Join us at one of our upcoming dinner parties, hosted by LT board members! Each gathering will be limited to 10-12 alumni, ensuring meaningful connections and lively conversations. Your $40 registration fee serves as a donation to LT in honor of our 40th anniversary.
In this 90-minute virtual workshop, BIPOC leaders and allies will explore and build communication strategies for effectively responding to examples of racial bias they encounter in the workplace. Following this workshop, we hope participants will activate their peer groups to ease "the one and only” isolation that BIPOC leaders often face at work, replenish their emotional reserves, and brainstorm new strategies for succeeding through the persistent realities of workplace racial bias.
Join us Tuesday, June 18 to celebrate 40 years of leadership excellence! For the past four decades, LT has been at the forefront of cultivating the inclusive, courageous, and curious leaders the Puget Sound region needs. As we mark this significant milestone, we invite you to join us in honoring our past, celebrating our present, and envisioning our future.
A Testimonial and Reflection Session by Ben Reuler, LT’16
Join Ben Reuler, LT’16, in this 90-minute session where he will delve into the integral relationship between organizational growth and personal development. Explore how fear and discomfort can give way to a beautiful new, liberated organizational culture, considering themes such as courage and mental health. Leave with fresh perspectives and actionable insights for advancing an antiracist agenda within your personal and professional spheres. Plus, you will foster deeper connections with the LT community!
Join us Tuesday, March 12 for one of the best LT events of the year, our annual Networking and Recruitment Event for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Alumni and Candidates! Reconnect with the LT BIPOC community, enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks, and introduce candidates to LT before this year’s application deadline on April 1.
Join us to connect online or in person with our new Executive Director. In addition to getting acquainted with Bindiya, you'll have the opportunity to voice your ideas and insights on how LT can play a pivotal role in contributing to a thriving region. We're excited to hear your ideas!
Join us as we raise our glasses to honor Sue's extraordinary 10-year journey with Leadership Tomorrow. Mark your calendar and register for a fun night of connection, celebration, and gratitude on January 23 at Metier Brewing.
Connect with the LT alumni who live or work in your neighborhood on October 26 at our upcoming Meet Your LT Neighbor! It’s free to register, but you need to pay for your own food and drinks. If your neighborhood isn’t on our list and you would like to host a gathering, reach out to Megan.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration at the LT'23 Graduation and Alumni Reunion! You're invited to mingle with old friends and make new ones over delicious appetizers and drinks (one complimentary drink per registered guest).
Don’t miss our keynote speaker, Ruchika Tulshyan, LT’16, best-selling author of Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work and Founder of Candour.
Please join us for a discussion regarding African American reparations and cross-racial solidarity. We will have a panel of speakers from various allyships (Larry Gossett, Estela Ortega, Dr. Kyle Kinoshita, and more), followed by small group discussions. You will gain an understanding of why reparations are important, how we can collectively move reparations forward, how to build solidarity to meet each other’s needs, and have a larger impact to benefit all communities. We are more powerful together!
Are you an ally interested in taking action to support African American reparations? Have you participated in past LT caucusing or have experience in racial equity work and are interested in next steps? Join us May 4 for an evening of meaningful conversation and action.
The event will feature panelists from the Civil Reparations Project and the Social Justice Fund NW. We will also have small group facilitated discussions. This is an opportunity to connect with other LT alumni, share learnings, and commit to meaningful action. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Free parking is available.
Learn more and register here.
Enjoy delicious appetizers, beverages (alcohol and non-alcohol options available), a short program about LT's curriculum and application process, and plenty of time to catch up with your colleagues. This event is exclusively for LT alumni of color and LT candidates of color.
Join us to hear from two regional leaders who are working collectively to tackle disparities in our region and move us toward shared prosperity, where everyone has access to the opportunity and resources they need to thrive. Michael Brown, LT’98, is Chief Architect of Civic Commons.
Ted Schneider, LT’12, is Global Managing Director at Camber Collective. They will discuss their work on the Scorecard for Shared Prosperity, the Black Home Initiative, and the Washington Future Fund. We will discuss what innovative solutions look like and actions leaders can take to make real change. There will be time for Q&A.
