Mission
Influence is a three-day crash course on San Diego’s business and civic landscape for C-level and senior executives.
Why Influence?
Facilitated by San Diego’s top civic, community, and business leaders, as well as key regional decision-makers, Influence is a peer-to-peer program specially developed to further educate C-level and senior executives on key regional issues.
Influence, known as a “crash course on San Diego,” is highly valued by corporate executives and mid-to-large companies interested in establishing a stronger connection to the regional community and an issues-based professional education program.
The Influence class will cover topics including:
- Arts & Culture
- Environment & Growth
- Health & Human Services
- Education
- Labor
- Life Sciences & Innovation
- Mexico & Our International Region
- Military
- Political Landscape
- Tourism
How to Participate?
Influence seminars provide participants with exceptional access to San Diego’s leaders across multiple sectors in a three-day program designed to forge connections and build circles of influence.
Application Process
Applications for the 2020 program are now closed. To be added to the 2021 interest list, please email Program Manager Kim Van Nguyen at knguyen@sdchamber.org or call 619.544.1398.
Testimonials
Jean Loo-Russo (17)
Chief Philanthropy Officer
The Elizabeth Hospice
“LEAD San Diego’s Influence has been instrumental in our ability to work collaboratively with other organizations for the benefit of the community. This is a great opportunity to make connections.”
Carisa Wisniewski (11)
Past Chair, LEAD San Diego
Business Assurance Partner & Executive Committee Member, Moss Adams
“We’re fortunate in San Diego County to have created an environment of collaboration, of partnerships, and intelligent and constructive discourse.”
James Mackay (17)
President & Chief Executive Officer
Aristea Therapeutics
“Influence San Diego was a truly awesome experience. I have never learned so much and been so interested on a three-day course. It was so good that I send all the members of my leadership team.”
Mohsen Khaleghi (17)
Vice President, Operations
Azul Hospitality Group
“I have lived and worked in San Diego for nearly 30 years, and after attending the Influence program, I realized there is still so much to learn about our great region. The experience offered me the opportunity to network with innovative leaders throughout the community.”
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