Southern California Leadership Network

A partnership with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.

Leadership Southern California

Developing Regional Leaders

INNOVATION IN THE OC: University of California, Irvine professor Stephen Jenks gives Leadership Southern California 2009 Fellows a demonstration of HIPerWall (Highly Interactive Parallelized Display Wall) at the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology at UCI. The wall is a 200 megapixel display that allows researchers to see enormous data sets or photographs in extreme detail. Here, Professor Jenks shows a cross-section of a rat brain. View photo galleries. View complete LSC 2010 roster.

A unique, experiential "master class" on Southern California in the company of talented, high-energy peers.

For 20 years, Leadership Southern California (LSC) has enrolled approximately 40 interviewed and selected mid- to senior-level executives in a 10-month leadership development program to explore our regon's assets and opportunities.

LSC embodies the values of regional stewardship, experiential learning and deep exposure to regional public policy issues across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura and San Diego counties. Fellows also travel to Sacramento and Mexico.

Recruiting efforts are aimed at ensuring that the diversity of the region is reflected fully in the composition of the class, with special attention given to cultural, gender, age and professional diversity. Classes include leaders from the ranks of private industry, government and the non-profit sector. Tuition cost of the program for 2009-2010 is $4,500 with a 10 percent credit for Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce member organizations.

Read about the current 2010 Leadership Southern California Fellows.

Economics for Civic Leaders Component for 2010

"Economics for Civic Leaders" is launching in the Leadership Southern California 2010 curriculum, which will focus on the economic trends affecting our business climate and the road to recovery. Participants will leave with an enhanced understanding of the trends and indicators shaping our regional economy and its future. Briefings will be presented in partnership with Beacon Economics.

Leader Connections Component

Leadership Southern California Fellows participate in SCLN's Leader Connections component of their program, which facilitates connections and meetings for small groups of Fellows with influential local, state and national leaders to share insights on leadership and regional issues. View past Leader Connections participants.

How to Apply

Leadership Southern California 2010 is now in session. Join our mailing list to receive recruitment notices when online applications are available for the next class.

Leadership Southern California Class of 2010
Seminar 1 - Oct. 16, 2009 • Orientation & Personal Development Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Seminar 2 - Nov. 19, 2009 • Economics for Civic Leaders The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Seminar 3 - Nov. 20, 2009 • Focus L.A.: The People, Places & Trends The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Seminar 4 - Jan. 22, 2010 • Focus O.C.: The People, Places & Trends
Seminar 5 - Feb. 26, 2010 • Focus I.E.: The People, Places & Trends
Seminar 6 - March 25-26, 2010 • Focus S.D.-Mexico Border
Seminar 7 - April 23, 2010 • Economic & Workforce Development
Seminar 8 - May 28, 2010 •Natural Resources Management
Seminar 9 - June TBD • State Government in Sacramento
Seminar 10 - June 25, 2010 • Land Use, Housing & Transportation
Seminar 11 - July 23, 2010 • Regional Disaster Preparedness & Response
July 27, 2010 • Graduation & Class Report