Hearing from LT alum about their positive experience having gone through the program, the impact it’s made and why they continue to stay involved. This creates a sense of wonder and excitement of what the next 9 months will bring and how each of us will grow as a result.
From the Class of 2027...
“Hearing from the Chair Neda and Catalina and how impactful the program has been to them, so much so they volunteer their and passion to the LT organization. It made me proud to member of the LT Class, and I hope to make a difference as they have.”
“The most impactful part of the workshop was the Breakout Group Exercise. It was a great way to connect with specific members of our class in a trust building exercise. I would actually recommend adding a couple additional trust exercises where each individual gets a new partner so there is more bonding with more classmates.”
“I loved the blindfold activity where we had to trust our partner and let them lead us! We were able to make a friend really quickly after that.”
The first workshop introduces class members to one another and charts the course of experiences to come. Highlights of the day include a history of the communities the Leadership Tomorrow program serves, an overview of the program and sharing from past graduates.
Past Speakers and Panelists
Paul Cox, Ph.D. – Director, School for Professional Studies, Vanguard University
Gail Daniels – Irvine Historical Society
Bill Grundy- Newport Beach Historical Society
Kathy Jennings – Creative Encounters
Eva Montville – Creative Encounters
Trudy Naman, Ph.D. - TJN Consulting
Stan Oftelie - Orange County Archive
Hank Panian – Costa Mesa Historical Society
Karen Speros – Irvine Historical Society
Don Webb – Former Newport Beach Mayor, Newport Beach Historical Society
Ralph Whitford – Newport Beach Historical Society
Workshop Donors
Catalina Roger '22 - Judicate West
Judy Johnson '25
The first workshop introduces class members to one another and charts the course of experiences to come. Highlights of the day include a history of the communities the Leadership Tomorrow program serves, an overview of the program and sharing from past graduates.
2026 Speakers
Steve Oftelie - Orange County Archive (History of Orange County)
Dr. Trudy Naman - TJN Consulting (Team Building Session)
Past Speakers and Panelists
Paul Cox, Ph.D. – Director, School for Professional Studies, Vanguard University
Gail Daniels – Irvine Historical Society
Bill Grundy- Newport Beach Historical Society
Kathy Jennings – Creative Encounters
Eva Montville – Creative Encounters
Stan Oftelie - Orange County Archive
Hank Panian – Costa Mesa Historical Society
Karen Speros – Irvine Historical Society
Don Webb – Former Newport Beach Mayor, Newport Beach Historical Society
Ralph Whitford – Newport Beach Historical Society
