LSRV sessions are built around direct access to people shaping civic life, business, education, healthcare, culture, and community systems across the San Ramon Valley.
Past speakers and facilitators reflect the community leaders who step forward to share their experience, context, and care with each new cohort.
Assistant Professor
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Strengths Deep Dive, LLC
Foundations of Leadership facilitator guiding participants through CliftonStrengths, team development, multicultural issues, and strengths-based leadership. Gallup Certified Strengths Coach; founder
Performer, writer, director
I Can Do That! Performing Arts Center
Cultural Arts Day facilitator leading an interactive experience on performing arts, community connection, communication, and leadership presence.
Facilitator
Cultural Arts Day facilitator for a program exploring the role the arts play in building community.
Deputy Executive Director / Legislative Director
League of California Cities
Featured Community Economics Day speaker discussing the impact of state policy, legislation, and budgets on local communities and public services.
Retired Mayor
Leadership SRV
Graduate Speaker Series presenter reflecting on community leadership traits and the importance of developing future community leaders. Leadership SRV Director
Executive Director and CEO
League of California Cities
Community Economics class session speaker with extensive leadership experience in city advocacy, public policy, and local government.
Facilitator
Graduate Speaker Series facilitator for Turning Intention into Action: Mobilizing Community Connections During this Time of Need.
Clinical Director
Discovery Counseling Center
Graduate Speaker Series presenter on mental health after the pandemic and returning to what matters most. LSRV Class of 2015
Chair of Infection Control
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Graduate Speaker Series presenter on what was known about COVID-19, vaccines, variants, and safe reopening guidance.
Chief Diversity Officer
Chevron
Graduate Speaker Series presenter discussing how to talk about race and translate the conversation into organizational action.
Partnerships team lead
Google Ventures
Communications Day keynote speaker with leadership experience in technology, digital publishing, startups, and national political campaigns.
Facilitator
Graduate Speaker Series facilitator for Turning Intention into Action: Mobilizing Community Connections During this Time of Need.
Principal; Director
BenevolMind; Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley
Graduate Speaker Series presenter on how and why to have work/life balance. LSRV Class of 2020/21
Superintendent
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Graduate Speaker Series presenter offering an inside view on leading through challenging times and planning for safe school reopening.
President and Chief Operating Officer
Sunset Development Company
Community Economics Day speaker sharing insight on Bishop Ranch, regional economic development, San Ramon City Center, and long-term community planning.
Founder and CEO
Entevos
Graduate Speaker Series presenter on leading with a diversity mindset, bias, emotions, inclusion, and belonging.
Founder and CEO
Ad Fontes Media
Communications and Media class session speaker addressing news reliability, bias, media polarization, and the Media Bias Chart.
Dean, College of Business
San Francisco State University
Guest speaker and facilitator for Foundations of Leadership, bringing experience in business education, corporate development, entrepreneurship, and leadership strategy.
Professional stage/commercial actress;
Independent / KatieRubin.com
Cultural Arts Day facilitator bringing experience in performance, improv, communication, public speaking, and corporate training.
Founder and CEO
Adelante Coaching + Consulting
Foundations of Leadership facilitator leading the strengths-based leadership portion of the first class. Professional Certified Coach; Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
Facilitator
Cultural Arts Day facilitator for a program exploring the role the arts play in building community.
Retired Deputy District Attorney
Graduate Speaker Series presenter on New Beginnings, including preparing emotionally and practically for major life transitions. Appointed to the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors in 2017 and then elected in 2018. She is a Deputy District Attorney with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.