

SSF Library | Parks & Rec

Lead with Strength: Unlock Your Potential with CliftonStrengths

Unlock your leadership potential with CliftonStrengths workshops! Led by Gallup Certified Strengths Coach Alicia Santamaria, learn to use your natural talents as strengths that drive your success.

invite only EVENT

October 26, 2024

Leadership Skills Programs

Virtual via Zoom

Purposeful Leadership Program

Feeling burnt out? Ready to refocus and make space in your life? Spend 3 short hours with expert leadership coaches and move towards leading with more choice, intention, and purpose.

invite only EVENT

September 23, 2024

Community Events

North Fair Oaks Community Center

Board of Supervisors D4 Candidate Forum

Hear from the District 4 Candidates for SMC Board of Supervisors, Lisa Gauthier and Antonio Lopez. Hosted by Thrive Alliance, Choose Children (a project of SVCF), and Leadership Council SMC.

invite only EVENT