Leadership Pasadena is a community network and training program that pulls together leaders from every industry for peer-learning and future collaboration potential. Our program is strategic, covering not only how to be a more effective leader, but how to do so in our own community.

To be more inclusive and resilient, our leaders require not only dynamic skills, but a deep understanding of all aspects of our city. A keen knowledge of Pasadena's history, culture, economics, arts, sciences, non-profits, and businesses better enables our alumni to lead with an eye towards authentic engagement.

 By connecting a diverse cohort of professionals for leadership development and civic projects, we strive to create positive social and economic impacts that are rooted locally and lead to positive growth well beyond our boundaries.
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Hear what our alumni have to say...

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

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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.