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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
May 15, 2026
San Mateo Public Library, Oak Room, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Strategic thinking is a skill every leader can build. This workshop teaches you to step back, focus on what matters, and lead with clarity, confidence, and influence.
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April 27, 2026
Community Events
Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 9:00 - 11:30 am
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April 23, 2026
Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 12 pm
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March 4, 2026
Immersion Programs
via Zoom
Which Leadership Immersion Program is right for you? Attend an Info Session to find out. Note: All 2026 Sessions have passed. Click on the event for the link for the video.
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February 19, 2026
Filoli House & Gardens, 8:30 am - 3 pm
Step away from the noise of daily demands and immerse yourself in the arts as a powerful catalyst for reflection and new thinking.
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November 12, 2025
Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Sign up for this 3-Workshop LEAD Local ELEVATE Package! Participants will gain technical skills—resilience, clarity, and presence—to thrive in the complexity of today’s fast-changing world.
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November 12, 2025
CZI Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 12 noon
This half-day workshop will provide practices to help you stay grounded and lead effectively during times of ambiguity.
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October 29, 2025
Pacifica City Hall, Pacifica, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Explore the impacts of climate change along our coastline and see how local communities are responding in this half-day workshop.
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October 1, 2025
CZI Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
A full day of workshops designed to enhance your ability to communicate, engage authentically, and build trust through communications.
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Past Events
September 20, 2024
Immersion Programs
via Zoom
Attention SMC Nonprofits, Cities, Government Agencies, and Commissions! Apply for a Community Acceleration Project Team to help your organization improve services, tackle a project, or capitalize on an opportunity.
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August 20, 2024
Immersion Programs
1 - 2 pm, via Zoom
What’s a Community Acceleration Project (CAP) Team and why does my organization need one? Attend this CAP Information Session to find out.
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May 22, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual
day-long Summit. Brought to you in partnership with Louisville Leadership
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April 26, 2024
Elected Leaders Programs
San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Avenue, San Mateo
Are you an elected leader in SMC’s city/county councils? Join your elected peers for this innovative, professional development workshop designed for you in your leadership role.
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April 24, 2024
Immersion Programs
via Zoom
Is Leadership CORPS (for senior leaders) or Emerging Leaders (for rising leaders) right for you? Attend an Info Session and be inspired! Learn all you need to know and why you should apply.
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March 14, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
via Zoom
Discover strategies you can use to be a courageous conversation leader at this free, lunchtime, leadership workshop. A Leadership Council Learning event facilitated by Inclusion Counts.
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February 29, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
Location varies by date.
Leaders of all levels: Register today for this professional development that will help you explore your leadership strengths in a dynamic, interactive, peer learning experience.
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January 30, 2024
Community Events
Menlo Park City Hall and Virtual Options
Hear from the five candidates for SMC Board of Supervisors, District 4. The top two vote getters will move on to the general election in November.
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November 28, 2023
Leadership Skills Programs
12 noon - 1:30 p.m. PT via Zoom
Join us for a timely, in-depth discussion of the mounting legislation that is dictating how American classrooms are run.
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