Leaders 20/20

Driving civic engagement among young professionals to ensure a high quality of life in the San Diego region.

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Begin quote I joined Leaders 20/20 so that I could stay connected to the environmental community in the San Diego region. After being so involved in the sustainability movement in college, I wanted to tap back into that after I moved back to San Diego. – Sophie Barnhorst, Public Policy Advisor at the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

Leaders 20/20 is a young professionals network that provides our members with:

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Education
Education on important quality-of-life issues affecting the environment and economy

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Connections
Connections to key regional government, nonprofit, and business leaders

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Civic Engagement and Professional Development
Civic engagement and professional development opportunities to ensure our members have the tools to make a positive impact on San Diego’s quality of life

Join Leaders 20/20 Today and Create a Clear Vision for a Sustainable Future

Two Leaders 20/20 Steering Committee Members behind a Leaders 2020 table at a tabling event smiling next to a Leaders 2020 poster MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS For only $50 a year, members receive exclusive benefits and become part of a growing network of engaged young professionals concerned about a healthy environment and strong economy in San Diego. Benefits include access to members-only events such as monthly Bites & Bigwigs, quarterly happy hours and educational events. Members receive discounts and priority placement for our two signature trainings, the Nonprofit Leadership Training and Advocacy Training.
Group of people smiling in front of a blue backdrop EVENTS Bites & Bigwigs, our leading monthly event, connects members to established regional leaders through intimate question-and-answer events. Speakers talk to members about achieving success, improving the region and relevant quality-of-life issues they are working on. We also host quarterly happy hours for our members to connect and network with other members. Educational events on environmental sustainability and quality-of-life issues are also a benefit of membership.
Group of four writing on a large piece of paper in a room TRAININGS Our signature trainings put young professionals on a path toward a robust civic career. The Nonprofit Leadership Training Program prepares emerging leaders to serve on nonprofit boards and then matches them with environmental and social organizations in need of board members. We also provide leadership and advocacy trainings.

Connect With Us

Follow us online and subscribe to our newsletter for information on upcoming events and updates on important sustainability and quality-of-life issues in the region.

Meet Our Steering Committee Members

The Steering Committee works in partnership with Equinox Project staff to guide Leaders 20/20’s goals and activities. Steering Committee members take part in programming related to public policy issues, participate in committees and event planning, help develop strategic partnerships and work to engage other young adults.
Everett Au Everett Au - Chair Program Specialist, The San Diego Foundation
Taryell Simmons Taryell Simmons Human Resources Services Manager | Dept. of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, County of San Diego
Emma Head Emma Head Account Coordinator, Katz & Associates
Nancy Torres Nancy Torres Equity & Environment Fellow, The Nonprofit Institute
Matthew Cooney Matthew Cooney Business Consultant, Cooney Marketing
Rosey Williams Rosey Williams Business Development Manager, Link International Inc.
Rachel Maynard Rachel Maynard Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator

Contact Us

Leaders 2020 is managed by The Nonprofit Institute's Program & Outreach Coordinator, Lia Bruce. If you have any questions, please contact her at lbruce@sandiego.edu.