LEAD San Diego

Last week our Impact class went out to Naval Base San Diego to learn about the military and defense industry in our region! As #LEADers, understanding the military’s role in San Diego is essential for civic engagement, business development, and regional policy decisions. A huge thank you to our guest speakers and panelists for joining us: Terry Kraft, President & CEO, USS Midway Museum Lindsay Van Antwerp, Manager, Commercial Business Development, General Dynamics NASSCO CAPT Robert A. Heely, Jr. (24), Commanding Officer, Naval Base San Diego, U.S. Navy Tracy Steele, Senior Program Manager, Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Program Akilah Templeton, President & CEO, Veterans Village of San Diego Tony Teravainen, Co-Founder & CEO, Support The Enlisted Project (STEP)

Empower the women in your life to reach new heights in their careers with expert training and mentorship. If you know someone ready to grow and advance in their professional journey, the LEAD San Diego Advance program is the perfect opportunity! The program consists of 6 half-day monthly sessions starting in June. Curriculum topics include: Personal Strengths Finder Leading Teams Through Change Key Senior Leader Competencies Crucial Conversations & Negotiation Speaking Powerfully While Maintaining Relationships Promoting Yourself Finding Mentors & Sponsors The Work/Life Balance ??Build your network and take the next step in your career, applications are due this Friday, March 28! Click the link below for more info.

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Get a masterclass in San Diego-- apply for Impact 2026! Application information here: https://lnkd.in/g5Hi_m3

?? With the goal of making a substantive and measurable increase in the number of local women in the C-suite and community leadership positions, Advance is dedicated to elevating women through tailored coaching, mentorship, and skill building. Take the first step in your next career move, apply today: https://lnkd.in/gJBVVdJN

?? Ready to take your career to the next level? Don't wait around—apply for our Advance program! Advance participants connect with fellow executives, building lifelong relationships with inspiring women who will change the face of the region’s business, government, and nonprofit sectors. Apply TODAY: https://lnkd.in/gJBVVdJN

Know someone driving meaningful change in the San Diego community? Celebrate their impact by nominating them for the 2025 Visionary Awards! Submit your nomination today: https://lnkd.in/ghu8eRwQ

Do you know a leader making a lasting impact in the San Diego region? Nominate them for the 2025 Visionary Awards! This is your chance to recognize the changemakers, innovators, and trailblazers shaping our community. Need inspiration? Watch our recap video to relive the magic of last year’s event and see how last year's winners inspired change-making leadership in our region! Submit your nomination today: https://lnkd.in/ghu8eRwQ

This month's #MeetTheLEADGrad is Jordan Harrison (20)!

Congratulations to Influence grad, Afira Arrastia-DeVries (22), a 2025 Prebys Foundation Leadership Award recipient!