Jan is a retired teacher/principal who created a project called The Butterfly Project. This global project takes Holocaust education out of the textbook and brings it to life in a way that inspires students to fight bullying, Anti-Semitism, bigotry, and prejudice. Students participate in presentations by family members of Holocaust Survivors. Jan and her Education […]
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Leader Board – August 2019
August 19, 2019Chanelle Hawken (09), Vice President of Government Affairs for Cox Communications and a member of LEAD’s Board of Directors, is serving as Co-Chair of The New Children’s Museum’s annual gala, Studio 200 on Island: Into the Future, to be held November 9th. Jabez LeBret (19), Chief of Schools for Sisu Academy, recently interviewed Qualcomm co-founder […]
Read MoreAdvance Session: “Teams & Managing Up”
August 15, 2019Earlier this month, our Advance program participants convened for a session entitled Teams and Managing Up. Beth Smits, Vice President of Customer Success for Intuit’s Consumer Group, kicked off the program by sharing her insights and “Advocate, Assist, and Act” strategy for managing up and around to deliver great outcomes. Former LEAD Board member Garry […]
Read MoreAdvance Session: “Leading Teams”
July 12, 2019On July 11, our 2019 Advance program participants convened for a session dedicated to exploring the roles we play on teams and leading teams. Alessandra Lezama (19) of RGHP Holdings LLC made a presentation which included “Ten Tips to Help You Be the Best You.” She emphasized the importance of owning your vision and doing […]
Read MoreLeader Board – July 2019
July 10, 2019Garry Ridge (16), a former LEAD Board member, will become Chair of the WD-40 Company Board of Directors in December. Steve Brass (17) has been named President and Chief Operating Officer for WD-40 Company. James Madaffer (89), former San Diego City Councilmember, has been appointed to the Colorado River Board of California. And Phil Senescall […]
Read MoreLeader Board – June 2019
June 12, 2019Katharine LiMandri (18 and SDYL Board Member) has left SDCCU Holiday Bowl to start her own event company, Tidal Consulting. Jenna Brossman (18) has joined NV5 Global Inc., a professional engineering and consulting solutions provider that operates out of more than 100 locations worldwide, as an Integrated Marketing Specialist. Barbara Gerber (10), Founder and President […]
Read MoreHerbert G. Klein Memorial Award Finalists Named
May 17, 2019Six members of the Impact San Diego Class of 2019 have been nominated by their fellow program participants for the Herbert G. Klein Memorial Award for Exemplary Leadership. Named for the late journalist, government spokesman and community leader, the award recognizes a member of the Impact class who has not only made a significant leadership […]
Read MoreLeader Board – May 2019
May 17, 2019Bevin Keen (18) has been promoted to Deputy Public Works Officer for the Navy Southwest Reserve Centers. In this role, she leads facility planning, maintenance and new construction for 18 Navy Reserve Centers hosting 91,000 Navy Reservists in Navy Region Southwest. Katie Nieri (19) recently joined Sempra Energy as Corporate Communications Manager. Congratulations to The […]
Read MoreAlumni Association Lunch & Learn
May 17, 2019On May 15, members of LEAD’s Alumni Association were treated to a Lunch & Learn program, “Design and Realize the Career of Your Dreams.” Susan Taylor (16), Director of External Affairs for Scripps Health, Former NBC7 New Anchor and Former LEAD Board Member, shared a very personal story about why she walked away at the […]
Read MoreMentor an Advance Program Participant
May 17, 2019LEAD has begun its third year of Advance, our professional development program for women. Through Advance, LEAD is addressing the gender gap in the C-suite and boardroom by equipping emerging female leaders with the tools and confidence they need to take their careers to the highest levels. Advance participants are diverse, representing business, nonprofit, and […]
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