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Leadership Tomorrow Alumni Happenings

Our LT Alumni are the movers and shakers in our communities…Here are just a few examples of how their efforts are making a difference.

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We’re thrilled to announce that Catalina Roger, We’re thrilled to announce that Catalina Roger, Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2022, will serve as our new Class Liaison!

Thank you, Catalina, for your continued commitment to Leadership Tomorrow — we’re excited to have you in this role!

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What a fun night at our Leadership Tomorrow Alumni What a fun night at our Leadership Tomorrow Alumni Event! 🎳

Big thanks to @bowlerobowl for hosting us — it’s always a great time reconnecting with fellow LT alumni. We love bringing our community together for moments like this!
🎳 Leadership Alumni — Tomorrow! 🎉 It’s t 🎳 Leadership Alumni — Tomorrow! 🎉
It’s time to reconnect, have some fun, and make new memories at our Summer Alumni Mixer!

📅 Tuesday, July 29
📍 Bowlero – The District at Tustin
💵 $15 per adult (18+) | Kids FREE | Family-Friendly!
🎟️ Includes:
🎳Bowling + shoes on semi-private lanes
🕹Arcade access
🥨Tasty appetizers
🍺One free drink at the no-host bar

Bring your family, bring your energy, and most importantly — bring your Leadership Tomorrow spirit! 🌟

Please RSVP + Pay in advance at the link in our bio, or visit leadershiptomorrow.org

#LeadershipTomorrow #LTAlumni #SummerMixer #BowleroFun
🎳 Leadership Alumni — Let’s Roll! 🎉
It’s time to reconnect, have some fun, and make new memories at our Summer Alumni Mixer!

📅 Tuesday, July 29
📍 Bowlero – The District at Tustin
💵 $15 per adult (18+) | Kids FREE | Family-Friendly!
🎟️ Includes:
🎳Bowling + shoes on semi-private lanes
🕹Arcade access
🥨Tasty appetizers
🍺One free drink at the no-host bar

Bring your family, bring your energy, and most importantly — bring your Leadership Tomorrow spirit! 🌟

Please RSVP + Pay in advance at the link in our bio, or visit leadershiptomorrow.org

#LeadershipTomorrow #LTAlumni #SummerMixer #BowleroFun
Congratulations Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2025! Congratulations Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2025! 👏

Look at our smiling graduates 😁 We can't wait to see what this great group of leaders will do next here in Orange County 💙

Check out more highlights of this big day on our website - LINK IN BIO…

#LeadershipTomorrowOC #LTOC23 #leadership
Workshop 9: Local Government Day 🏛️ The Lead Workshop 9: Local Government Day 🏛️

The Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2025 concluded their program with an impactful Government Workshop! Participants heard from a range of local leaders through multiple panels, including the Committees & Commissions Panel, Mayors Panel, and City Managers Panel.

The day also featured a tour of the Newport Beach Civic Center and an inspiring presentation by @weareoneoc.

The guest luncheon crowd enjoyed heartfelt testimonies from current class members Jennifer Manzella and Brent Williams, who shared their personal experiences, and the impact Leadership Tomorrow has had on their professional and personal growth.

Special thanks to the city mayors who joined us:
Mayor Larry Agran (@cityofirvine) @larryagranforirvine 
Mayor John Stephens (@cityofcostamesa) @costamesamayorjohnstephens 
Mayor Joe Stapleton (@cityofnewportbeach) @newportstapleton 
Mayor Austin Lumbard (@cityoftustin) @austin4tustin 

#LTOC25 shared powerful reflections as they wrapped up this final workshop. Huge gratitude to our speakers, sponsors, and community partners for making the day possible!

