Applications for the 2023 Leadership Sacramento Cohort will open on November 1, 2022.
Founded in 1985, Leadership Sacramento is a program of the Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation that develops community-minded business and civic leaders of tomorrow. This year-long interactive program provides a behind-the-scenes view of the issues that impact the region’s economy. Leadership Sacramento is available to a limited number of participants each year, with monthly day-long sessions and culminates in the completion of a community betterment project.
ALUMNI! We are excited to announce the Leadership Sacramento Alumni Association so you can continue to network amongst classes, participate in exclusive community education opportunities, and engage in community service projects that build upon your LS experience.
For $200 annually, you will receive the following benefits:
- Access to social and educational events
- Access to an alumni directory for all LS class
- Exclusive opportunities that will refresh your LS experience
- Opportunities to support scholarships for future Leadership Sacramento participants
CLASS PROJECTS
Each class works collectively to select and complete a community service project to benefit a nonprofit organization, project or cause. Past projects have included:
Habitat for Humanity: Implemented “Rock the Block” to make community repairs and improvements in local low-income neighborhoods.
Wellspring Women’s Center: Renovated outdated kitchen serving nearly 200 women and children in Oak Park every weekday with a nutritious breakfast, free counseling, enrichment classes, and safety net services.
Courage Worldwide: Assisted organization focused on combating human trafficking with additional housing, services and the start of new café to support victims.
Mustard Seed/Loaves & Fishes: Re-purposed a storage area to a multi-use room for children facing homelessness to learn life skills and explore future career paths.
Boys & Girls Club: Renovated seven rooms at downtown location to include a dance studio, recording studio, technology lab and fashion design arts studio.
Soil Born Farms: Developed and built an outdoor classroom and amphitheater to promote local agriculture for regional residents.
WHY JOIN?
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Join a network of community leaders from various disciplines who are directly impacting and shaping the future of our community.
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Gain direct exposure to the processes, programs, opportunities and challenges that impact the Sacramento region.
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Stimulate interest in community activities and encourage engagement in local and regional affairs
MONTHLY SESSIONS
Each month, Leadership Sacramento explores a new subject. The goal for each day is to give class participants a unique behind-the-scenes experience that furthers their
knowledge of each subject, demonstrating the impact the subject has on the region and providing information and connections to enable immediate community action.
Monthly sessions have included:
- Regional History
- Law & Order
- Business of Being Green
- Arts, Culture & Entertainment
- Government
- Economic Development
- Communications & Personal Branding
- Education
- Non-Profit
The Leadership Sacramento program accepts approximately 40 individuals after an extensive application review process by volunteer leaders, Metro Chamber staff, and the alumni committee. Applicants must live and work in the six-county Sacramento region (El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo or Yuba county). A conscious effort is made to select participants who represent a cross-section of the community in terms of experience and occupation to build a diverse class with various backgrounds.
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A strong interest in serving as a leader for our community.
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A passion for supporting the community demonstrated through past involvement in community activities.
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Currently holds a leadership position or demonstrates a potential for advancement into leadership positions within private-sector corporations, community-based organizations, government and/or public office.
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An ability to contribute meaningfully to class discussions through individual life experiences.
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Attend one applicant information session.
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Attend an orientation retreat.
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Attend at least 9 of the 11 regular monthly sessions, held the second Thursday of each month virtually and/or at various locations throughout the region.
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Complete homework assignments that serve to enhance the participant experience.
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Actively participate in the class community service project, which will require additional time commitments (the extent of which depends on the project chosen by the class).


PROGRAM CHAIRS:

CRYSTAL RICHARDSON
2022 Program Chair
SMUD
Class of 2014

MIKE ISLE
2022 Program Vice Chair
2023 Program Chair
Teichert
Class of 2008
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For more information, contact:
Andrea Ollanik
Metro Chamber Foundation
Executive Director
916.319.4260