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Leadership San Jose

The Region's Premiere
Leadership Program.
30 Years.
850+ Alumni.

Leadership San Jose is one of the longest running civic leadership programs serving Silicon Valley’s largest city, San Jose. Established nearly 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 prosperity and quality of life.

CALLING ALL ALumni

Are You A Leadership San Jose Alumni?
Our 30th Anniversary Is Around The Corner!

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With over 850 alumni, we want to make sure you are in our Leadership San Jose alumni database so we can keep invite you to alumni gathering and networking events throughout the year!

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Strengthening Community Leaders

Leadership San Jose (LSJ) is the region’s premiere leadership training program. With a class of 35 members, LSJ engages in a rigorous 10-part, application-based program that brings together emerging and established professionals within the San Jose metropolitan area and exposes them to a broad range of issues that impact the region’s economic prosperity and quality of life, with a goal of increasing participants’ civic, political, philanthropic and/or community service engagement.

35 Class Members

A group of committed business professionals that generate leads and referrals for one another

10 Month Committment

The chance to meet with up to 30 business professionals in a non-competitive environment

Class Projects

Cohort members complete a chosen, community-based project that gives back to San Jose by donating time and services to a regional non-profit.

A WOrd From Our Alumni



Join 850+ Of Our Alumni Who Are Well-Versed With The Foundation Of Our City And Have A Relentless Passion For Its Well Being.

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“I recommend Leadership San Jose to newcomers to the area and long-time residents alike. LSJ shares the perspective of many community viewpoints, from public safety, cyclical poverty, emergency response, arts and culture and more. The program gives access to community and business leaders and engages members in a meaningful way through conversation, debate, group projects and of course, after-class socializing. Make friends and learn to love San Jose more by joining LSJ.”
Cat Cvengros — Vice President of Development & Marketing, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
”Leadership San Jose is not only teaching about leadership opportunities, but is a great networking opportunity, with a fully engaged All Star Alumni. It has been a joy to tour the many places in our city that cover a broad range of issues that impact us all. These occasions provide the tools to dive in and make a difference. If the City of San Jose is important to you, and you would like to really be involved in the inner workings, I would highly recommend Leadership San Jose.
Debbie Caminiti — Project Manager, Adobe
Leadership San Jose has offered me a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about the city I live, work, and play in.  It has made an invaluable impact on my career and connection to San Jose during its short ten-month duration, and I have gotten more out of this program than I ever could have imagined. I’ve made 34 new life-long connections with my classmates.  I entered LSJ as someone looking to grow, and I leave as a future leader and champion for my community.
Monique Nou — Director of Membership & Events, The Silicon Valley Organization
Leadership San Jose Alumni

We Have A Very Diverse Group Of 850+ Alumni

10 Month Program

A Day in The Life
Of A Leadership San jose Cohort Member

Retreat & Class Projects Overview

Meet the class members and preview the community project options to make an impact on homelessness.

Local Government

Overview of San Jose’s assets, priorities and vision for the future

The Present & Future Of Work

Insights into the major trends shaping the economy; how the nature of work is changing; how organizations and individuals are adapting; and specific programs in place to ensure the economy and organizations are diverse and inclusive.

Public Health

Discuss why it is in everyone’s interest that every community member has access to regular health care. Talk about healthy living, healthy eating and healthy aging.

Arts, Culture & Placemaking

Expand awareness of San Jose’s unique cultural scene, inspire a deeper engagement with the arts, and develop an understanding of art as placemaking.

Public Safety

Understand the structure, functions and state of public safety in San Jose. This day includes an overview of the County’s rehabilitation and re-entry programs. In addition, learn how the Office of Emergency Management coordinates disaster preparedness and emergency response efforts.

Quality Of Life (Transportation & Parks)

What contributes to a good quality of life in San Jose? Explore issues that create a good quality of life, including parks, placemaking and transit.

Economic Divide

Explore the root causes of the economic divide. Hear from organizations working to make changes to improve the situation.

Public Education

Explore the three primary realms of Public Education: Early Childhood Education, K-12 and Post-Secondary. Hear the perspectives of experts, tour a high school classroom and have plenty of opportunity to engage in dialogue.

Putting It All Together

Develop a personal civic engagement plan and reflect on the program year. Learn about the class projects including outcomes and challenges.
Grow Your Network, Discover San Jose

Where People From The Private, Public And Non-Profit Sector Come Together To Enhance The Quality Of Life In San Jose

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Want To Join The Class Of 2021?

Recruitment for our class of 2021 will begin at the begin in August of 2020. If you would like to be notified when applications are released please fill out the form below so our program leader can have your information.

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