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Showing Up, Building Trust, Creating Impact: Celebrating the Class of 2026

Celebrating the Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders as they complete a transformative year of learning, connection, and reflection.

How Leadership CORPS Helped Chamber Leaders Better Serve Their Business Communities

Is a 10-month leadership program worth the time? Four Chamber CEOs share how Leadership CORPS is strengthening leadership, accelerating partnerships, and improving decision-making across San Mateo County.

Leadership Presence: The Human Advantage in an AI World

Leaders sharpened their presence in an AI-driven world, gaining practical tools and a clear framework to approach real conversations with confidence, clarity, and intention.

We Are Hiring!

We are looking for a Leadership Program Manager! Send your resume and cover letter to info@leadershipcouncilsmc.org by May 15, 2026.

Genentech: Building Leaders Who Think Beyond the Workplace

How does one company’s investment in leadership help a county thrive? Through Leadership Council SMC programs, Genentech employees gain insight, build relationships, and contribute to meaningful community impact.

Leading with Creativity: LEAD Local Arts & Culture Day

At our sold-out LEAD Local: Arts & Culture workshop, leaders explored mindful creativity as a leadership practice and deepened their understanding of how the arts strengthen community and civic life across San Mateo County.

Alumna’s Journey to Civic Engagement

Immersion Program alumna, Angenette Lau, turned her program inspiration into meaningful community action, strengthening support for youth and families across San Mateo County.

Lifelong Learning, Even at the Top

For tech CEO Malcolm Scovil, leadership means continual learning—stretching beyond comfort to keep curiosity and inspiration at the core.

Emerging Leaders Help More SMC Residents Get Lifesaving Care

Our Emerging Leaders participants partnered with BACHAC to expand access to free mammograms, strengthening outreach, building trust, and increasing screenings to improve health equity for underserved SMC residents.