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Leadership is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization governed by the San Luis Obispo Community Leade Leadership San Luis Obispo has over 1000 graduates.

Participating in the year long program is a rewarding way to learn new things, make lifelong friendships, explore personal biases, learn new leadership styles and develop the skills to thrive among diverse opinions and people. Our philosophy is simple: We will help you become a better person, and as a consequence, will build a better community. Leadership is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization governed by the San Luis Obispo Community Leadership Foundation, Inc. It is an independent program of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.

09/14/2026

Applications for Class 35 are due TONIGHT at midnight! 📝🌙

Leadership SLO is about more than learning how our community works. It’s about finding where you fit within it… and how you want to contribute.

**If you’ve been thinking about applying, don’t let another year pass you by.**

leadershipslo.com/apply

09/11/2026

Deadline is coming. Don’t miss out on being a part of Class 35.

09/08/2026

Words of wisdom from Class 34 💭

If you’ve been wondering whether this is the year to apply for Leadership SLO, hear it from the people who are experiencing it right now!

Applications for Class 35 close on Monday, September 14 at midnight. Apply now at leadershipslo.com/apply.

08/27/2026

Applications are open! 📝

If you live in SLO County and are looking for a deep-dive, monthly experience that connects you with the organizations, people, and issues that shape our county, now is the time to apply to Leadership SLO Class 37!

Through this year-long program, you’ll join a diverse group of community members, learn and grow alongside your peers, and build lasting connections. Know a colleague, friend, or community member who would benefit from this experience? We’d love for you to share this opportunity with them.

Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply. Applications are due by midnight on September 14, 2026.

08/27/2026

Time to apply for Leadership SLO Class 35. Applications are open until September 14th.

www.leaderships.org/apply

06/08/2026

The Alumni BBQ is now complimentary for alumni, and we hope you’ll join us on Saturday, June 20 at Cerro Alto Ranch. Monthly giving is welcomed and encouraged, but not required to attend.

Join fellow Leadership SLO alumni and their families for a relaxed day of great food, connection, and unique ranch experiences. There will be Santa Maria-style BBQ + drinks, live music, activities for kids and families, a ranch-led session on Living Off the Grid, and custom leather branding (you’ll make your own koozie)!

Admission is complimentary, but registration is required. You're welcome to bring a guest and your kiddos. Donations are appreciated and help support Leadership SLO's mission, alumni programming, and future classes. We'll also be sharing information about becoming a sustaining donor for those interested in making an ongoing impact.

RSVP on the Leadership SLO website by June 16!

05/13/2026

May brought Class 34 through Business and Economic Development Day! Lots of key topics were covered, including identities as a leader and communication styles during a crisis, what drives our local economy, what it will take to sustain livability for future generations, what placemaking looks like and how communities stay strong, the benefit of high growth sectors for the local workforce and why regional assets are important for the local economy to thrive.

A huge thank you to our Day Coordinators, Quinn Brady & Michael Foote, and to our venue host, the Cal Poly HotHouse. Thanks to Class 28 for providing lunch!

Shout out to our Business & Economic Development Day Speakers:
➡️ Heather Domonoske, Consultant
➡️Erin Hoffman, Collaboration Business Consulting
➡️Maggie Torres, Collaboration Business Consulting
➡️Quinn Brady, REACH
➡️Michael Foote, REACH
➡️Garret Olson, San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
➡️Loreli Cappel, City of Atascadero
➡️Laura Fiedler, City of San Luis Obispo
➡️LeBren Harris, Downtown SLO
➡️Karen Tillman, Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center
➡️Jake Daniels, Greensight Technologies
➡️Michael DeLay, Mantis Composites
➡️Ty Safreno, Trust Automation

04/24/2026

April brought Class 34 through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion! The day introduced a broad range of concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lots of important topics were covered, including the difference between intent and impact, the influence of unconscious bias on decision-making, and the role DEI can play in business and education outcomes. Kor Kitchen provided a great lunch, thank you!

Shout out to our DEI Day Speakers:
➡️ Chenda Lor, Lor Coaching Studio
➡️ Rita Casaverde, Diversity Coalition of SLO County
➡️ Sophia Zekria, Kor Kitchen
➡️ Michael Boyer, Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce
➡️ Leo Ontiveros, County of San Luis Obispo County of San Luis Obispo Government
➡️ Mariam Shah, Planned Parenthood of California Central Coast
➡️ Mario Espinoza-Kulick, Cuesta College

04/03/2026

Leadership SLO Class 30 and Class 34 participated in TMHA's Strike Out the Stigma Bowl-a-Thon on Sunday!

This was the third year in a row Class 30 bowled to support TMHA, and both classes raised a combined total of nearly $7,000!

Zack Zimmerman and Weston Walker of Class 34 were both recognized as top-scoring bowlers.

Address

895 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Telephone

+18057862765

Website

http://leadershipslo.org/

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