California Leadership Lines - Feb. 2019
LEADERSHIP CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCES
2019 LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AWARDS HONOREES
Leadership California is pleased to announce the 2019 Legacy of Leadership awards recipients. Each year, Leadership California recognizes individuals and corporations who have made significant contributions and support the advancement of women.
 
“Leadership California is honored to recognize these outstanding leaders whose positive accomplishments have made immeasurable impact on the opportunities for women in California,” said Dr. Margie Wheeler, Board President of Leadership California. “These leaders exemplify the qualities Leadership California is committed to fostering in women from all sectors throughout the state through our programs--Leadership qualities that move program participants from success to significance.”
 
The honorees will be recognized at the annual Legacy of Leadership celebration on May 6, 2019 at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza. Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are available.
The 2019 honorees are:

  • Legacy of Service Award: Gloria D. Gray, Chairwoman, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Director, West Basin Municipal Water District 
  • Leadership Champion Award (New Award): Dr. Timothy P. White, Chancellor, the California State University  
  • Community Leader Award: Dr. Lucy Jones, Founder, Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society 
  • Trailblazer Award: Monica Lozano, President/CEO, College Futures Foundation  
  • Trailblazer Award: Dr. Bernice Ledbetter, Director, Center for Women in Leadership, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School  
  • Corporate Leader Award: Southwest Airlines 
For more on the honorees click here. Past Legacy Awardees can be viewed here. 
For more information about the awards, sponsorship opportunities, and tickets to the celebration event, please visit www.LeadershipCalifornia.org or contact Elizabeth Cardwell at ecardwell@leadershipcalifornia.org.
LEADERSHIP CALIFORNIA’S 2019 CALIFORNIA
ISSUES & TRENDS PROGRAM TO KICK OFF IN MARCH
The Class of 2019 will gather in Sacramento, March 3-5 to officially kickoff the California Issues & Trends (CIT) Program for 2019. Women leaders will come together from across regions, sectors, professions and backgrounds for the first of four sessions during this year-long program.

CIT SESSION I – “THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE: CALIFORNIA’S DYNAMIC GOVERNMENT” and takes place from March 3, 2019 – March 5, 2019 at the Embassy Suites in Sacramento. The program will cover all angles of our government including the state Legislature, the courts and the new administration. Speakers will represent each branch of California’s dynamic government. Presentations also will include, “The State of the State,” an elected leader’s breakfast at the Capitol, a panel on “Homelessness and Mental Health,” and field trips to the historic Leland Stanford Mansion, the state Capitol and the Independent Systems Operator.
Other sessions set for 2019 include:

  • CIT SESSION II – HOW CALIFORNIA’S HISTORY & DIVERSITY IS SHAPING ITS FUTURE – LOS ANGELES - May 5, 2019 – May 7, 2019 – Omni Hotel, Los Angeles
  • CIT SESSION III – CALIFORNIA’S GLOBAL ECONOMY: OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES – SAN FRANCISCO - July 17, 2019 – July 19, 2019 – Sir Frances Drake Hotel, San Francisco
  • CIT IV – A THRIVING CALIFORNIA THROUGH INNOVATION – SAN DIEGO - October 27, 2019 – October 29, 2019 – Omni, San Diego
Through thought leaders and experts, field trips and unique access to experiential learning, CIT participants gain knowledge and insight about California. The program also facilitates a rich dialogue among the Class advancing leadership competencies and stimulating a more diverse and inclusive mindset.

More than 1,700 women leaders from around the state have participated in our programs to increase knowledge of California issues and trends, broaden their connections, boost their influence, and be inspired to act and make a difference.

For more information on the CIT Program click here.
AUTHORS OF “PAVING THE WAY”
STEVE AND SUSIE SWATT TO SPEAK AT CIT SESSION I 
Authors Steve and Susie Swatt will discuss their just-released book, “Paving the Way: Women’s Struggle for Political Equality in California,” at the kickoff of the 2019 California Issues & Trends (CIT) – Session 1 on March 3 in Sacramento. The Class of 2019 will hear about the Swatt’s 2 ½ year journey to research and write the story of women who helped shape California over the past centuries.
Authors Steve and Susie Swatt
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OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
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