Leadership Santa Maria Valley Explores the Final Frontier at Vandenberg Space Force Base
The Leadership Santa Maria Valley (LSMV) Class of 2026 had the opportunity to take an in-depth tour of Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) — a hub of national security, space innovation, and scientific exploration. This immersive experience gave class members a behind-the-scenes look at the dynamic operations that take place on one of the nation’s most strategically significant military installations. The day began with a visit to the NASA Mission Control Center, where Daye Hoffman delivered an insightful
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Leadership Santa Maria Valley Youth & Education Day
“Messy Play” encouraged in Certified Outdoor Classrooms at two different facilities and a Community College program that boasts a nearly 100% transfer rate were just a couple of highlights at Leadership Santa Maria Valley’s most recent session as we gathered to learn more about Education and Youth Services. The day began with breakfast sponsored by Celeste Coelho-Hudson, and food provided by Panera Bread at the YMCA. Following breakfast, we enjoyed an in-depth tour of the YMCA Preschool where we
