The election happened, now what? Join Civic Commons, Leadership Tomorrow, Seattle City Club, Civic Genius and Town Hall Seattle for an evening to gather in community and identify steps we can all take to build belonging and civic muscle. 

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive and energizing exercises oriented around civic action and sparking impact in our region. 

Connect with the LT alumni who live or work in your neighborhood on October 30 at Meet Your LT Neighbor! It’s free to register, but you need to pay for your own food and drinks.

Leadership Tomorrow's BIPOC Leader Happy Hour Mixer: Celebrating Leadership, Art, and Community

Join us for Leadership Tomorrow's BIPOC Leader Happy Hour Mixer, an evening dedicated to networking and community building over delicious sips and bites. This event is specially designed for leaders who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color, offering a space to network, share stories, and build community over incredible food, drink, and art.

Join Leadership Tomorrow and ACT Theatre for an unforgettable afternoon with the Tony-nominated comedy, POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive by Selina Fillinger, directed by Jillian Armenante. After the 2 p.m. matinee, engage in a dynamic post-play event featuring notable local women in politics, including Shana Bestock, LT’21, Monisha Harrell, LT’11, Stephanie Pure, LT’11, Edna Shim, LT’94, Janice Zahn, LT’17, and Sarah Clark, LT’24. Dive into the unique challenges faced by women in the political arena through a robust panel discussion, audience Q&A, and reception.

Join us for a 9/11 Day of Service volunteer event! In partnership with 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps, we’ll pack over 280,000 meals for Food Lifeline in Seattle. This is one of 21 nationwide service events honoring 9/11.

We need volunteers to help with meal packing, box moving, check-in, and directional support. You can choose a half-day or full-day shift. This event is open to all LT alumni and friends of LT. It’s a great way to serve and make a difference. No experience needed—just enthusiasm!

Gather with fellow LT alumni for a guided tour of the AIDS Memorial Pathway, where public art creates a place for remembrance and reflection. Led by Lonnie Lusardo, LT'90, participants will take an emotional and historical journey of the AIDS epidemic in our region from the early 1980s to present. Explore art installations created by artists from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. We hope you will join us for a memorable evening of connection and reflection!

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.

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.

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 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.

Learn more and register here.

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!

Learn more and register here.

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.

Learn more and register here.

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.

Learn more here.

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.

Learn more and register here.

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.

Learn more and register here.

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.

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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.”

Learn more and register here.

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!

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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.

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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.

Learn more and register here.

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.

Learn more and register here.

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.

Learn more and register here.