ABOUT THE OXNARD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The Oxnard Leadership Program is an initiative of the Oxnard Foundation For Education And Economic Development (OFEED) a 501(c)(3) organization. Formed in 2014 by the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce (now WVCBA), OFEED's mission is to support the interaction with and advancement of education and development of our future workforce, and to assure the Oxnard community has an adequate supply of quality jobs.
The Oxnard Leadership Program is an initiative of the Oxnard Foundation For Education And Economic Development (OFEED) a 501(c)(3) organization. Formed in 2014 by the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce (now WVCBA), OFEED's mission is to support the interaction with and advancement of education and development of our future workforce, and to assure the Oxnard community has an adequate supply of quality jobs.
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Civic-minded community leaders are invited to apply to the Oxnard Leadership Program. Since 2016, this interactive, community engagement program has provided an in-depth look at issues impacting the city and region’s economic prosperity and quality of life.
This 10-month, 10-session experiential program connects participants with key decision makers and experts on vital issues shaping the future of the City of Oxnard and its surrounding region. Participants are selected for their commitment to bettering their community, passion for self-improvement, and desire to better serve in leadership roles within their organization or the community. Topics are subject to change and may include health and human services, government, public safety, education, agriculture, energy, trade, defense, and public services. |
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Benefits:
- Gain in-depth knowledge of the community and how it functions by interacting with influential community leaders.
- Build a diverse network of colleagues and contacts in the city.
- Position yourself or your business as a community partner that is committed to quality-of-life issues.
- Engage in private seminars and discussions with local executives and leaders.
- Acquire valuable information and access to resources to aid your professional work and civic engagement.
Commitment & Tuition:
- Partial scholarships may be available with priority given to self-paying individuals and nonprofits. Please inquire when you submit your application; there is no separate scholarship application.
- Sessions are held one Friday of each month, January through October, from approximately 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (hours vary).
- Participants are expected to attend all 10 sessions.
- Participants may not miss more than two sessions (16 hours total) in order to graduate with the cohort.
- Participants are allowed to make up sessions the following year and graduate then.
- Tuition is nonrefundable.
Requirements:
- Candidates must be at least 21 years of age to apply
- If not self-employed, you must have the support and commitment of their employer.
- Employers are encouraged to sponsor employee participation for professional development.
- In addition to the application, a brief interview (via Zoom) will be scheduled. Soon after the application deadline, applicants will receive an email to schedule the Zoom interview.
SPONSORS
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We are grateful for the Gene Haas Foundation's generous Program Sponsorship of the Oxnard Leadership Program since 2022! The Gene Haas Foundation was established in 1999 by Haas Automation Founder and CEO Gene Haas to support the needs of the local community. Based in Oxnard, Haas Automation is one of the largest employers in the county. More than 25 deserving individuals have received partial scholarships from Gene Haas Foundation.
The 2025 Oxnard Leadership Program is grateful for the support from Pegasus Transit (Education Day sponsor), Santa Barbara Airbus (Health & Human Services Day sponsor), and lunch sponsors TKC Enterprises, Catalyst Environmental Solutions, Bayer Crop Sciences, and The Port of Hueneme. If your business would like to become a sponsor, please contact Jovie Baclayon at [email protected]. |
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WELCOME CLASS OF 2025!
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Esther Anaya, The Arc of Ventura County
Daniel Cervantes, OceanAir Federal Credit Union Nicholas Cohen, BluSky Restoration Contractors Mike Cortes, Amicolor Inc. Michelle Flippo, Visit Oxnard Roberto Gonzalez, Oxnard College Kyle Jewell, West Ventura County Business Alliance Isaac Khalaf, HRL Laboratories Claudia Lozano, Community Action of Ventura County Lynn Luna, Citizens Business Bank Matthew McDonald, Goodwill Industries of Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties Rachel McIver, McIver Consulting Erin Morhar, Charter Communication / Spectrum Reach Paola Pomeroy, Bayer Crop Science Nichole Susanka, NAVSEA (Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Base Ventura County) Juan Villasenor, Premier America Credit Union |
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ALUMNI
2016 (Inaugural Class)
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Tom Buenger
Craig Classen Andrea Dunphy Dawn Noorda-Boldrin Jackie Snider |
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2017
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Alyce Bosacki
Nicole Chavez Justin Cotton Elissa Davalos Kathy Gray Carlos Lopez Peter Marcus Robin Whitney |
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2018
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Christopher Acker
Justin Campbell Jacquelyn McMillan Theresa Miller Laura Mullen Alex Renteria |
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2019
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Daniel Chavez, Jr.
Yvonne Gutierrez Diana Lopez Taylor Penny Mayra Rincon Angela Sanchez Mark Spellman Marlen Torres Anna Zielsdorf |
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2020-21
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Joshua Beck
Nathan Glyer Maya Hoholick CAPT Kirk A. Lagerquist Alejandra Lopez Susana Lopez-Garcia Ashley Montgomery Mayra Plascencia |
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2022
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Joseph Cabral
Armando Casillas Arturo Garcia Brenda Heredia Tina Knight Patty Lau-Cho Teo Lopez Carolyn Mullin |
Pete Parker
Jenna Perkovich Sylvia Reyes Margaret Schoep Samantha Shapiro Christopher Wells Dave Wellik |
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2023
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Alexis Minie
Anne Amon Cecelia Perez Dolores Lopez Heather D'Anna Nichols Jazmin Charlesworth John Garcia |
Jordan Cruz
Ryan Underlin Samantha Gonzales Timea Szavo Christina Thomas Vanessa Valerio |
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2024
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Ashlee Coronado
Brooke Primero Catalina Solis Cherry De Windt Doug Riffenburgh Felipe Flores |
Jacy Yu
Jennifer Duarte Marivic Diswe Seth Wilmoth Summer Santivanez Torin Curren |
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Thomas Buenger, Class of 2016Having the opportunity to sit down and speak with Representative Irwin, our Ventura County Supervisor, Ventura County CEO, Oxnard City Managers, police and fire chiefs, and local business leaders was invaluable.
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Daniel Chavez Jr., Class of 2019Build new connections while learning what makes Oxnard great!
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Jacquelyn McMillan, Class of 2018The program provides a robust look into Oxnard’s history, economic drivers, governance, business and community issues and more.
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Laura Mullen, Class of 2018It's the best professional development opportunity I've participated in during the past five years.
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Craig Classen, Class of 2016You will undoubtedly learn things about our community that you did not know before, and you will make new connections that otherwise would not have been possible.
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Mark Spellman, Class of 2019Oxnard Leadership is an interactive opportunity for local business associates and civic-minded leaders.
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