Leaders United Program
Leaders United Program
Shaping the leaders of tomorrow
Each year, United Way California Capital Region asks local organizations to select one or more of their valued employees to participate in the Leaders United Program for an 18-week working session to assist in the annual campaign. Leaders United participants (LU’s) is an immersive program designed to develop today’s corporate and community leaders. Through panel discussions, skills-based volunteer opportunities and assessments, participants gain valuable relationships, cultural awareness, a better self-understanding and new skills they will bring back to their workplace
The Leaders United experience provides:
- Awareness of community issues facing the Capital Region and the impact on organizations and future leaders
- Development of a well-rounded understanding of various professional industries through educational classes. Topics include: Marketing, Human Resources, Consulting, Healthcare, Local/State Government, Legal Issues, and Finance
- A mentor from United Way’s Board and regular meetings with the region’s CEOs and top leaders
- Improvement of technical and leadership skills through deep engagement in raising funds for local nonprofits
- The opportunity to stretch outside of comfort zones to work with others, solve problems and drive results
- New insights about trust, authenticity, and character for future leadership growth
Ideal Candidate & Benefits
The best candidate for United Way’s Leaders United program would be someone wanting to develop leadership skills, excited about giving back to their community, looking to diversify their professional skill set, up for a challenge and looking for a unique professional development opportunity.
United Way California Capital Region’s Leaders United Program strives to provide a unique opportunity for professional and personal development including:
Meet Damon Leardini
2019 Leaders United Participant from SMUD
My name is Damon Leardini, Customer Service Rep with SMUD.
Don’t Just Take Our Word for It
Watch testimonials from the first Leaders United class
During the graduation ceremony, we got the pleasure to hear from United Way CEO and president Stephanie Mclemore Bray, Board Member George Meyers, and past leaders United Participants.
To watch all of the Leaders United testimonials, check out our Youtube channel!
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Stacy Wolfenberger at stacy.wolfenberger@uwccr.org or at (916)856-3994.
Meet Danah Tedlos-Luzano
2018 Leaders United Participant from SMUD
My name is Danah Tedlos-Luzano, Customer Service Rep II with SMUD.
What do you enjoy most about working with the United Way Workplace Giving Campaign?
What I have enjoyed the most so far is learning about all the amazing organizations and nonprofits in our community that help and support children, individuals, and families in our region.
