Leadership San Luis Obispo

Leadership San Luis Obispo Leadership is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization governed by the San Luis Obispo Community Leade Leadership San Luis Obispo has over 1000 graduates.

Participating in the year long program is a rewarding way to learn new things, make lifelong friendships, explore personal biases, learn new leadership styles and develop the skills to thrive among diverse opinions and people. Our philosophy is simple: We will help you become a better person, and as a consequence, will build a better community. Leadership is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization

governed by the San Luis Obispo Community Leadership Foundation, Inc. It is an independent program of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.

The Alumni BBQ is now complimentary for alumni, and we hope you’ll join us on Saturday, June 20 at Cerro Alto Ranch. Mon...
06/08/2026

The Alumni BBQ is now complimentary for alumni, and we hope you’ll join us on Saturday, June 20 at Cerro Alto Ranch. Monthly giving is welcomed and encouraged, but not required to attend.

Join fellow Leadership SLO alumni and their families for a relaxed day of great food, connection, and unique ranch experiences. There will be Santa Maria-style BBQ + drinks, live music, activities for kids and families, a ranch-led session on Living Off the Grid, and custom leather branding (you’ll make your own koozie)!

Admission is complimentary, but registration is required. You're welcome to bring a guest and your kiddos. Donations are appreciated and help support Leadership SLO's mission, alumni programming, and future classes. We'll also be sharing information about becoming a sustaining donor for those interested in making an ongoing impact.

RSVP on the Leadership SLO website by June 16!

May brought Class 34 through Business and Economic Development Day! Lots of key topics were covered, including identitie...
05/13/2026

May brought Class 34 through Business and Economic Development Day! Lots of key topics were covered, including identities as a leader and communication styles during a crisis, what drives our local economy, what it will take to sustain livability for future generations, what placemaking looks like and how communities stay strong, the benefit of high growth sectors for the local workforce and why regional assets are important for the local economy to thrive.

A huge thank you to our Day Coordinators, Quinn Brady & Michael Foote, and to our venue host, the Cal Poly HotHouse. Thanks to Class 28 for providing lunch!

Shout out to our Business & Economic Development Day Speakers:
➡️ Heather Domonoske, Consultant
➡️Erin Hoffman, Collaboration Business Consulting
➡️Maggie Torres, Collaboration Business Consulting
➡️Quinn Brady, REACH
➡️Michael Foote, REACH
➡️Garret Olson, San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
➡️Loreli Cappel, City of Atascadero
➡️Laura Fiedler, City of San Luis Obispo
➡️LeBren Harris, Downtown SLO
➡️Karen Tillman, Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center
➡️Jake Daniels, Greensight Technologies
➡️Michael DeLay, Mantis Composites
➡️Ty Safreno, Trust Automation

April brought Class 34 through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion! The day introduced a broad range of concepts related to di...
04/24/2026

April brought Class 34 through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion! The day introduced a broad range of concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lots of important topics were covered, including the difference between intent and impact, the influence of unconscious bias on decision-making, and the role DEI can play in business and education outcomes. Kor Kitchen provided a great lunch, thank you!

Shout out to our DEI Day Speakers:
➡️ Chenda Lor, Lor Coaching Studio
➡️ Rita Casaverde, Diversity Coalition of SLO County
➡️ Sophia Zekria, Kor Kitchen
➡️ Michael Boyer, Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce
➡️ Leo Ontiveros, County of San Luis Obispo County of San Luis Obispo Government
➡️ Mariam Shah, Planned Parenthood of California Central Coast
➡️ Mario Espinoza-Kulick, Cuesta College

Leadership SLO Class 30 and Class 34 participated in TMHA's Strike Out the Stigma Bowl-a-Thon on Sunday!This was the thi...
04/03/2026

Leadership SLO Class 30 and Class 34 participated in TMHA's Strike Out the Stigma Bowl-a-Thon on Sunday!

This was the third year in a row Class 30 bowled to support TMHA, and both classes raised a combined total of nearly $7,000!

Zack Zimmerman and Weston Walker of Class 34 were both recognized as top-scoring bowlers.

