Leadership Council San Mateo County

06/08/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓

What began as a room full of strangers became a network of trusted colleagues, collaborators, and friends committed to making San Mateo County stronger.

On June 5, Leadership Council SMC celebrated the Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders Class of 2026 as they completed ten months of learning, challenge, collaboration, reflection, and growth.

Nearly 200 graduates, family members, friends, alumni, elected officials, coaches, and community leaders gathered to celebrate this important milestone and welcome the newest members of our alumni community.

Congratulations to the Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders Class of 2026! We can't wait to see the impact you'll continue to make in your organizations, communities, and across San Mateo County.

📖 Read the full graduation story:
www.tinyurl.com/Class2026News

05/21/2026

Yesterday, our team proudly accepted the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year Award from CalNonprofits. Thank you, Assemblymember Diane Papan (D21), for recognizing and honoring our work.

05/06/2026

We are hiring a Leadership Program Manager!

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of leadership, community, and impact while helping shape immersive leadership experiences across San Mateo County.

What makes this opportunity unique:
✔ Work directly with leaders across sectors
✔ Build a powerful, countywide network
✔ Gain insider insight into regional issues
✔ Develop high-impact program and operations skills
✔ Help shape leadership experiences that matter

Are you organized, people-centered, and passionate about civic engagement? Then this job is for you!

Do you know someone who would be perfect? Please share this opportunity with them.

📄 Job description: www.tinyurl.com/ProgMgr042026
📧 To apply, send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

05/01/2026

Today’s the day!

Applications for the 2026-2027 Leadership Council SMC Immersion Programs are due by midnight tonight.

-Leadership CORPS for senior leaders
-Emerging Leaders for early to mid-career leaders

If this opportunity has been on your mind, do not wait. Take the next step today.

Watch our Information Session to learn what you need to know before applying:
www.tinyurl.com/InfoSessVideo26

Apply now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/apply27! Applications submitted after tonight’s midnight deadline will be added to our waiting list.

http://www.tinyurl.com/InfoSessVideo26

Immersion Program, Info Session, 2026-2027

04/30/2026

Is our 10-month immersive leadership program worth the time?

Four San Mateo County Chamber CEOs say yes. Through Leadership CORPS, they’ve built trusted relationships, gained critical insight, and are delivering stronger partnerships and better results across our region. Read their story: www.tinyurl.com/ChamberCEOsImpact2026

Applications close tomorrow (May 1). Apply to join the Class of 2027, Leadership CORPS or Emerging Leaders)!

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.

04/24/2026

We’re counting down… ONE WEEK LEFT until the May 1 deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 Leadership Council SMC Immersion Programs.. Leadership CORPS for senior leaders.. Emerging Leaders for early to mid-career leaders

If you have been thinking about investing in your leadership, this is the moment.

NEW: Learn what you need to know before applying
Watch our recent Information Session: www.tinyurl.com/InfoSessVideo26

Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026

Apply today: www.surveymonkey.com/r/apply27
Explore our programs: www.leadershipcouncilsmc.org/programs
About us: www.leadershipcouncilsmc.org
Questions: [email protected]

04/24/2026

“Having a concrete framework for preparing for important conversations will be very helpful.”

That was a common takeaway from today’s LEAD Local: Leadership Presence: The Human Advantage in an AI World, led by executive leadership coach .

In a world increasingly shaped by AI, today’s focus was on the human skills that matter most. Participants explored how to prepare for high-stakes conversations, understand their audience, and communicate with clarity and intention. They left with something simple but powerful: a practical framework they can immediately apply to real conversations and presentations ahead.

What’s Next? If you missed this one, there are still two more opportunities to attend a LEAD Local workshop: www.tinyurl.com/LEADLocal2026:

Turning Aspirations into Achievement: A Crash Course on Luck with Tina Seelig
April 27 | 9:00–11:30 a.m.
Only a few spots left. Registration closes TOMORROW, Friday, 4/24/26!

Strategic Thinking for Complex Times with Sharvari Shetty
May 15 | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Ready for an Immersive Program?
There’s just one week left to apply for Leadership Council SMC’s Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders Class of 2027. Applications are due Friday, 5/1/26: www.surveymonkey.com/r/apply27.

Questions? Visit Leadership Council SMC at www.leadershipcouncilsmc.org or email [email protected].

04/22/2026

We’re Hiring a Leadership Program Manager!

Ready to inspire growth and foster collaboration for leaders across of San Mateo - Government?

Job Description: www.tinyurl.com/ProgMgr042026

We're looking for a leader who is passionate about San Mateo County, organized, and proactive, to manage our transformative Immersion Programs: www.leadershipcouncilsmc.org/programs

Important Notes:
> Apply by emailing [email protected], subject line: “Leadership Program Manager”
> Include resume and cover letter describing your interest.

NOTE: Applications via LinkedIn Easy Apply or other platforms will not be reviewed.

Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your networks!

04/20/2026

We’re excited to share that Leadership Council San Mateo County was featured on Bay Area Cares (102.9 KBLX)!

Margi Bogart Power and Kaarin Anderson Hardy joined Morris Knight to discuss how we are strengthening County of San Mateo - Government leaders and fostering public-private relationships to spark innovation for a thriving region.

Listen here (or at kblx.com):
https://kblx.com/podcast-player/?a=2bce7903-d550-40c9-be33-8949a258dea7&n=Bay+Area+Cares+Podcast&i=1441

Curious to learn more? Join our final virtual Information Session this Wednesday, 4/22/26, 8-9 am (https://tinyurl.com/InfoSess042226) to explore the Class of 2027 Immersion Programs.

Apply by 5/1/26 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/apply27).

04/15/2026

Are you ready to build meaningful relationships across your community?

For Angenette Lau, her experience led to action.

Through Leadership Council SMC’s Immersion Program, she built relationships and gained insight into the needs of youth and families across San Mateo County. What started as a Community Acceleration Project in Leadership Council San Mateo County's Emerging Leaders program became an ongoing commitment to serve on the Advisory Board.

“Once you learn how systems work and who is served, you can’t stay on the sidelines.”

Angenette’s story illustrates the powerful experience of Leadership Council SMC’s Immersion Programs. You can read it here: https://www.leadershipcouncilsmc.org/news/alumnas-journey-to-civic-engagement