Reina Cuthill (LT Alum ’23), City Catalyst Director, @wearetrellis International 
Al Murray (LT Alum ’01), Executive Assistant and Policy Advisor, Office of Chairman Donald P. Wagner
Jeff Harlan (LT Alum ’09), Planning Commission Chair, City of Costa Mesa
Janet Lomax, Public Art Commission Chair, City of Tustin
Anthony Kuo, Planning Commissioner, City of Irvine
Laird Hayes (LT Alum ’16), General Plan Advisory Committee, City of Newport Beach
Ben Zdeba (LT Alum ’19), Planning Manager, City of Newport Beach
@stevenrosansky (LT Alum ’02), President and CEO, @nbchamber 
Austin Lumbard, City Manager, City of Irvine
Al Zelinka, Director, Baker Tilly
Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, Assistant City Manager, City of Costa Mesa
Oliver Chi, City Manager, City of Irvine
Aldo Schindler, City Manager, City of Tustin
Clare McKenna, Director of Community Engagement, OneOC
Maysem Awadalla, Community Engagement Coordinator, OneOC
 
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A great end to Government Day for the Leadership T A great end to Government Day for the Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2025!

At our recent Guest Luncheon, current class members Brent Williams and Jennifer Manzella shared how Leadership Tomorrow has positively impacted their personal and professional lives. They did a fantastic job representing the program and its mission.

We closed the day with a dynamic Mayor’s Panel, open to alumni, board members, and guests, highlighting the power of collaboration across cities to strengthen Orange County.

Special thanks to the mayors who shared their insights and leadership:

@newportstapleton – Mayor of Newport Beach
@austin4tustin – Mayor of Tustin
@mayorlarryagran – Mayor of Irvine
@costamesamayorjohnstephens – Mayor of Costa Mesa

Grateful for the continued support and engagement from our local leaders and the Leadership Tomorrow community! 

#LeadershipTomorrow #GovernmentDay #OrangeCountyLeadership #CivicEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment
Workshop 8: Health & Human Services Day👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

What a powerful and enlightening day for the LT Class of 2025! Health and Human Services Day was packed with immersive experiences, meaningful discussions, and thought-provoking insights into the systems and services that impact Orange County every day.

We kicked off the day with a behind-the-scenes tour of Chao ACC/UCI Hospital, led by Paul Da Veiga, Director of Planning, Design & Construction. We then visited the SoCal Hospice Foundation, where Michelle Wulfestieg, Founder & Executive Director, shared her inspiring mission and work. @socalhospice 

After lunch, we dove into a dynamic Doc Talk Panel: A Candid Conversation on Health Across the Lifespan, moderated by David Blair.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible panelists:
🔹 Dr. John-Charles Aiona Loo – Pediatric Cardiologist, Kaiser Permanente @kaiserpermanente 
🔹 Dr. Mark A. Colon – Pediatrician, Children’s Health of Orange County 
🔹 Dr. Terrisa Ha – Family Physician, Los Alamitos Medical Center & La Palma Intercommunity Hospital @losalmedicalcenter 
🔹 Dr. Kerry Burnight – Gerontologist, UCI Professor & Co-founder of Elder Abuse Forensic Center @ucirvine 

We closed the day with some much-needed comfort — a visit from a sweet therapy dog, offering calm after a full day of learning and reflection Facilitated by Program Specialist Christina Painter, City of Irvine 
Police Department. @irvinepolice 

#LeadershipTraining #HealthAndHumanServices #LTClassOf2025 #OrangeCounty #HealthcareLeadership #CommunityImpact
Lucy Santana, LT Class of 2000, shares how Leaders Lucy Santana, LT Class of 2000, shares how Leadership Tomorrow was her first step into community involvement. Now, she’s a passionate community leader, giving back and making a difference. She reflects on just how powerful and impactful true leadership can be

Hear from Lucy and watch our new alumni testimonial videos to discover how LT benefits Orange County leaders, their organizations, and their communities.

Special thanks to @OneZeroDigitalMedia for creating this video!

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#leadership #leadershipdevelopment
Workshop 7: Justice & Public Safety Day ⚖️🏛 Workshop 7: Justice & Public Safety Day ⚖️🏛

Leadership Tomorrow Class of ’25 had an impactful day at the Newport Beach Civic Center, hearing from panels of law enforcement, first responders, and justice officials—including Newport Beach Police Chief and LT alum Dave Miner, and Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer.

