Standing, left to right: Jim Pearman, Mercer Island Mayor, Jeni Craswell (LE '08) LE Co-Vice Chair Curriculum, Matt Larsen, City of Snoqualmie Mayor, Earl Bell (LE '09) LE Board Chair, Don Gerend, City of Sammamish Mayor, Seated, left to right: Stephanie D. Mapelli (LE '08) Former LE President, Dr. Don Davidson, City of Bellevue Mayor
Mayors participated in the annual LE Class of 2013 Eastside Mayors Forum on September 16, 2010.

Questions and Answers about LE

  • 1. How big will the classes be? Who will be in them?
    • Class size is targeted at between 40 and 50 select emerging leaders from Eastside communities and beyond representing the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Attaining the best balance of these representations assures the most receptive environment for individual leadership growth and skill building.
    • LE has a commitment to age, gender, interest, and ethnicity diversity, reflective of the Eastside communities. The common thread among all class participants will be a high level of leadership competency potential, and a commitment to serving their Eastside community.
  • 2. Which cities and communities does Leadership Eastside serve?
    • Leadership Eastside serves the communities of East King County that are bounded by the Snoqualmie Valley and Maple Valley.
  • 3. Who supports LE and why?
    • Leadership Eastside is supported by a wide range of Eastside businesses and organizations from the private and public sectors.
  • 4. What Will le do for you and year 1 and after Years 2 and 3 of the program?
    • Participation in LE offers a solid network of professional and community support and mentoring for graduates. This network becomes our next generation of community leaders.
    • LE offers two additional years of support for class participants through guidance, mentoring and opportunities for community service.
    • A strong Alumni group supports and sustains LE relationships over the long term.
  • 5. When do classes start and how can I apply?
    • Leadership Eastside classes begin with a Kickoff Retreat in September. Monthly leader day seminars begin in October and continue through May. Graduation celebrations occur in late May. Contact us to receive application materials; application deadline is in April.
  • 6. How can I get involved?