• Katherine Harvey Fellows Information Sessions

    Join us to learn more about the Katherine Harvey Fellows program to see how this experience might serve you at this time in your leadership. Katherine Harvey Fellows (KHF) is a unique opportunity for people who want to make a greater impact within their community through civic engagement. This program offers participants a space to…

  • Katherine Harvey Fellows Alumni Cooking Class!

      We will cook together and then head outdoors to share our meal together. We look forward to introducing you to the local nonprofit Apples to Zucchini Cooking School to learn more about the programs they are offering youth in our community. Our menu includes: * Lemony Quinoa (gluten-free) or Farro Salad -- with roasted romanesco…

  • Yup, Still Talking About Race: Where are we now post summer of 2020?

      What has changed since the summer of 2020? Has DEI become the next box to check? Is the nonprofit sector supporting oppression? Are nonprofits transforming their staff and boards to be more reflective of those they serve? What are reparations? How can nonprofits explore and engage the concept of reparations? We hope participants feel…

  • Leadership Roundtable

    Women's Economic Ventures 21 E Canon Perdido Street Suite 301, Santa Barbara

    Leading From Within invites anyone from our community to join us in partnership with UCSB Arts & Lectures Thematic Learning Initiative for a Leadership Roundtable on October 13 at noon. This will be a guided conversation featuring select leaders from our community to share thoughts and reflections based on the Arts & Lectures interview with…

  • Mindful Presence Series

    “There's no greater gift to ourselves and those we are privileged to lead and work with than self-care; adding mindful presence increases self-care to a whole nother level.”  - Wendy Sims-Moten, First 5 Santa Barbara County 4 sessions: January 20 and 27, February 3 and 10, 2023 9:00-11:00AM, via Zoom Ken Saxon and Jennifer Reitz are offer this four-session…

  • RESCHEDULED- Arroyo Hondo Alumni Hike

    Arroyo Hondo Preserve CA-1, Goleta, CA

    We have rescheduled to Sunday, May 21 when the wildflowers should be incredible! Let's Get Outside! Arroyo Hondo Docent Led LFW Alumni Hike Hosted by Katherine Harvey Fellows Alumni - Open to all LFW alumni! Sunday, May 21 11:00 am Join us for a 90-minute docent-led hike followed by a picnic lunch (provided): experience and…

  • Emerging Leaders | Info Sessions

    If you are interested in learning more about our Emerging Leaders 2023 program, we encourage you to join us for one of our three information sessions, being held in Santa Barbara, Los Olivos, and on Zoom. At the info session, we will discuss the program, application and selection process.  You will have the opportunity to…

  • Headshot Happy Hour | Santa Maria

    Allan Hancock College Winery 800 S College Dr, Room 211, Bldg O, Santa Maria, CA

    Our Leading From Within Alumni Collaborative is hosting a headshot happy hour in Santa Maria for our alumni network plus larger nonprofit community in our north county region. This is a great opportunity for our alumni to reconnect and for additional community leaders to network. Professional headshots are offered at a highly discounted rate of…

    Free – $20.00
  • Mindful Presence Series – Fall 2023

    LFW Convening Space 2050 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 202, Santa Barbara

    “There's no greater gift to ourselves and those we are privileged to lead and work with than self-care; adding mindful presence increases self-care to a whole nother level.”  - Wendy Sims-Moten, First 5 Santa Barbara County 4 sessions: Wednesdays, September 27 - October 18 3:00-5:00 PM, in-person at Leading From Within Ken Saxon and Jennifer Reitz are offering…

    $25.00 – $150.00
  • Resource Share

    Allan Hancock College 800 S College Drive, Room B-100, Building B, Santa Maria, CA

    What is your favorite resource to use in the workplace or at home that makes your life easier? Maybe you're looking for another tool to add in your toolbox? Join us and come prepared with one tool, book, worksheet, software, etc. that you use in your daily professional or personal life that improves your work.…