The experience continued with eye-opening tours of the Theo Lacy Correctional Facility and the OC Sheriff’s Department Real Time Operations Center, offering firsthand insight into our justice and public safety systems.

Thank you to our incredible speakers, sponsors, and community partners for sharing your time and expertise. 

#LTOC23 participants reflect on a powerful March workshop.

Special thanks to:
@ocsheriff @newportbeachpd 
Dave Miner, Police Chief, Newport Beach PD
Jeff Boyles, Fire Chief, Newport Beach FD
Michael Kent, Police Chief, @irvinepolice
Dan Stefano, Fire Chief, @costamesafirerescue
Todd Spitzer, DA, Orange County
Judge Maria D. Hernandez, OC Superior Court
Martin Schwarz, Public Defender, @ocgov
Commander Tomas Graham & Captain Todd Hylton, OCSD 

#LeadershipTomorrowOC #LeadershipInAction #OCLeaders
Leadership Tomorrow Annual Guest Luncheon✨ 🗓 Leadership Tomorrow Annual Guest Luncheon✨

🗓Thursday, May 15th, 2025
🕐12:00 - 2:00 PM
📍The Civic Center Community Meeting Room
❗Please RSVP at https://www.leadershiptomorrow.org/guest-luncheon/ (link in bio)

Join us at a FREE Guest luncheon to learn about becoming part of the Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2026. This is your chance to sit in on a portion of the Local Government Workshop, enjoy a delicious lunch and learn more about this dynamic community leadership program.

The event will feature a guest panel with local government officials talking about their unique leadership challenges. Our special guests will feature Mayors sharing their unique leadership challenges.

 #leadershiptomorrow #beapartoftheteam #leadership #community #orangecounty #freeevent
Team Leadership Tomorrow at Angels Stadium for an Team Leadership Tomorrow at Angels Stadium for an amazing cause! 💜

We had a blast walking, connecting, and supporting the fight against Alzheimer’s. Grateful to share this experience with our Leadership Tomorrow family! 

@angels @alzorangecounty 

#Walk4Alz #LeadershipInAction #EndAlzheimers
Workshop 6: Arts Day! 🎨🖌 LT Class participa Workshop 6: Arts Day! 🎨🖌

LT Class participants had an unforgettable day immersed in the arts! 🎭✨ They got exclusive backstage tours at South Coast Repertory Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall before heading to the Arts and Learning Conservatory for an inspiring opera performance and speaker. 🎶🎤 The day continued with an Arts Professionals Speakers Panel, offering incredible insights into the industry. To top it all off, they wrapped up with a high-energy Drum Circle, tapping into their creativity and rhythm! 🥁🎨 What an amazing way to celebrate the arts! 

#LTCO25 shared their reflections on the February Workshop. Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and partners:

@southcoastrep 
@segerstromarts 
Dawn S. Reese, Chief Executive Officer - @thewoodenfloor 
John Forsyte, President - @pacificsymphony 
Maria Lazarova, Dean of Arts - @weareocsa 
Margaret Jordan, Marketing Coordinator - @southcoastrep 
Debra Wondercheck, Founder & CEO. - @artsandlearning 

#LeadershipTomorrowOC #leadership #ArtsInAction #BehindTheScenes #CreativeExploration
Congratulations to Dave Miner, Leadership Tomorrow Congratulations to Dave Miner, Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2022 and dedicated board member, on his well-earned promotion to Newport Beach Police Chief! 👏🎉

Chief Miner has been a dedicated member of the Newport Beach Police Department since 2002, stepping up as Acting Chief in December 2024 before officially taking the helm on February 22, 2025. His leadership and commitment to public service are truly inspiring!

Wishing Chief Miner all the best in this new chapter. 🚔💙 

#LeadershipTomorrow #Congratulations #NBPD #CommunityLeadership
📽️✨ Insights from Leadership Tomorrow! ✨📽️

Check out our Leadership Tomorrow Class Members as they share their key takeaways and reflections from Workshop 5: Business Day. Watch to see what impacted them most from Business Day.

