Who We Are

Leadership Vallejo is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that was founded in 2008 and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and assisted by a Program Coordinator and Curriculum Committee. 

Leadership Vallejo is a personal and professional development program designed to motivate participants to develop and enhance the quality of their leadership skills. Graduates will be equipped to effectively identify the needs of Vallejo and address them via positive community involvement.

What is Leadership Vallejo?

Leadership Vallejo educates and trains future business, government, and volunteer leaders to gain the skills and experience needed to make the change you want to see in Vallejo and the world.

Our Mission

  • Leadership Vallejo is an interactive program designed to surround you with like-minded, yet totally diverse individuals you wouldn’t otherwise have a chance to interact with in your daily work or personal lives. Many of your classmates will become friends for life.

  • Expand your understanding of what is happening across Vallejo’s various sectors from some of the most influential leaders in our city and county. During the program, use your leadership learnings within a small group to create and/or work on a community service project benefitting a local nonprofit that leaves a lasting mark on our community.

  • The people you meet, the places we go, and the industries we learn about contribute to what makes Vallejo a city to live, work, and play. Leadership Vallejo is your foot-in-the-door to help you identify what role you want to play in it.

Why Leadership Vallejo?

Our Goals for Leaders

  • Leadership Skills

  • Vision Clarity

  • Team-Building Skills

  • Effective Listening Skills

  • Self-Confidence

  • Public Speaking Skills

  • Community Knowledge

  • Power of Influence

  • Introspection

  • Empowerment to Succeed

  • Connect You With the Community

Our Objectives for Leaders

Each participant will:

  • learn critical information about this diverse community;

  • gain understanding of the hopes, challenges, and aspirations of residents;

  • learn the history of Vallejo and receive comprehensive background on issues facing the Vallejo community today;

  • enhance their skills in public speaking, setting priorities, and achieving consensus at public meetings; and

  • gain effective listening skills and demonstrate mastery in identifying key issues. 

At the conclusion of this nine-month program, graduates will be equipped to effectively identify the needs of Vallejo and address them via positive community involvement.

Year 15 Cohort

(F-B/L-R): Matthew Herrera of City of Vallejo; Jamie Powell of Fight Back Partnership; Adjoa McDonald of Vallejo Project; R. Shay Miles of Miles McNeal & Powell LLC; Genesis Miguel of Suite Treatments; Vanessa Stallworth of La Clinica Dela Roza; Sheila Tennyson of State of California; Vincent Valenzuela of American Red Cross; Jason Ackley of City of Vallejo; Brent Zionic of Griffin Technology Academies; Tony Santos of Dress4Success Global Educational Foundation; Jeffrey Worrell of Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD); Patrick Hutchinson of City of Vallejo; Courtney Davis of TabiMOMS; Tari Houston-Collins of California State University Maritime Academy; Bill Hicks of Touro University California; Laura Goin of Kaiser Permanente; Alexandria Bell of Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District; Roberto Hernandez of New York Life Insurance; Lilibeth Pinpin of Solano County Office of Education; Juliana Becerra of Recology Vallejo/American Canyon; Nhi Tran of Kaiser Vallejo Medical Center