Mission: The Emerging Leaders of Simi Valley provides young professionals aged 21 - 40 with access to networking events, education workshops and interaction with area business leaders.
The Emerging Leaders provides monthly events for young professionals to get involved in the community in a variety of ways.
Events include:
If you're interested in getting started with the Emerging Leaders, CLICK HERE. If you'd like to recommend someone who would benefit from this program, CLICK HERE.
To join the Emerging Leaders Facebook community, click here.
Please contact Samantha Shapiro at the Chamber via email or phone at 805-526-3900 for more information or with any questions.
The Emerging Leaders provides monthly events for young professionals to get involved in the community in a variety of ways.
Events include:
- Community Connections: community leaders discuss their struggles and successes in their professional life to give young professionals an opportunity to hear their path to success, ask questions, and make connections with community leaders.
- Service/Volunteer Project: Emerging leaders will participate in a volunteer project or service opportunity once a quarter to give back to the community and to become familiar with the various nonprofit and service organizations and opportunities available in the community.
- Unwind After 5: After-hours networking opportunity for young professionals to grow their professional network and build relationships with others in the community in a relaxed setting.
- Coffee Break: An informal morning meetup over coffee designed to provide young professionals an opportunity to grow their professional network.
If you're interested in getting started with the Emerging Leaders, CLICK HERE. If you'd like to recommend someone who would benefit from this program, CLICK HERE.
To join the Emerging Leaders Facebook community, click here.
Please contact Samantha Shapiro at the Chamber via email or phone at 805-526-3900 for more information or with any questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Coffee Break: Emerging Leaders Networking Event
Tuesday, August 17th | 8:00 AM Lucky Dog Cafe (2139 Tapo Street #113) Join the Emerging Leaders for an informal meetup over coffee to network with other young professionals ages 21 - 40 in Simi Valley. Bring plenty of business cards! Register here |
The Emerging Leaders of Simi Valley present a low-cost Professional Headshot Event!
The $10 fee includes one digital headshot image (retouching available for an extra fee). Limited sessions available between 4 PM - 7:30 PM on Tuesday, August 24th. Reserve your session here |
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The Emerging Leaders are seeking volunteers to assist the Friends of the Library with their Summer Bookstore Blow Out Sale! We are looking for 4-5 volunteers per two hour shift for the following shifts:
If you are interested in signing up for a shift, contact Samantha Shapiro via email or at 805-526-3900! |
Past Events:
Community Connections with Senator Henry Stern, Representing California's 27th District
Date: Wednesday, July 14th, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM The Emerging Leaders welcomed Senator Henry Stern to speak to young professionals 21 - 40 in the community. The Senator shared his story and answered questions. Watch the recording here. |
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Community Connections Conversation with Vanessa Bechtel, President/CEO of Ventura County Community Foundation
Date: Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Join us for a virtual conversation with Vanessa Bechtel, President/CEO of Ventura County Community Foundation as she shares her story and path that led her to where she is today. She will discuss her successes, struggles, and offer advice for young professionals in their career. Watch the recording here. 
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Book Drive For Kids
May 2021 The Emerging Leaders organized and promoted a book drive for kids, collecting new and gently used books for elementary students ages 5 - 12. With the support of the community, we collected 2,400 books for students to take home before their summer break. 
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Unwind After 5 Emerging Leaders Mixer
Wednesday, June 9th | 5:00 PM The Emerging Leaders of Simi Valley welcomed business professionals 21 - 40 to the first in-person mixer of 2021 at Simi Hills Golf Course! Over 20 attendees had the opportunity to network, participate in a putting green activity, and win prizes! This mixer is sponsored by Edward Jones - Kailey Wagner and Josh Gray - RSRPD Director. 
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Community Connections with Dr. Julius Sokenu
January 21, 2021 Join Dr. Sokenu for a virtual conversation as he shares his story and experiences on how a positive mindset can set you up for success. Dr. Sokenu spoke with young professionals and answered their questions. 
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Community Service Project
February 2021 The Emerging Leaders committee wrote uplifting notes and messages to be distributed to Simi Valley seniors receiving meals from the Senior Center. Thank you to Kopy King for the donation of the postcards. 
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Unwind After 5 Mixer
March 10, 2021 The Emerging Leaders of Simi Valley joined forces with the Conejo Emerging Leaders and Ventura YPG to create the "Unwind After 5" virtual mixer for Ventura County young professionals with demonstrations, games and giveaways! 
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