Thank you, Waqas Khan and Jennifer Manzella, for sharing your insights with us!

Don’t miss out on their valuable perspectives—watch the videos now!

#LeadershipTomorrow #LeadershipDevelopment #workshopinsights #leadershiptomorrowoc
Join Leadership Tomorrow as we Walk 4 Alzheimer's Join Leadership Tomorrow as we Walk 4 Alzheimer's with @alzorangecounty! 💜🚶‍♀️

📅 Saturday, March 15th, 2025
📍 Angel Stadium – A scenic 2-mile walk, circling and exploring inside the stadium!

Alumni, classmates, board members, friends, and family—let’s come together for a meaningful cause. Every step we take helps raise awareness and support those impacted by Alzheimer’s. Click the link in our bio to join the Leadership Tomorrow team and walk with us! 🔗

More people than ever are affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia… But they are more than a statistic—they are loved ones, friends, and members of our community.

✨ Walk with us. Honor them. Make a difference. ✨

#Walk4ALZ #LeadershipTomorrow #EndAlz #AlzheimersAwareness #TogetherWeCan
Russel Bunim, LT Class of 2023, reflects on his be Russel Bunim, LT Class of 2023, reflects on his best experience from the Leadership Tomorrow program. He shares how Government Day gave him exclusive insights into local government through discussions with city managers, mayors, and more—offering him a true 'backstage pass' to Orange County.

Hear from Russel and watch our new alumni testimonial videos to discover how LT benefits Orange County leaders, their organizations, and their communities.

Special thanks to @OneZeroDigitalMedia for creating this video!

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#leadership #leadershipdevelopment
Our #LeadershipTomorrowOC Class of 2025 spent an i Our #LeadershipTomorrowOC Class of 2025 spent an insightful day at The Man Cave in #CostaMesa, learning from top #businessprofessionals! 🔥

💡 Morgan Christen of Spinnaker Investment Group  provided key insights into the local #economy, while a dynamic panel of leaders from #familyownedbusinesses and #nonprofits shared their expertise and experiences.

Huge thanks to our incredible speakers, sponsors, and partners for making this day impactful! 👏

The Man Cave
Morgan Christen, CEO, @spinninvest 
Ed Hart, Senior Vice President/Director, First Bank
Tam Nguyen, Owner & Chair, @advancebeautycollege 
Deanne Mendoza, Executive Vice President, Teacher Created Materials
Jenny Dinnen, Co-President & Owner, MacKenzie and @nextgencollaborative 
Roger Lloyd, Director, SBDC at @rsccdofficial 
Bonni Pomush, CEO, @workingwardrobes 
Claudia Bonilla Keller, CEO, @shfboc 
Debora Wondercheck, President, Founder & CEO, @artsandlearning 
Maricela Rios, CEO, @humanoptions 
Ellen Pais, Executive Director, @pretendcity 
Dave Coffaro, Interim President & CEO, @irvinechamber 
Sonny Nguyen, Co-Owner, @7leavescafe
📽️✨ Insights from Leadership Tomorrow! ✨📽️

Check out our Leadership Tomorrow Class Members as they share their key takeaways and reflections from Workshop 4: Education Day. Watch to see what impacted them most from Education Day.

Thank you to Alana Cooper and Raymund Reyes for sharing your insights with us!

Don’t miss out on their valuable perspectives—watch the videos now!

#LeadershipTomorrow #LeadershipDevelopment #workshopinsights #leadershiptomorrowoc
Katie Rucker, LT Class of 2020, reflects on how he Katie Rucker, LT Class of 2020, reflects on how her entire family has been actively involved in the program. She highlights the incredible opportunity to gain deep insights into Orange County’s inner workings through engaging sessions led by high-caliber speakers.

Hear from Katie and watch our new alumni testimonial videos to discover how LT benefits Orange County leaders, their organizations, and their communities.

Special thanks to @OneZeroDigitalMedia for creating this video!

#LeadershipTomorrowOC
#leadership #leadershipdevelopment
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