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LEAD San Diego LEAD San Diego exists to enhance the quality of life in our region through a growing network of capable and engaged civic leaders. www.leadsandiego.com

LEAD San Diego, an affiliate of San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, exists to enhance the quality of life in our region through a growing network of capable and engaged civic leaders.

Last call. ⏰ LEAD San Diego Impact applications have been extended, but only through this Friday!Impact is LEAD San Dieg...
06/15/2026

Last call. ⏰ LEAD San Diego Impact applications have been extended, but only through this Friday!

Impact is LEAD San Diego’s flagship community leadership program designed to help professionals:
✅ Understand the industries and issues shaping San Diego
✅ Build meaningful cross-sector relationships
✅ Expand their regional network
✅ Strengthen their leadership perspective
✅ Connect their work to greater community impact

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the next Impact cohort!

Link: 👇
https://sdchamber.org/lead/impact/

Cheers to the Impact Class of 2026! 🎉Over the past 10 months, this cohort has shown up, leaned in, and grown into strong...
06/13/2026

Cheers to the Impact Class of 2026! 🎉

Over the past 10 months, this cohort has shown up, leaned in, and grown into stronger leaders and community advocates: diving deep into the issues and industries that shape San Diego, building lasting relationships, and giving back through hands-on Leadership Action Team projects with local nonprofits.
We’re so proud of what this group has accomplished and excited to see the impact they’ll continue to make across our region. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 👏

Inspired to be part of the next cohort? Applications for Impact Class of 2027 are open now. Link in bio to learn more and apply.

06/12/2026

You already have everything you need to lead - you just haven't been told to use it.

In this episode, Lucy Romero (22 & 25) opens up about the moment Advance became the first space where she felt safe enough to be vulnerable, and the lightbulb realization that flipped her whole approach: stop fixing weaknesses, start leading from strengths.

Executive leadership coach Amanda Flisher (21) joins her to break down what it really takes to own your strengths, advocate for yourself, and step into the rooms where decisions get made, plus why the goal isn't fighting for "one seat," but extending the table for other women too.

🎙️ New episode of LEADing San Diego, out now.
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-5-amanda-flisher-lucy-romero-womens-leadership-confidence/id1896596880?i=1000771868809

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rung3r0Q9WdzNhc8wiMFE?si=FrTY03cARp2HPk46bjRJvg

Youtube: https://youtu.be/U5EDYoO3urE

What if the thing holding you back isn't a gap in your skills - it's that you've never been told to lead with what you'r...
06/11/2026

What if the thing holding you back isn't a gap in your skills - it's that you've never been told to lead with what you're already great at? Executive leadership coach Amanda Flisher (21) and two-time LEAD alum Lucy Romero (22 & 25) get into why women struggle to see their own strengths, what it looks like to stop competing for "one seat" and start extending the table, and the shift that changes everything in Episode 5 of LEADing San Diego, out now!

Links:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5EDYoO3urE&feature=youtu.be

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rung3r0Q9WdzNhc8wiMFE?si=FrTY03cARp2HPk46bjRJvg&nd=1&dlsi=ea7c875e6a6946b6

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-5-amanda-flisher-lucy-romero-womens-leadership-confidence/id1896596880?i=1000771868809

🌟 Introducing the 2026 Visionary Awards Honorees 🌟Each year, LEAD San Diego's Visionary Awards recognize the extraordina...
06/09/2026

🌟 Introducing the 2026 Visionary Awards Honorees 🌟

Each year, LEAD San Diego's Visionary Awards recognize the extraordinary leaders shaping the future of our region through visionary thinking, collaboration, and a deep commitment to meaningful change. It is our distinct honor to announce this year's recipients:

⭐️ The Neil Morgan Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement: Sam Attisha (11), Senior Vice President of Network and Field Operations, Cox Communications
⭐️ LEAD Graduate of the Year: Risa Baron (09), Municipal Manager, Republic Services
⭐️ Innovation & Economic Opportunity Award: James T. Harris, III, D.Ed., President, University of San Diego
⭐️ The Ronald Kendrick Memorial Award for Regional Collaboration: Dr. Tina Ngo Bartel (15), Executive Director, San Diego & Imperial Center of Excellence
⭐️ The Charles Nathanson Memorial Award for Cross-Border Region Building: Maritza Diaz, Chief Executive Officer, ITJ USA, INC.

Seats are still available. Reserve yours at the link:
https://sdchamber.org/event/2026va/

06/08/2026

🏆 Tomorrow’s the day! This year’s Visionary Awards honorees are about to be revealed. Stay tuned as we announce honorees across these celebrated categories:

🌟 The Neil Morgan Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement
🎓 LEAD Graduate of the Year
💡 Innovation & Economic Opportunity Award
🤝 The Ronald Kendrick Memorial Award for Regional Collaboration
🌎 The Charles Nathanson Memorial Award for Cross-Border Region Building

Ten months. Behind-the-scenes access. A network that lasts. 🌎 If you are ready to take your understanding of San Diego t...
06/08/2026

Ten months. Behind-the-scenes access. A network that lasts. 🌎 If you are ready to take your understanding of San Diego to the next level, LEAD San Diego Impact is for you. Apply!

https://loom.ly/1PXBOjg

Ready to take your understanding of San Diego to a whole new level? 🌎Impact gives you behind-the-scenes access to the re...
06/02/2026

Ready to take your understanding of San Diego to a whole new level? 🌎

Impact gives you behind-the-scenes access to the region as you've never experienced before. Over 10 months, you'll explore everything from our cross-border relations to housing and homelessness - and so much in between. Learn more and apply now!

https://sdchamber.org/lead/impact/

06/01/2026

Jay Henslee (17) has spent his career asking one question: how do I help the people around me do their best work? The answer has taken him from a small Northern California town to becoming a deeply rooted civic leader in San Diego. Episode 4 of LEADing San Diego is live.

Listen at the links below!
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-4-jay-henslee-authentic-leadership-work-life-alignment/id1896596880?i=1000769667393

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DdzFesgA7IoEKTqcHhiYS?si=JkdbkjtxSUODvkVKLPY9iQ&nd=1&dlsi=1750e7b905d64bab

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DswOIIgQA8

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