Steve Brown
Former President & CEO Evergreen Hospital Medical Center
"Community leadership has always been an integral part of who I am from the very beginning, and the opportunity I was given to be a founding member of the LE Board has been one of the most personally and professionally rewarding community-related experiences of my career. Iﾕve had a front row seat, watching LE bloom from an idea and concept on the parts of a lot of very smart and committed people, into a regional community leadership program that is making positive impacts throughout all our Eastside communities, and Iﾕm really proud of that! Evergreen Hospital Medical Center has supported five staff members to participate in the LE program from the beginning, and theyﾕve all come back to our organization more confident, more engaged, and more committed to truly making a positive difference in their respective communities. We all benefit from the work of Leadership Eastside, in so many ways, and are deeply grateful for the great work that you do."
LE: The Next Generation
Leadership Eastside is the next generation community leadership development program, distinguished by a focus on enriching leadership capabilities and building regional perspectives. LE is a community resource supported by a broad base of public, private and not-for-profit organizations committed to the health and vitality of the Eastside region.
Mission
Leadership Eastside is an inclusive organization that promotes connections, develops and enriches leaders, and is a catalyst for communities to address important issues and meet the challenges of a diverse and dynamic region.
Benefits
Leadership Eastside class members:
- Become part of a respected network of community leaders
- Enhance their confidence and ability to help shape our vibrant Eastside region
- Increase their awareness and understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the Eastside region
- Prepare to assume new leadership roles in the community with greater clarity of purpose, energy and optimism
Who Should Apply?
Leadership Eastside seeks committed individuals who:
- Have the potential and drive to influence people, policy, and/or dollars for the community good
- Want to gain new community leadership skills, broaden their connections to Eastside business & community leaders, & become more confident catalysts for community change
- Draw on their diverse experiences and backgrounds in demonstrating leadership through professional and personal achievements
- Live and/or work in East King County and are committed to remaining active in the Eastside region for the next five years
- Have support from their sponsoring organization/business and a willingness to invest in the program, including paying for 10% of the tuition from personal funds
Tuition
LE's three-year tuition is $3,750. Early applicants can save $250 by applying before May 1, 2011. Of this amount, a personal contribution of 10% is required. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted. Pay online or by mail.
Tuition Assistance
Applicants are encouraged to seek financial support from employers, clubs, organizations or individuals, or a combination of these groups. A limited amount of tuition assistance is available.
Program Summary
Leadership Eastside is a unique holistic three-year program. Year one is an intensive exploration of yourself as a community leader while creating deeper connections to your community and to your classmates. Year two focuses on creating and implementing a regional community service project. Class members write a personal action plan at the beginning of year three and spend this year living into that plan by applying their new found leadership skills through board & commission service , as elected officials, & through community activism.
2014 Schedule
Application Process
- Applicants are selected on their own merit as demonstrated through the written application and interview process
- Application information and forms available at: www.leadershipeastside.com/apply/apply.html
- The Selection Committee will review each application and conduct interviews with selected applicants
- Candidates not accepted are strongly encouraged to apply again for next year's class
Tuition Policy
Tuition, including personal contribution, must be paid in full by 9/9/11, and is non-refundable after 9/16/11.
Non-Discrimination & Confidentiality
LE does not discriminate against applicants and participants on the basis of race, age, physical ability, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. All applications are held strictly confidential.
For More Information
Leadership Eastside, P.O. Box 2985, Kirkland WA 98083-2985 or contact Stephanie Mapelli (LE '08), Leadership Eastside President at:
info@leadershipeastside.com or phone 425.736.2800.
www.leadershipeastside.com
2010 Annual report
The 2010 Leadership Eastside Annual Report available now! For hard copy contact info@leadershipeastside.com.
Standing, left to right: Earl Bell (LE ’09) LE Board Chair, Stephanie D. Mapelli (LE ’08) Former LE President
Seated, left to right: Dr. Don Davidson, City of Bellevue Mayor, Matt Larsen, City of Snoqualmie Mayor