Save the date for a day of learning, reflection, connection, and joy. We will have options for everyone whether you are new to racial equity work or a DEI professional. We will also have dedicated spaces for BIPOC participants.
Did you graduate from the 10-month LT Flagship Program several years (or more) ago? Are you thinking about nominating someone to apply for LT? As an organization rooted in leadership practice, LT’s curriculum continues to evolve to provide skills leaders need today, and align with our new mission, vision, and values. We hope you will join us for this conversation.
How do we as leaders create an inclusive environment for all gender identities? Please join us for a workshop led by Kaya David, LT’18, to unpack the science, history, and assumptions we make about gender and gender identity. This is a safe place to ask questions and learn more together. Food and drinks will be provided.
Join us to talk with Fred Rivera, LT’06, the Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretary & General Counsel for the Seattle Mariners. Fred will discuss his leadership and community-centered approach to his work with the Mariners. He’ll also share his thoughts about the Mariners next season and what it was like to be part of the team that broke the 20-year playoff drought! He will be interviewed by Sandra Madrid, LT’89.
Please join us to read and discuss the inspiring new leadership book, “The Four Pivots” by Shawn A. Ginwright, PhD. As part of our conversation, Jessica Werner, LT'05, from LT's Curriculum Committee, will discuss how the LT'23 cohort is using this book as part of their curriculum. In this book, “Shawn Ginwright, PhD, breaks down the common myths of social movements–a set of deeply ingrained beliefs that actually hold us back from healing and achieving sustainable systemic change. He shows us why these frames don’t work, proposing instead four revolutionary pivots for better activism and collective leadership.”
Please join us to meet other alumni working in and around environment, climate, sustainability, and justice. We will have both structured and informal time together to share your work, get input on what you are doing, and potentially form collaborations. This event will be in person and we will also have pizza and drinks!
Learn more and register here.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Bob Ness, LT’96, past LT Board Chair, and co-founder of the Global Leadership Forum. Bob is dedicated to social change and has served on more than 30 boards. Bob will share stories from his decades-long leadership journey, his research, and his current civic involvement. He will be interviewed by Rebecca Wilson, LT’10. Our Lunch with LT Leaders series highlights inspiring LT alumni who are using their leadership to influence positive change in our region and beyond. Through Zoom, featured leaders share their leadership journeys and then open the conversation for questions.
Meet Your Neighbor gatherings are a time-honored LT tradition. These gatherings allow you to connect with other LT alumni, current class members, and Honorary LT who live or work in your neighborhood and are hosted by alums who live there. Please register for a gathering in your neighborhood or consider hosting one!
Join us to talk with Rosalinda Mendoza, LT’16, and Elizabeth Mendoza, LT’17, to learn about their leadership journeys and their community-centered approach to their new artisanal mezcal company, Mocel. Our Our Lunch with LT Leaders series highlights inspiring LT alumni who are using their leadership to influence positive change in our region and beyond. Through Zoom, featured leaders share their leadership journeys and then open the conversation for questions.
Join us for this online networking event to make new connections, build community, and have fun! If you would like to expand your LT network and connect with inspiring leaders, this is the event for you! During this one-hour virtual event, you'll meet five to seven other alumni in breakout rooms one-on-one. We'll offer prompts to help facilitate conversations.
Please join us for our first in-person gathering of BIPOC alumni in more than two years! This gathering, which is being organized by the LT POC Alumni Group, will take place at the private residence of an alum who lives on the Puget Sound in Shoreline, WA.
We hope you will join us June 16th for the LT’22 Graduation and Alumni Reunion, our first in-person graduation and alumni reunion in three years!
For those attending in person, the event will run from 5:30-8:00 p.m. There will be appetizers, drinks (one complimentary drink per registered guest), and fun ways to connect with each other. Come to meet with your classmates, other alumni, current graduates, and other regional leaders. As a community of leaders, let's join together to reflect reminisce, reconnect, and recharge.
