ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT

The Alumni Engagement Committee is a dedicated group of graduates who work to keep our leadership community connected, informed, and inspired. This volunteer committee helps plan alumni events, support current program participants, and strengthen relationships across our network of leaders.

OUR BACKGROUND

The Alumni Engagement Committee was established to support the launch of the new San Benito Leadership Institute (SBLI) program and to foster meaningful connections with alumni from Leadership San Benito County.

A strong, engaged alumni network is essential to the long-term success of any adult community leadership program. By re-engaging past participants and inviting them to take part in the new initiative, the committee aims to build a lasting foundation of support, mentorship, and community impact.

OUR IMPACT

The Alumni Engagement Committee strengthens our leadership network by organizing meaningful gatherings and networking opportunities that keep graduates connected. This committee also creates pathways for alumni to give back through mentorship and volunteerism, while celebrating their continued growth by sharing stories, updates, and successes. Through its efforts, the committee supports ongoing leadership development and fosters civic engagement that creates lasting impact in San Benito County and beyond.

CONNECT EVENTS

Throughout the year, the committee helps organize, support, and interact in events that foster connection, collaboration, and insight.

  • Leaders Connect

    A networking event that brings together current elected officials, SBLI program participants, and LSBC/SBLI alumni to foster collaboration and build lasting relationships across leadership levels.

  • Alumni Connect

    A fun, social gathering exclusively for LSBC and SBLI alumni to reconnect, expand their professional networks, and celebrate shared experiences.

  • Cohort Connect

    An engaging meet-and-greet event for current SBLI participants, program leadership, and sponsors, designed to strengthen connections within the cohort and with program supporters.

  • Community Connect

    An exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience offering VIP tours of sponsoring businesses, government offices, or venues to provide participants with a deeper understanding of community operations.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AWAITS

Join the Alumni Engagement Committee and help shape the future of community leadership. As a valued graduate of our program, your experience, insight, and passion are key to strengthening our alumni network. This committee brings together motivated alumni who are dedicated to:

  • Reconnecting fellow graduates through events, networking, and shared initiatives

  • Inspiring lifelong leadership by supporting current cohorts and mentoring new leaders

  • Driving lasting impact in our communities through collaboration and civic engagement

Whether you're recent or seasoned alumni looking to give back, grow your network, or play a hands-on role in our program’s evolution, this is your opportunity to lead beyond graduation. Be the bridge that keeps our leadership legacy strong and thriving.

Stay involved. Stay Connected. Continue Making an Impact.

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“SBLI is such an important and powerful non-profit here in San Benito County. As a former class member from the class of 2008-2009 [and now Alumni committee chair], it has been an absolute privilege and pleasure to work side by side with some of the original day chairs and volunteers who originally established the Leadership SBC program that launched in 2005.”
— Anietra Gomez