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

February 26, 2026

Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 12 pm

Strategic Thinking for Complex Times

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.

invite only EVENT

April 23, 2026

Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 12 pm

Leadership Presence: The Human Advantage in an AI World

invite only EVENT

Past Events

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

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