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 and ask questions to leaders they might not otherwise have access to
- 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 an informal, relaxed setting.
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.
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Unwind After 5 Emerging Leaders Mixer
Wednesday, June 9th | 5:00 PM Join the Emerging Leaders of Simi Valley for an after-hours mixer! Network with other young professionals ages 21 - 40 in the community in-person on the patio at Simi Hills Golf Course. Plus... games, a putting green activity, and door prizes! The event is free for business professionals 21 - 40 in the community. Light appetizers will be provided. Register here. This mixer is sponsored by Edward Jones - Kailey Wagner and Josh Gray - RSRPD Director. |
Past Events:
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. |
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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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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