Class participants had the opportunity to build relationships with each other (thanks, Creative Encounters!) and learn about the history of Orange County from local historian, Phil Brigandi. Did you know Orange County is NOT named because of all the orange groves? Or that grapes were a main source of revenue for the county? After a delicious lunch from Pita Jungle, Newport Beach, class members had the opportunity to spend some time outdoors at a local park participating in team building activities and learning more about each other. This year's class is shaping up to be a charismatic, engaging and thoughtful group of professionals! Up next, Water Day in October.
Leadership Tomorrow wants to thank the City of Tustin for supporting its Mission in our Communities. We are excited to have class members Brian Greene, Jennifer Leisz, and Carrie Woodward representing this fine city in our 2015-16 program. Materials were needed for class members to research and present, at the Foundations workshop, on the history of Tustin. Members of the Tustin Historical Society stepped up to the plate, donating an abundance of books, brochures and personal stories that assisted the group in presenting the history of this amazing town. The Leadership Tomorrow cities of Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, and now Tustin are committed to cultivating, inspiring, connecting and empowering an effective community of leaders. Thank you members of the Tustin Historical Society for your generous donation of materials to Leadership Tomorrow. They were, and will be, put to good use for many years.
We started the day at the Oasis Senior Center where we heard about Public Policy from Keith Curry. There are so many details in local government that we don't know about, and we enjoyed getting an inside look at how it works. One of our favorite parts of the day was attending the Guest Luncheon, and showing potential participants what Leadership Tomorrow is all about. There are so many different people who help make Leadership Tomorrow a reality, and we loved having them all in the same place! We had the opportunity to hear from the Mayors of Tustin, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, and Irvine. They answered some tough questions about what to expect in the next few years, and we learned a lot from their responses. This was the final workshop of Class of 2014-2015, and we have had such an amazing year learning about the inner-workings and resources in our community!
We started our day learning about Health & Human Services with presentations from Marcy Brown, Hoag's Executive Director, and two additional Medical Directors. Hoag Healthcare has provided personalized care for almost 60 years, and it was encouraging to hear how they are serving Orange County.
We had the opportunity to listen to a panel discussion about social services from Orange County with representatives from the City of Irvine, the City of Newport Beach and Share Our Selves. This discussion was very lively, and we learned about how the community is passionately working to improve its services for the future. The class took a break for a lunch hosted by Pita Grill at the beautiful Bill Barber Community Park in Irvine.
We spent the afternoon at CHOC. We learned what makes CHOC special in presentations from Matt Gerlach, Chief Operating Officer and Dr. Steven Neudorf, Pediatric Oncologist. We also heard from Oliver Wyss, OC Blues Soccer Coach and founder of Soccer for Hope, and he shared his story from a perspective of a parent whose children fought cancer. We ended our time at CHOC with an an incredible tour of the new Bill Homes Tower. The patients, parents and staff all submitted ideas that were implemented in the design of this new tower to make it feel less like a hospital. The designs were gorgeous, fun and kid-friendly. We got a glimpse of the lobbies designed by Disney, Ryan Seacrest Studios (a children's radio station), and an interactive wall with videos of Nemo and his friends.
The staff at CHOC has such a deep love and care for these children, and it is evident right when you walk in the front door. The day made quite the impact, and the class enjoyed gaining insight and learning from all of these amazing healthcare professionals.
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Do you know someone who is an exceptional leader? Each Year, Leadership Tomorrow (LT) presents a special award to a deserving individual who exemplifies the leadership qualities the program values and promotes. Nominations are open to the public. The list of nominations and supporting documentation are presented to the Leadership Tomorrow Board of Directors for review and consideration.
The Outstanding Community Leadership, which is open to nominations from the general public, is presented to a person/persons who best represent Leadership in our community, regardless of affiliation or position. This nomination may come from members of the general public, as well as the LT Board, Alumni, or outside organizations such as Chambers of Commerce or City Councils.
