LEADERSHIP PALO ALTO IS RECRUITING FOR THE CLASS OF 2016

Leadership Palo Alto is accepting applications for its cohort of emerging leaders who will enter this transformative leadership development program in September 2015.

“LPA is an absolute must for anyone wanting to grow in their community understanding, an incredible value” asserts Matt Podoll, 2013 LPA graduate.

Leadership Palo Alto Fellows gain an in-depth understanding of the full spectrum of Palo Alto life, including the community’s economic, social, and civic challenges, and opportunities and trends in the context of Palo Alto’s global influence.

Presenters have included world-class innovators in the environment, technology, health care, education, philanthropy, crisis management, the arts and other sectors. LPA Fellows have participated in intimate conversation with noteworthy local leaders, including Gil Friend, international environmental leader, David Demarest, Stanford University’s Vice President for Public Affairs and former White House communications director, and Stephen Levy, distinguished California economist.

Program Fellows acquire 21st century leadership skills ranging from exploring effective presentation and storytelling, conflict management and collaboration skills to running successful campaigns. Fellows chart their courses to take their leadership and impact to the next level as potent change agents by creating their own Leadership Road Map. Upon completion, LPA Fellows join an extensive network of more than 400 Leadership Palo Alto Senior Fellows.

Applications are now being accepted with a deadline of June 30th. Interviews for prospective Fellows are taking place now through July 15th. For additional information, application including program dates, requirements and cost, visit

www.paloaltochamber.com, email dawnb@paloaltochamber.com or call 650-3243135