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Leadership Council San Mateo County News
| Connecting, Inspiring, and Transforming San Mateo County | |
Letter from the Co-Presidents | |
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Dear Leadership Council SMC Community,
As we reflect at this time of year, we pause to recognize the amazing people we get to work with. We are grateful for the generous support of our Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and committees who give their time and expertise to help us build leadership capacity in San Mateo County. We thank the County of San Mateo, our City Partners, our Corporate Sponsors, and every donor supporting our work. We are inspired by the members of our CORPS and Emerging Leaders Classes of 2024 who are fully invested and bring their energy to every monthly Learning Day. We thank our expert speakers who willingly share their experience and knowledge with our participants. Lastly, we are grateful to the members of our Alumni Advisory Council who are planning opportunities for ongoing participation, engagement, and impact for all of our graduates.
Looking Ahead
In the coming months, we will bring several exciting events to our community:
- District 4 Candidate Forum;
- Leadership Lab: Talents to Strengths, a two-part CliftonStrengths-based experience; and
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Elected Leaders programming: An innovative program that combines personal professional development and issue-based learning for elected leaders from across San Mateo County.
Additionally, we just launched our three-year strategic planning effort and we would value your input. Please complete this Strategic Planning Survey by Friday, January 12, 2024 to help us design a future that best serves San Mateo County.
We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.
Leading together,
Kaarin Hardy and Margi Power
Leadership Council SMC Co-Presidents
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Emerging Leader (EL) Rachel Curtis-Robles - a.k.a. Dr. Rachel, the bug scientist - recently visited three classes of her fellow EL classmate and teacher Thao Le at Sunnybrae Elementary. Dr. Rachel had students on their toes with a story about the life cycle of mosquitoes, magnifying glasses and bugs for students to examine. She provided a leave-behind package with books, toys, and even a water tank with mosquito eggs that would hatch into larvae, pupae, and eventually mosquitoes... an endless source of fascination for the students. What a great EL connection that impacted students in SMC!
Know a teacher who'd appreciate a presentation? Share the link to SMC's Mosquito & Vector Control District.
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Last week we attended the South San Francisco Reorganization Ceremony during which current CORPS member James Coleman, and CORPS alumnus and Board Member, Eddie Flores, were sworn in as Mayor and Vice Mayor, respectively.
It was a pleasure to see so many current and past Leadership Council SMC program attendees, alumni, and speakers.
Photo from L to R: CORPS Class of 2024 members La Saundra Gutter, Juslyn Manalo, James Coleman, and Amy McHugh with Isabella Yee, Leadership Council SMC's Program Coordinator.
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Register Today for Leadership Lab: Talents to Strengths | |
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The new year is the perfect time to invest in yourself! Leadership Lab: Talents to Strengths is an opportunity to access affordable and impactful professional development led by an expert, accredited coach.
Talents to Strengths is a highly experiential set of two half-day retreats facilitated by Gallup Certified Strengths Coach Alicia Santamaria of Adelante Coaching + Consulting. The program is designed for leaders who want to appreciate their talents and leverage them as leadership strengths. Registration is open to anyone who lives and/or works in San Mateo County.
Foundational to this experience is the CliftonStrengths Assessment and the new Gallup CliftonStrengths for Leaders Report. If you have already taken the CliftonStrengths Assessment, this is a great opportunity to gain new insights about your strengths and put them to work at a higher level of action and impact.
Program Dates:
Session I: Select ONE Session I date:
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| Thurs, February 1, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
San Mateo Library
55 W 3rd Ave
San Mateo | OR | Thurs, February 15, 2024;
1:00 – 4:30 p.m.
CZI Community Space
801 Jefferson Avenue
Redwood City | | |
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Session II for All Participants*:
February 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
CZI Community Space, 801 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City
* Session II is highly recommended to deepen learning, but is not required.
More Details
Please review our Frequently Asked Questions for all the details you need including program fees, required advance preparation, and what to do if you've already taken the CliftonStrengths Assessment. Email us at [email protected] with any additional questions.
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Save the Date: SMC District 4 Candidate Forum
January 30, 2024, 6 - 8 p.m.
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Mark Your Calendar:
District 4 Candidate Forum
January 30, 2024, 6 - 8 p.m.
Join Thrive: The Alliance for Nonprofits in San Mateo County and Leadership Council SMC as we host the District 4 Candidate Forum.
Our goal is to ensure that all candidate voices are heard and that all voters have access to hear their platforms.
More information is coming soon!
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Give Your Input as We Design Our Future | |
Please Complete Our Strategic Planning Survey by Friday, January 12, 2024
Your input is very important to us as we embark on a three-year strategic planning effort.
Please complete this Strategic Planning Survey by Friday, January 12, 2024 to help us design a future that best serves San Mateo County. Your feedback will help us prioritize our organization's top goals for the next three years.
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Help Plan Alumni Engagement Opportunities | |
Are You a Leadership CORPS or Emerging Leaders Alum? Want to Reconnect?
Our Alumni Advisory Council is planning opportunities for you to reconnect with your classmates and to meet other alumni. The Council is organized in three main subcommittees: social events, social impact, and fundraising. You will hear more about their plans in the coming months.
If you are interested in getting involved, please email [email protected].
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Give to Leadership Council San Mateo County | |
Help Us Keep Our Programs Accessible to All Who Aspire to Lead
We depend on donations, grants, and sponsors to carry out our mission and vision.The financial support we receive from our community enables us to keep leadership development accessible to all, regardless of an individual's financial means.
The cost to deliver our CORPS and Emerging Leader Programs is approximately $4,900 per participant. Your financial support enables us to keep tuition low, and to offer scholarships that make it possible for applicants to attend.
Donating to Leadership Council SMC is easy. Please visit our website to select the donation option that is best for you.
Thank You for Your Support!
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Thinking about the Class of 2025? | |
Applications for Our Immersion Programs Will Be Available in Early March 2024
If you are an established or emerging leader looking to advance your leadership skills, connect with like-minded leaders from across San Mateo County, and accelerate your impact, consider applying to the 2024 - 2025 Leadership CORPS or Emerging Leaders programs.
Perhaps you know someone you think would be perfect for one of our Immersion Programs? You can nominate them and our team will reach out to provide the information they need.
It's not too early to start planning! Applications will be available on our website in early March 2024. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.
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