Leadership Santa Maria Valley Class of 2024- Government Day
On February 2, 2024, the Leadership Santa Maria Valley Class had the opportunity to dive in and learn about the different Government Sectors represented locally as well as explore new sectors and how they pertain to government. The day started off with a visit to the Government Center where we were greeted by the Fifth District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino as well as Fourth District Supervisor Bob Nelson. Both Supervisors explained their roles and responsibilities and provided a better understanding of
Leadership Santa Maria Class of 2024- Youth & Education Topic Day
On December 1st 2023, the Leadership Santa Maria Valley Class visited local institutions and non-profits that support Santa Maria families through various programs. The main focus was youth and education opportunities. The Santa Maria Valley education system offers numerous tools and options to adapt to individuals’ needs and challenges. St Louis de Monfort School is a private school located in Orcutt that stayed open during COVID in 2020— a rare benefit during those challenging times. The school
Leadership Santa Maria Valley Class of 2024 – Arts and Recreation Day
Leadership Santa Maria Valley Class of 2024 – Arts and Recreation Day On sunny day in November, the Leadership Santa Maria Valley Class of 2024 gathered at Shepard Hall in the Santa Maria Public Library, welcomed by the pleasant melody of live Paraguayan folk harp played by LSMV Alumni Lizzie Romero-Prokopiev, ready to explore the wide range of Arts and Recreation in the city. During a walking tour through the two levels of the library, Librarian Selena Fierro showed the group various art installations
Leadership Santa Maria Valley Class of 2024- Agriculture Day
The Leadership Santa Maria Valley class embarked on an informative and insightful day, visiting key players in the agriculture and food production industry in the central coast region. The day included visits to Plantel Nurseries, Argo-Jal Strawberry Fields, Bonipak Cooler, and concluded with a visit to RiverBench Winery. Our day commenced at Plantel Nurseries, where we had the privilege of meeting Scott Nicholson. He guided us through the nursery, providing an in-depth look at the early stages of
Local Leaders Weigh In: Leadership Santa Maria Valley
Each month, we’re asking our local leaders to weigh in on a timely topic. This month, we’re talking to our graduates from the Leadership Santa Maria Valley Class of 2023. As the program concluded, we asked participants to reflect on their greatest lessons learned, most enjoyable moments experienced through LSMV, and plans for the future.Here's what they shared: “Going through the LSMV program was a very subversive experience. Learning about major aspects of what makes Santa Maria Valley function and
Leadership Santa Maria Valley- Sustainability and Natural Resources Topic Day
On Friday, April 14, 2023, the Leadership Santa Maria Valley class of 2023 embarked on another Topic Day, this time, centered around Sustainability and Natural Resources. Starting off the day, the class met excited to travel to their first stop, Engel & Gray (E&G), where they were able to tour the facilities and learn about some of the composting efforts taking place right here in Santa Maria. Among many topics, the class learned about recycling efforts, agricultural waste, and even the process for
Leadership Santa Maria Valley Topic Day Showcases the Heart behind Local Healthcare
Healthcare is an industry with a lot of heart. That was the takeaway form the recent Leadership Santa Maria Valley’s Health & Human Services Topic Day, where the class learned about the wide range of healthcare & mental health services available in the Santa Maria Valley.The class first visited Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHC). Timothy Mossholder from Santa Maria Foursquare Church started the day with a leadership presentation centered around advancing in leadership through capacity and
Leadership Santa Maria Valley- Business & Economics Topic Day
Leadership Santa Maria Valley- Business & Economics Topic DayBy: Wendy Robles-Garcia, Accounting Manager, Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley Leadership Santa Maria Valley (LSMV) had the opportunity to learn how business and economics impact the community. In order to make this day happen the planning committee included,Shelby McLean,David Hernandez,Olivia Bernal, Wendy Robles, along with advisors Edgar Gascon, Steven Funkhouser, and JD Scroggin. They organized a day filled with multiple business tours and