For those attending online, the program will run from 6:30-7:15 p.m. You will be able to watch the live stream of the Graduation Program via Zoom (keynote speaker, class speakers, etc.).
We are excited to hold LT’s first Alumni Racial Equity Retreat & Workshop on May 20, 2022. The retreat will support your work in moving us toward an antiracist society. Whether you are just starting to do this work or bring a lot of expertise, there will be something for you.
We will have two tracks. The first track is the “Why & What,” designed for participants to better understand the context for racial equity work and mechanisms for change. The second track is the “How,” which will offer strategies and workshops on racial equity policies and practices within your organizations and communities. There will be places for BIPOC alumni to talk about their work and support each other. The retreat will include ample time for community building and discussion.
Please join us as we continue to further our understanding, build skills, and deepen our commitments around reparations for Black Americans. In addition to continuing our conversations on reparations, guest presenters from The Civil Reparations Project will share their work. We welcome people new to this conversation and those who have attended previous events.
Join us April 28th for an LT BIPOC Alumni Speed Networking event. If you would like to expand your LT network and connect with inspiring leaders, this is the event for you! During this one-hour virtual event, you'll meet five to seven other BIPOC alumni in breakout rooms one-on-one. We'll offer prompts to help facilitate conversations.
LT has more than 700 BIPOC alumni who are working to make our region more equitable and resilient. Join us for this special networking event to make new connections, build community, and have fun!
Please join us to hear from Mayor Bruce Harrell. In 2021, he was elected mayor of Seattle on a commitment to address the homelessness crisis with urgency and compassion, to ensure public safety for all communities, and to restore trust, hope, and unity in local government and civic life.
During our hour together, Mayor Harrell will reflect on his leadership journey and discuss current challenges and opportunities facing our region. He will be interviewed by Markham McIntyre, LT'17, who is the Interim Director for Office of Economic Development at the City of Seattle. This is a great opportunity to participate in an informal conversation with a regional leader. There will be time for Q&A.
Please join us in a workshop led by Briana Herman-Brand, MSW to help you grow your capacity to navigate conflict in ways that strengthen relationships, improve team cohesiveness, and free up your power to make the impacts you most care about.
Briana spent the past 20 years exploring and implementing transformative and restorative justice processes that center relationships – inviting healing and accountability for folks on all sides of conflict and harm. I’ve found that when we can listen for areas of mutual interest, rooted in empathy for each other, we can cultivate the kind of safety, belonging, and dignity from which meaningful repair becomes possible.
Curious about LT and want to learn more? Join us March 15th for a Zoom recruitment event. LT alumni and staff will talk about LT and the curriculum, how to apply, and answer any questions you might have. This event is open to all potential candidates.
Join us for our next Lunch with LT Leaders, featuring Ruchika Tulshyan, LT'16, an award-winning author who is passionate about designing equitable workplaces. During our hour together, Ruchika will talk about her leadership journey and how leaders can design equitable workplaces and cultivate a culture of belonging. There will be time for Q&A. She will be interviewed by her LT classmate, Ben Reuler, LT’16, Founder & CEO of In The Area Productions LLC.
As CEO and founder of Candour, she advises companies on diversity, equity & inclusion strategy and communications. She regularly writes for the New York Times and Harvard Business Review on workplace equity. Ruchika and her colleague, Jodi-Ann Burey, were recently guests on Brené Brown's "Dare to Lead" podcast, discussing imposter syndrome and the articles they have written together about the topic.
Our Lunch with LT Leaders series highlights inspiring LT alumni who are working to make our region a more resilient and equitable place where people from all communities and identities thrive. Through Zoom, featured leaders share their leadership journeys and then open the conversation for questions.
Curious about LT and want to learn more? Join us March 2nd for our Annual Recruitment Event for BIPOC Candidates & Alumni. LT alumni and staff will talk about LT and the curriculum, how to apply, and answer any questions you might have. There will be time to meet in small groups with alumni and other potential candidates. This event is exclusively for BIPOC candidates and BIPOC alumni.
