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On September 17th and 18th, Leadership Santa Cruz County Class 40 met among the trees for our annual leadership retreat at Mount Hermon Camp & Conference Center. The retreat kicked off with Dr. Geoffrey Dunn giving a political history lesson on Santa Cruz County. The class then heard tips from recent LSCC Alums on how to get the most out of their Leadership year, followed by a hands-on workshop (with Legos!) to develop the future of Santa Cruz County, led by Jeremy Neuner of

On Thursday, August 20th, the newest class of Leadership Santa Cruz County participants met for Orientation at Chaminade Resort & Spa. Class 40 includes 50 current and emerging leaders -- all individuals who have raised their hand and said that yes, they want to learn more about our community, make more connections, and take a role in shaping the future of our County in a way that aligns with their skills and interests. Highlights of the evening included a mixing activity whe

This was a full-day immersive program exploring the role of arts and culture in Santa Cruz County's economy, community identity, and civic life. The day was designed to give Leadership Santa Cruz County participants a firsthand look at how the arts ecosystem functions locally - not just as entertainment, but as a driver of economic development, community empowerment, and cultural preservation. The morning opened with a substantive session on the relationship between arts and

Class 39's Health & Human Services Day centered on the theme of "Meeting Basic Needs," engaging participants for a full day of immersive learning about the critical social and health challenges facing the region.