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Leadership San Jose

The Region's Premiere Leadership Program.

Leadership San Jose is one of the longest running civic leadership programs serving Silicon Valley’s largest city, San Jose. Established Over 30 years ago, Leadership San Jose identifies emerging leaders within San Jose and exposes them to a broad range of issues that impact the city’s economic prosperity and quality of life.

2022 cohort application
CALLING ALL ALumni

Are You A Leadership San Jose Alumni?
We Would Love to Stay Connected!

CLASS OF?

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With over 882 alumni, we want to make sure you are in our Leadership San Jose alumni database so we can keep invite you to alumni gathering and networking events throughout the year!

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Strengthening Community Leaders

Leadership San Jose (LSJ) is the region’s premiere leadership training program. With a class of 35 members, LSJ engages in a rigorous 10-part, application-based program that brings together emerging and established professionals within the San Jose metropolitan area and exposes them to a broad range of issues that impact the region’s economic prosperity and quality of life, with a goal of increasing participants’ civic, political, philanthropic and/or community service engagement.

35 Class Members

A diverse and passionate group of emerging and established leaders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

10 Month Committment

Our cohort meets once a month for an entire day filled with different speakers, activities, interactive tours and lots of time to interact with fellow cohort members.

Class Projects

Cohort members complete a chosen, community-based project that gives back to San Jose by donating time and services to a regional non-profit.

A WOrd From Our Alumni



Join 880+ Of Our Alumni Who Are Well-Versed With The Foundation Of Our City And Have A Relentless Passion For Its Well Being.

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“I recommend Leadership San Jose to newcomers to the area and long-time residents alike. LSJ shares the perspective of many community viewpoints, from public safety, cyclical poverty, emergency response, arts and culture and more. The program gives access to community and business leaders and engages members in a meaningful way through conversation, debate, group projects and of course, after-class socializing. Make friends and learn to love San Jose more by joining LSJ.”
Cat Cvengros — Vice President of Development & Marketing, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
”Leadership San Jose is not only teaching about leadership opportunities, but is a great networking opportunity, with a fully engaged All Star Alumni. It has been a joy to tour the many places in our city that cover a broad range of issues that impact us all. These occasions provide the tools to dive in and make a difference. If the City of San Jose is important to you, and you would like to really be involved in the inner workings, I would highly recommend Leadership San Jose.
Debbie Caminiti — Project Manager, Adobe
Leadership San Jose has offered me a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about the city I live, work, and play in.  It has made an invaluable impact on my career and connection to San Jose during its short ten-month duration, and I have gotten more out of this program than I ever could have imagined. I’ve made 34 new life-long connections with my classmates.  I entered LSJ as someone looking to grow, and I leave as a future leader and champion for my community.
Monique Nou — Director of Membership & Events, The Silicon Valley Organization
Leadership San Jose Alumni

We Have A Very Diverse Group Of 882+ Alumni

10 Month Program

A Day in The Life
Of A Leadership San jose Cohort Member

Retreat & Class Projects Overview

Meet the class members and preview the community project options to make an impact on homelessness.

Local Government

Overview of San Jose’s assets, priorities and vision for the future

The Present & Future Of Work

Insights into the major trends shaping the economy; how the nature of work is changing; how organizations and individuals are adapting; and specific programs in place to ensure the economy and organizations are diverse and inclusive.

Public Health

Discuss why it is in everyone’s interest that every community member has access to regular health care. Talk about healthy living, healthy eating and healthy aging.

Arts, Culture & Placemaking

Expand awareness of San Jose’s unique cultural scene, inspire a deeper engagement with the arts, and develop an understanding of art as placemaking.

Public Safety

Understand the structure, functions and state of public safety in San Jose. This day includes an overview of the County’s rehabilitation and re-entry programs. In addition, learn how the Office of Emergency Management coordinates disaster preparedness and emergency response efforts.

Quality Of Life (Transportation & Parks)

What contributes to a good quality of life in San Jose? Explore issues that create a good quality of life, including parks, placemaking and transit.

Economic Divide

Explore the root causes of the economic divide. Hear from organizations working to make changes to improve the situation.

Public Education

Explore the three primary realms of Public Education: Early Childhood Education, K-12 and Post-Secondary. Hear the perspectives of experts, tour a high school classroom and have plenty of opportunity to engage in dialogue.

Putting It All Together

Develop a personal civic engagement plan and reflect on the program year. Learn about the class projects including outcomes and challenges.
Grow Your Network, Discover San Jose

Where People From The Private, Public And Non-Profit Sector Come Together To Enhance The Quality Of Life In San Jose

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Want To Join The Class Of 2021?

Recruitment for our class of 2021 is underway! This year we plan to kick-off the program in September. Please fill out the form if you are interested in learning more about what the cost and what the program will look like next year!

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The Cohort

Congrats to Our Class of Of 2020

AJ Elias

Vice President of Retail Delivery | Meriwest Credit Union

Aletha Fulgham

Assistant Director | El Camino Health

Alex Powell

Chief of Staff | City of San Jose

Alyssa Erickson

Program Manager | SV Creates

Alyssa Lynch

Superintendent | Metro Education District

Andrew Leung

Vice President, Private Client Advisor | Bank of America

Ashley Pourroy

Community Development Manager | Urban Community

Bill Lee

| Martha's Kitchen

Brian Azzopardi

Project Manager | Blach Construction

Carlene Schmidt

Development Director| The Health Trust

Carlos Acosta

| San Jose Police Department

Carlos DaSilva

Senior Employee Services Manager | Oracle

Cary Chien

IP Attorney/Litigator | Hopkins Carley

Chris Enders

Senior Development Manager | The Core Companies

Darlene Dueck

7th Grade World History Teacher  | San Jose Unified School District

Deb Kramer

Executive Director | Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful

Edward Lambing

Assistant Chief Engineer, Capital Improvement Design | San Jose Water Company

Elizabeth Klar

Area Operations Manager | Lehigh Hanson

George Zafiris

Owner | Bill's Café

Janine Ramirez

Regional Director of Community Engagement | Rocketship Charter School

Jessica Stanford

| Applied Materials

Julie Ott

Director of Events | Valley Medical Center Foundation

Julia Stoner

Manager | El Camino Health

Kyle Bergner

Project Manager | Cupertino Electric Inc.

Mary Alcazar

| VTA

Matt Albert

Partner | Deloitte

Matt Springer

BSA Officer, VP FIU | Tech CU

Michelle Dreyband

| genArts

Nathan Roselin

Attorney | Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel

Paul Ring

Executive Vice President | Urban Catalyst

Robert Kulick

Project Manager | Cupertino Electric Inc.

Sherilyn Tran

Civic Engagement Manager | Santa Clara Valley Water District

Stan McFadden

| San Jose Police Department

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