March brought Class 34 through Agriculture & Manufacturing Day! The class enjoyed a full day exploring agriculture on th...
03/23/2026

March brought Class 34 through Agriculture & Manufacturing Day! The class enjoyed a full day exploring agriculture on the Central Coast and learned how vital farming is to our county and beyond. A huge thank you to our Day Coordinator, Lisa Loogman, and to our venue hosts, SLO County Farm Bureau, Bejo Seeds, Inc., Talley Vineyards & Farms and City Farm SLO. LSLO Class 29 provided lunch - thank you for the delicious meal!

Shout out to our Ag & Manufacturing Day Speakers:
➡️Lisa Loogman, Talley Farms Box
➡️Allison Wahlig, Bejo Seeds, Inc.
➡️Doug Heath, Bejo Seeds, Inc.
➡️Art Alavardo, Bejo Seeds, Inc.
➡️Shane Lovell, City Farm SLO
➡️Elizabeth Talley, Talley Vineyards
➡️Paul Clark, SLO County Farm Bureau
➡️Danilu Jelderks, DRAM Agricultural Consulting
➡️Erin Amaral, Pacific Coast Farming
➡️Erin Miller, Valent U.S.A.

Class 34 had their first Day Session in February, Media & Communications Day! The cohort leaned into a shared focus on h...
03/04/2026

Class 34 had their first Day Session in February, Media & Communications Day! The cohort leaned into a shared focus on how journalism, civic engagement, and communication are evolving and how we, as leaders, must evolve alongside them. A huge thank you to our Media Day Coordinator, Kim Bisheff, our Communications Day Coordinator, Maggie Torres and Erin Hoffman, and to our venue hosts, KSBY and RRM Design Group. LSLO Class 25 provided lunch - thank you!

Shout out to our Media & Communications Day Speakers:
➡️Richard Gearhart, KSBY & Cal Poly Journalism Department
➡️Kim Bisheff, Cal Poly Journalism Department
➡️Patrick Howe, Cal Poly Journalism Department
➡️Ty Soria, Multimedia Journalist
➡️Erin Hoffman, Collaboration Business Consulting
➡️Maggie Torres, Collaboration Business Consulting

It’s the final day to get your raffle tickets and help Leadership SLO reach our goal for the year. Class 25 holds a stro...
11/07/2025

It’s the final day to get your raffle tickets and help Leadership SLO reach our goal for the year. Class 25 holds a strong lead but several other classes could beat them out with a strong last minute push. Winners get their names engraved on the Leadership Cup Trophy!

IT’S THE FINAL SPRINT FOLKS, GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
https://www.leadershipslo.org/rsvp - https://mailchi.mp/6b5d6e32c06a/lsloupdate-17467324

The prizes for this year's raffle are amazing, and the class raffle ticket sales competition is getting EXCITING!!! Clas...
11/04/2025

The prizes for this year's raffle are amazing, and the class raffle ticket sales competition is getting EXCITING!!! Class 25 has pulled into the lead!

Get your ticket today! - https://www.leadershipslo.org/rsvp

WINE! 50+ Bottles of premium wine from SLOlebrities & this incredible 52 bottle Frigidaire drink fridge from Idlers!

EXPERIENCE! 2 Night midweek stay at the incredible Alta Colina Trailer Pond in Paso and 3 pairs of tickets Broadway Shows at the PAC, Kinky Boots (Dec 1 or 2), Choir of Man - January 9 or 10, & Book of Mormon - March 3 or 4

TRAVELER! Yeti Roadie from Farm Supply Company & Collection of 30+ local beer, cider, and spirits.

Thank you Idler's Home for sponsoring the raffle again this year!
Thank you to Ancient Owl for sponsoring the graduation party!

WOOOHOOO Class 33!

This year's graduation party is going to be amazing!!!! RSVP to join us!!!Can't make it? Your support to our annual raff...
10/30/2025

This year's graduation party is going to be amazing!!!! RSVP to join us!!!

Can't make it? Your support to our annual raffle makes an incredible impact and you don't need to be present to win!

The wine collection this year is absolutely amazing thanks to our SLOlebrity donors. And additional prizes from Idlers Home, the Performing Arts Center, Alta Colina, Ancient Owl, Farm Supply make this a more exciting drawing than EVER!!!

Which Class is going to win the competition for selling the most tickets this year??? Class 30 is in the lead right now.

RSVP and get your tickets today.
https://www.leadershipslo.org/rsvp

You can also help out as a volunteer if that sounds fun!
https://signup.com/go/tuMWEGd

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895 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

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+18057862765

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