Lennies Gutierrez

Pal Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization in Redwood City, CA providing supportive & dynamic programs for both the local youth and adults centered around mentorship, education, and wellness.

Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative mobilizes the women’s sports community to Engage, Inspire, and Empower girls in under-resourced neighborhoods and children with disabilities. BAWSI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded in 2005 by former general manager of the San Jose CyberRays professional women’s soccer team Marlene Bjornsrud and soccer legends Brandi Chastain and Julie Foudy, on the principles of paying it forward. We take pride in our acronym’s pronunciation — BAWSI is pronounced “bossy” — and we are enthusiastic, collaborative and aware of our capacity to improve the world one person at a time. Women in sports who embody these qualities (and more!) make up our community of athletes who choose to matter via authentic and impactful service within their communities. The heartbeat of our work is the understanding that service is reciprocally transformative, positively impacting those serving as well as those served. The reflective component is key; as athletes choose to matter, they become more aware of their capacity to make a difference. Coaches and Athletes: you can realize the powerful impact you have on the world by just being yourself and seeing your potential as a leader. Visit us online and get involved! Individuals and Companies: your thoughtful gift will make a difference in the lives of those served by athletes who engage in service nationwide. For information on how to provide financial support, visit us online.

In 2009 the Latino Leadership Alliance founders created a groundbreaking partnership and collaboration with Stanford University designed to seek out, train and mentor emerging leaders in the Silicon Valley. The need and the goal were simple: to identify and provide training and support to emerging leaders across the business, government, education and non-profit sectors to take leadership roles in all sectors and in issues affecting the Silicon Valley’s expansive and diverse Latino community. To achieve that, LLA developed a six-month leadership training academy that exposes participants to principles of leadership and governance, coalition building and other leadership skills, and that examines issues affecting the Latino community in the Silicon Valley. To support and enhance the Leadership Academy, LLA and Stanford University developed the Stanford Leadership Summer Program, which is a unique and strategic collaboration between LLA and Stanford University’s Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. Each year, the Leadership Academy culminates in a three-day residency leadership training program on-campus at Stanford University featuring advanced leadership and education workshops prepared and presented by distinguished faculty from Stanford University. Program participants are housed on-campus at Stanford University for the three-day event, which provides a unique environment for learning and collaboration between and among Academy fellows and Stanford’s world-class faculty.

The Chamber is where San Mateo County organizations, businesses, and communities come together to create a brighter future. Through events, advocacy, and opportunities to connect, we ensure business voices are heard, diverse perspectives are shared, and leadership is fostered. As a member of The Chamber, you can play an integral role in shaping the economic future of our region. The Chamber keeps you connected to our San Mateo County’s most important economic issues and opportunities. As a member, you can play an active role in advocating for policies and legislation that reflect the needs of our community and our businesses. And when you engage with the Chamber, you reap the rewards of connecting with interesting, informed colleagues, participating in business-building programs and development opportunities, and being a part of bringing local progress to life.

Pal Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization in Redwood City, CA providing supportive & dynamic programs for both the local youth and adults centered around mentorship, education, and wellness.

It is the mission of the African American Community Service Agency (AACSA) to preserve the dignity and culture of a diverse African American Community and to provide services that promote full participation of African Americans and of Santa Clara County in the general society.

HOPE® is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that has focused on empowering our communities through advocacy, Latina leadership training, and increasing knowledge on the contributions Latinas have made to advance the status of women for the past 30 years. To date, HOPE’s innovative programming has directly served 57,000 Latinas statewide and touched the lives of several thousand more through HOPE’s advocacy agenda. Programs include the HOPE Leadership Institute (HLI), established to train Latina leaders in leadership and advocacy skills enabling to create fundamental change within their communities statewide; the HOPE Binational Fellowship, an executive leadership program for outstanding Latina professionals who, through increased competence in national and global economic and security issues, are in a position to make urgent and long-lasting improvements in the lives of Latinas in the United States and Mexico; the HOPE College Leadership Program (HCLP) designed to support Latina college students in developing leadership, advocacy, and professional skills; and the HOPE Youth Leadership Program (HYLP), established to provide Latina teens with the skills necessary for self-empowerment. HOPE’s signature conferences include Latina History Day, established to celebrate historical accomplishments of Latinas and to present forums on issues such as health, education, and economic empowerment; and Latina Action Day – Sacramento, established to mobilize professional, civic, and community leaders from across California to voice concerns at the state level on issues that most impact Latinas and their communities.

Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative mobilizes the women’s sports community to Engage, Inspire, and Empower girls in under-resourced neighborhoods and children with disabilities. BAWSI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded in 2005 by former general manager of the San Jose CyberRays professional women’s soccer team Marlene Bjornsrud and soccer legends Brandi Chastain and Julie Foudy, on the principles of paying it forward. We take pride in our acronym’s pronunciation — BAWSI is pronounced “bossy” — and we are enthusiastic, collaborative and aware of our capacity to improve the world one person at a time. Women in sports who embody these qualities (and more!) make up our community of athletes who choose to matter via authentic and impactful service within their communities. The heartbeat of our work is the understanding that service is reciprocally transformative, positively impacting those serving as well as those served. The reflective component is key; as athletes choose to matter, they become more aware of their capacity to make a difference. Coaches and Athletes: you can realize the powerful impact you have on the world by just being yourself and seeing your potential as a leader. Visit us online and get involved! Individuals and Companies: your thoughtful gift will make a difference in the lives of those served by athletes who engage in service nationwide. For information on how to provide financial support, visit us online.

In 2009 the Latino Leadership Alliance founders created a groundbreaking partnership and collaboration with Stanford University designed to seek out, train and mentor emerging leaders in the Silicon Valley. The need and the goal were simple: to identify and provide training and support to emerging leaders across the business, government, education and non-profit sectors to take leadership roles in all sectors and in issues affecting the Silicon Valley’s expansive and diverse Latino community. To achieve that, LLA developed a six-month leadership training academy that exposes participants to principles of leadership and governance, coalition building and other leadership skills, and that examines issues affecting the Latino community in the Silicon Valley. To support and enhance the Leadership Academy, LLA and Stanford University developed the Stanford Leadership Summer Program, which is a unique and strategic collaboration between LLA and Stanford University’s Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. Each year, the Leadership Academy culminates in a three-day residency leadership training program on-campus at Stanford University featuring advanced leadership and education workshops prepared and presented by distinguished faculty from Stanford University. Program participants are housed on-campus at Stanford University for the three-day event, which provides a unique environment for learning and collaboration between and among Academy fellows and Stanford’s world-class faculty.