Leadership San Jose

08/26/2026

LSJ showed up BIG at this year’s San Jose Chamber BBQ! So many more of us were there and not in the picture (I SEE YOU!) and we all wore LSJ Alumni stickers to show our pride. Make sure to follow the new LinkedIn Page we are trying to build out and watch for Leadership Lunches coming up. Next one is Thurs Sept 17th 11:30-1:30 at San Pedro Square Market

03/06/2026

Leadership SJ Spring Alumni gathering April 16th in Willow Glen at alum Gini Bossenbroek’s house. Come out to celebrate all that LSJ alumni are doing in community and meet someone new or reconnect with someone! RSVP or reach out to Janikke at [email protected]

01/16/2026

Leadership San Jose January program day was all about Arts and Culture and SJ has some AMAZING cultural institutions! Our day started at the California Theater with meeting the class, then Director Shawn Lucey shared the history of the theater and the opera along with a backstage tour. After .sanjose Director Dalia Rawson introduced us to some of her dancers and new piece they have been working on. Then we were on to Break Room for an outstanding discussion with leaders from Lunch at and a tour of MACLA finishing with a performance from Thank you so much to all who participated. Now, get out and see a show, visit a gallery, participate in a festival!!

11/03/2025

Hey LSJ Alumni! We are planning for a special Leadership San Jose holiday party on Dec 4th 5:30-7:30. If you did not receive an evite, email me and we will get that to you. [email protected] Let me know what BCE you are!!

Looking forward to seeing everyone gather in December!!

10/17/2025

Today's Leasership San Jose day was at San Jose City Hall. We were welcomed by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy (who's Chief of staff is an LSJ alum!), learned about the history of San Jose politics from the Honorable Ken Yeager, had Assistant City Manager and COO Lee Wilcox provide a City 101 overview, then learned about budgeting and did a budget exercise with Budget Director Jim Shannon.

After lunch, catered by Happy Hollow Park & Zoo's DoubleH catering, we heard about a day if the life of a Councilmember from Vice Mayor Pam Foley (whose Chief of Staff Scott W. Hughes is also an LSJ alum!). After we toured Council Chambers and the Rotunda. Then finished off the day with Tommy OHare who is leading sports and special events in San Jose in 2026 when the Super Bowl, March Madness, and World Cup all come to town!

It was an educational, enlightening, challenging but inspiring day. And this year's class asks the BEST questions. BCE 2026!!

What do you recall about your LSJ day at City Hall?

09/17/2025

Hi Leadership Class and Alumni!

We're excited to kick off another round of Leadership Lunches! Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates:
📅 Oct 9 • Feb 12 • May 14 • Sept 10
📍 San Pedro Square Market | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us for lunch or coffee and connect with fellow community-minded leaders who love San Jose. These gatherings are casual, fun and a great way to keep the conversations going.

Hope to see you there!

08/06/2025

Quick reminder that applications for the next Leadership SJ class are due August 15th! This year’s class is shaping up to (possibly) be the Best Class Ever. Make sure your friends, colleagues, connections are part of it!! Info, dates, and application found here

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 ...

04/15/2025

Hello Leadership Alumni and friends! Our Spring Alumni Reunion is on Thursday May 15th at 5:30-7:30 at Open San Jose.
As Rick Holden would say, SHOW UP!

Reconnect with classmates, friends, and meet the current class (BCE??!!) RSVP link below. Reach out with questions and see you soon!

Reconnect. Reflect. Reignite. Join fellow Leadership San Jose alumni for an evening of connection and conversation at our Spring Alumni Reunion, sponsored by PG&E. Whether you're looking to catch up with your cohort or meet fellow leaders from across the years, this is your chance to celebra...

03/24/2025

SAVE THE DATE!!! Spring Alumni gathering happening on Thursday May 15th 5:30-7:30 at Open San Jose in downtown. More event info to come but DON’T MISS the opportunity to connect, reconnect, and see classmates and alums from some the BCEs!! ; )

01/17/2025

Leadership San Jose’s January Program day was focused on a Poverty Simulation hosted by Downtown Streets Team. This experience gives participants an opportunity to understand the difficulties, system complexities, and shear amount of time that being poor requires. This program is something that ALL leaders should experience, as it builds empathy and understanding for those in our community who are housing insecure or unhoused. I am proud of this class for being open to learning and dialoguing about these complex, emotional issues.

BIG Thank you to the DST Team, Erika Laguna, Chris Richardson, and the Team Members who volunteered to help with the simulation and shared their stories.

Also to alumni Vikki Bowes-Mok and Tim Kohler for joining!