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Right now, even our remarkable Pasadena is facing tremendously difficult challenges that require innovative, collaborative decision-making leaders from all sectors of the community who understand the community's unique civic, business, non-profit and political landscape and history and believe in working together to address the issues.

Leadership Pasadena runs an immersive community leadership development program offering a deep dive into the greater Pasadena area and into each participant's own leadership style and strengths to create exceptional future leaders for the city. The COVID 19 calls for all of us to step up and become the best leaders we can be for our city, our neighborhood, our workplaces and our families.
​This is the time to learn, grow and lead. 

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Pasadena is unique for the quantity, quality and compassion of its non-profit organizations serving the many needs of this community.  But these good things don't just happen, they result from leadership--thoughtful and well-informed persons who are committed to the building and the betterment of our community.  Leadership Pasadena creates and nurtures just such persons!" William Bogaard, Mayor, Pasadena, 1999-2016

The thinking that there is a handful of great leaders with uncommon abilities capable of motivating action to confront the challenges in our world is a myth. Leadership is an active pursuit to understand the needs of others, a desire to build relationships to align efforts, and readiness to initiate action to create a more just world. We are all capable.  Leadership Pasadena prepares you. Your voice is needed. If not now, when?” -- Manuel Carmona, LP Class of 2017

I enrolled in Leadership Pasadena when I decided to ramp-up my commitment to community services.  The skills, the knowledge and relationships developed through Leadership Pasadena served as a critical springboard to taking on more significant leadership roles in our community."   Andy Wilson, Pasadena City Council. LP Class of 2006

The LP experience was a tremendous personal growth period as I wanted to rise from being a neighborhood leader to a leader involved with community-wide issues.  LP gave me the leadership skills, community relationships and confidence to serve on Pasadena’s Parks and Rec Commission, the Board of the Pasadena Educational Foundation and the PUSD Board, even serving as PUSD Board President.  Without LP, I don't think that I could have achieved a leadership role in Pasadena and have a chance to make Pasadena an even better place to live, work and play. Leadership Pasadena literally changed my life." Tom Selinske, LP Class of 1999

I learned about repackaging myself as a person, a veteran. Understanding how valuable we are, and how important it is to find your brand. The course was fantastic. Educational, fun, and enriching. I enjoyed the people, topics, discussions, and networking. The most important takeaway was the emphasis on empowerment. Everything centered upon empowering veterans to succeed in the community." USAF veteran

In addition to our 6-month intensive community education on the sectors driving Pasadena's economic and cultural progress, we offer each participant a strength-based way to build their leadership skills. Since beginning in 1999, Leadership Pasadena has completed over 50 community service projects for area non-profits and schools and has over 300 alumni leading across the region.​ Our three-part curriculum benefits individuals, organizations, and the community. To learn more about our curriculum, see our current information packet here.

​Thanks to our Program Sponsors
​The Ahmanson Foundation, Southern California Gas Company, and Foothill Transit!  See our Thanks to Our Supporters page for additional generous donors!

So Cal Gas resource info for COVID 19 here.  www.socalgas.com/coronavirus 

Leadership Pasadena is a powerful, hands-on, community leadership program that immerses you in Pasadena’s rich history, government, economics and world renowned organizations and institutions and also provides executive level leadership training. This is an energized, dynamic program for those who want to play an active role in Pasadena’s future. It challenges and engages emerging and existing leaders who come from a diverse array of professions, communities, ages and passions.

Graduates serve as knowledgeable leaders on non-profit Boards or staffs, city commissions and neighborhood associations, run for public office, lead socially responsible businesses or become empowered, engaged citizens.  And, they find friendships based upon similar interests that last for years.

While our intent is to benefit the greater Pasadena community, our participants personally benefit by becoming great leaders in their homes, neighborhoods and businesses as well. 

Military veterans are welcomed into the community to lead and serve our cities through our 8-month comprehensive program plus Saturday workshops focused on understanding and adapting to the civilian culture after active service. 

We are proud members of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, the Pasadena Executive Director Roundtable, Founders' Circle of the Pasadena Museum of History, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, CalNonProfits and the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership.

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​Your in-kind and financial contributions allow Leadership Pasadena to create exceptional leaders for greater Pasadena's community who will collaborate and innovate to make the community a healthy, safe and prosperous home for everyone.  Get involved. Engage. Make a commitment now!

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Leadership Pasadena, Inc. (“Leadership Pasadena”) is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, religious belief or observance, creed, age, gender, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military status, medical condition, perceived pregnancy, (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), marital status, registered domestic partner, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identification, gender expression, genetic characteristics, or any other consideration protected under federal, state or local law.
 
It is the policy of Leadership Pasadena to provide an environment free of discrimination as required by federal, state, and local law. Discrimination is an act or communication that interferes with an individual’s or group’s ability to participate fully in the Leadership Pasadena community on the basis of any protected condition or characteristic. Harassment on the basis of any legally protected characteristic is a form of discrimination and is likewise prohibited by this policy. The law prohibits discrimination by co-workers and third parties, as well as supervisors and managers. Interns, volunteers, persons performing services under contract for Leadership Pasadena, and Leadership Pasadena program applicants and participants are also covered by this policy. Leadership Pasadena will take all reasonable steps to eliminate discrimination and harassment.