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Since 2016, we have invited civic-minded community leaders to apply to the Oxnard Leadership Program. It is a 10-month, 10-session experiential program that connects participants with key decision makers and experts on vital issues that shape the future of the City of Oxnard and its surrounding region. Participants are selected for their commitment to bettering our community and passion for self-improvement with the goal of assisting others.
This interactive program provides a behind-the-scenes view of the issues that impact the region’s economic prosperity and quality of life while developing and refining individual skills to better serve in leadership roles within their organization or in the community. 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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Thank you to our 2022 & 2023 program sponsor!
We are grateful for the Gene Haas Foundation's generous support of the 2022 and 2023 Oxnard Leadership Program! The 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.
If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact Jovie Baclayon at j.baclayon@wvcba.org.
We are grateful for the Gene Haas Foundation's generous support of the 2022 and 2023 Oxnard Leadership Program! The 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.
If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact Jovie Baclayon at j.baclayon@wvcba.org.
Benefits
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The benefits of Oxnard Leadership are multifaceted. Your participation in the program allows you, employers, and the community as a whole to reap rewards. Whether you are new to the area or have lived here for years, this course can open new doors. Benefits from the program include:
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Tuition & Commitment
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The full course investment of $850 (plus a $25 application fee) per participant covers the cost of all 10 sessions, materials, food, graduation ceremony and recognition plaque.
Scholarships are available for the 2023 program, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Gene Haas Foundation; please inquire when you submit your application. Businesses are encouraged to sponsor employee participation for leadership development. Session hours vary and are approximately 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Participants must be present for 75 percent of the day. Participants may not miss more than two sessions in order to graduate, but are allowed to make up sessions the following year and graduate then. Sessions Will Cover: (list subject to change) Government Public Safety Education History Trade & Defense Public Services Health & Human Services Land Use & Transportation Agriculture/Natural Resources Energy |
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Alumni
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2016 (Inaugural Class)
Tom Buenger Craig Classen Andrea Dunphy Dawn Noorda-Boldrin Jackie Snider |
2017
Alyce Bosacki Nicole Chavez Justin Cotton Elissa Davalos Kathy Gray Carlos Lopez Peter Marcus Robin Whitney |
2018
Christopher Acker Justin Campbell Jacquelyn McMillan Theresa Miller Laura Mullen Alex Renteria |
2019
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
Joshua Beck Nathan Glyer Maya Hoholick CAPT Kirk A. Lagerquist Alejandra Lopez Susana Lopez-Garcia Ashley Montgomery Mayra Plascencia |
2022
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 |
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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