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 20, 2024

Immersion Programs

via Zoom

Application Deadline-Community Acceleration Project (CAP)

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.

invite only EVENT

August 20, 2024

Immersion Programs

1 - 2 pm, via Zoom

Info Session—Community Acceleration Project (CAP)

What’s a Community Acceleration Project (CAP) Team and why does my organization need one? Attend this CAP Information Session to find out.

invite only EVENT

May 22, 2024

Leadership Skills Programs

Virtual

2024 LeadingBetter Summit

day-long Summit. Brought to you in partnership with Louisville Leadership

invite only EVENT

April 26, 2024

Elected Leaders Programs

San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Avenue, San Mateo

When Everyone Leads for Elected Leaders

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.

invite only EVENT

April 24, 2024

Immersion Programs

via Zoom

Info Sessions for Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders Programs 2024-2025

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.

invite only EVENT

March 14, 2024

Leadership Skills Programs

via Zoom

Conversation Strategies for Challenging Times

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.

invite only EVENT

February 29, 2024

Leadership Skills Programs

Location varies by date.

Leadership Lab: Talents to Strengths

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.

invite only EVENT

January 30, 2024

Community Events

Menlo Park City Hall and Virtual Options

Candidate Forum - SMC District 4

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.

invite only EVENT

November 28, 2023

Leadership Skills Programs

12 noon - 1:30 p.m. PT via Zoom

Culture Wars in the Classroom

Join us for a timely, in-depth discussion of the mounting legislation that is dictating how American classrooms are run.

invite only EVENT