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Oxnard Leadership

Become the leader Your community Needs
 Oxnard Leadership is a 10-session course that enables you to experience in-person meetings with key decision makers and experts on vital issues that shape the future of our community. Scholarships may be available.
ApplicationS ARE CLOSED FOR 2025
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BACKGROUND

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.

ABOUT THE OXNARD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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.

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

If not self-employed, participants must have the support and commitment of their employer. Employers are encouraged to sponsor employee participation for professional development.

Partial scholarships are available for self-paying individuals and nonprofits, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Gene Haas Foundation. Please inquire when you submit your application; there is no separate scholarship application. 

Tuition for 2025 is $1,075 plus a $50 application fee.

Sessions are held one Friday of each month, January through October, from approximately 8:00 am to 4:00 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.​
  • Refunds will not be given to those who do not complete the program.​
2025 Dates:
January 15 – Welcome Reception 5:30-7:00 pm
January 24
February 21
March 21
April 25
May 30
June 27
July 25
August 22
September 19
October 24
TBD – Graduation 5:30-7:00 pm


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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.

We also are grateful for the support of Pegasus Transit, Sponsor of 2025 Education Day, and Lunch Sponsors TKC Enterprises, Catalyst Environmental Solutions, Bayer, and The Port of Hueneme. 

If your business would like to become an Oxnard Leadership Program sponsor, session sponsor, or lunch sponsor, please contact Jovie Baclayon at
[email protected].

Welcome to the 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
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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

Alumni

2016 (Inaugural Class)
Tom Buenger
Craig Classen
Andrea Dunphy
Dawn Noorda-Boldrin
Jackie Snider
2017
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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
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
​2023
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
2024
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 2016

Having 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 2019 

Build new connections while learning what makes Oxnard great!​
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Jacquelyn McMillan, Class of 2018

The 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 2018

It's the best professional development opportunity I've participated in during the past five years.
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Craig Classen, Class of 2016

You 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 2019

​Oxnard Leadership is an interactive opportunity for local business associates and civic-minded leaders.
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Phone: (805) 738-9100  |  [email protected]

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