The Outstanding Community Leadership is presented to a person/persons who best represent Leadership in our community, regardless of affiliation or position. This nomination may come from the Board, Alumni, individuals or other outside organizations such as the Chambers of Commerce or the City Councils.
To nominate an individual for the award, the following information must be submitted.
Please submit information to:
Leadership Tomorrow C/O Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
20351 Irvine Ave., Ste. C‐5
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Attn: Jeff Parker
Via eMail to jparker@newportbeach.com.
Deadline for nominations for the 2014‐2015 awards program is Friday, April 24, 2015. The Award will be presented at the Celebrating Leadership / Class of 2015 Graduation Dinner program scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2015. For more information, please call (949) 729‐4408 or visit leadershiptomorrow-staging.jzlsq0-liquidwebsites.com
I think it’s safe to say that we all learned A LOT about Justice & Public Safety in Orange County at last week’s workshop! We started our day learning from Judge James Gray at The Library of the Public Defender. Next, we heard from District Attorney, Tony Rackauckas and Public Defender, Frank Ospino. We enjoyed hearing their perspectives in everything from how they approach cases to how they interact with the press in their roles. The Police Panel gave us some new insights about some of the issues in Orange County. Each city has its own strengths and weakness, and it was important for us to hear more about what each city is struggling with. We spent the rest of the afternoon touring Orangewood and Theo Lacey. This was an incredibly impactful day, and we can’t wait for next month’s workshop!
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We had an incredible day experiencing the Arts in Orange County. This area is filled with so many talented people and opportunities, and we got an inside look at how these performances and pieces come together! First, we toured Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and it was amazing to get a behind-the-scenes tour of this stunning theatre.
Do you know why the color of the theatre is red? This color was chosen because the color red does not reflect light back at the performers. Our favorite part was when we stood on the stage and looked out over the gorgeous theatre from a different perspective.
Next, we toured the South Coast Repertory, which began in a two-story hardware store in Long Beach back in 1964. This space was incredible, and everything from the props, to the stage setting, to the costumes is created in-house. They do 14-17 productions in a season, and it’s truly amazing work.
Lastly, we saw the Newport Beach Sculpture in Civic Center Park Exhibition. We learned that Newport Beach moved 300,000 pounds of dirt to allow residents that live above the sculpture garden to keep their million dollar views. Our day was filled with amazing tours and behind-the-scenes facts, and we loved seeing the Arts in Orange County up close!
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What an incredible day we had at Leadership Tomorrow Workshop #5! We learned so much from these inspiring and passionate leaders in business and media. From creating a healthy work/life balance to how to come alongside employees, our speakers shared some amazing advice from their experiences. If there's one thing we took away from this workshop, it's that it takes true dedication, commitment, and A LOT of hard work to thrive in any industry!
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We started Workshop #4 on the move as we commuted from the Irvine Train Station to the Irvine Company’s Corporate Offices. There, they taught us about the planning that goes into building a new community. Next, we learned about affordable housing options here in Orange County. From mandates to finances, there is a lot that goes into creating these opportunities. From there, we took Irvine’s iShuttle to the Irvine Civic Center where we got a behind-the-scenes look at the Traffic Research and Control Center. There is a lot of planning and engineering to make sure transportation runs efficiently, and it was helpful to see the big picture. Back on the train, we headed to the Orange County Rescue Mission. The facility was beautiful and an incredible resource for anyone needing a hand. There, Becks McKeown of ROCKharbor’s City Liaison for Homelessness and Scott Larson, the Executive Director of HomeAid Orange County explained about the resources they provide day-to-day and how they help people get on their feet. We also heard about the future of transportation from Chris Gray, a Senior Associate with Fehr and Peers. He spoke about the upcoming trends and what might change in the next ten years. Between traffic, transportation, and housing, we asked a lot of questions, and we enjoyed learning about the resources that Orange County has to offer.
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