UPCOMING EVENTS

Class of 2026 Graduation
May
21

Class of 2026 Graduation

TICKETS ON SALE Join us as we celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2026! They have accomplished a lot during their 2-year Adaptive Leadership journey. We invite our alumni, community partners, family and friends to celebrate their hard work and dedication to creating a better community for everyone on the Eastside.

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CORE Experience 2026 Graduation
Jun
11

CORE Experience 2026 Graduation

SAVE THE DATE, TICKETS ON SALE SOON: Join us to celebrate our first CORE Experience class!

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PRIDE Parade
Jun
28

PRIDE Parade

Join us as LE walks Seattle’s PRIDE Parade. More details to come.

Register today!

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CORE Experience Class Welcome Reception
Aug
26

CORE Experience Class Welcome Reception

SAVE THE DATE, TICKETS ON SALE SOON: Please help us welcome the CORE Experience Class of 2027 to the Leadership Eastside family.

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Executive Insight - Fall 2026
Oct
15
to Oct 16

Executive Insight - Fall 2026

  • Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Fall 2026 Executive Insight class will be held on October 15 & 16 from 9am - 4pm in-person. Executive Insight is an intensive workshop ideal for 2-year program alumni and senior corporate or non-profit leaders to hone cutting-edge approaches to leading high-performing employees and community leaders. Learn more.

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Class of 2026 Presentation Day
Mar
19

Class of 2026 Presentation Day

  • Bellevue College, U Building, Rooms 312/313 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Attend the Class of 2026 adaptive campaign presentations on March 19 at Bellevue College. Join us to watch the Class of 2026 share what they have learned about complex process of applying adaptive leadership strategy and tactics to a community issue.

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20th Anniversary Celebration Gala presented by Amazon
Nov
15

20th Anniversary Celebration Gala presented by Amazon

Join us as we celebrate 20 Years of Impact and take a peak into the future. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue: 5pm drinks, connecting and scavenger hunt; 5:45pm program, dinner and revelry. Get you tickets today. First 100 tickets sold get the Early Bird Discount. Tables available.

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Executive Insight - Fall 2025
Oct
17

Executive Insight - Fall 2025

Our Fall 2025 Executive Insight class will be held on October 17 & 24 from 9am - 4pm in-person. Executive Insight is an intensive workshop ideal for 2-year program alumni, senior corporate or non-profit leaders to hone cutting-edge approaches to leading high-performing employees and community leaders. Learn more on our website.

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Mayors Lunch - Friday, Sept. 12
Sep
12

Mayors Lunch - Friday, Sept. 12

Cross-Sector Collaboration: Join our Eastside Mayors for a great conversation about how our cities work together on the issues that impact our region. No other event brings together so many Eastside Mayors in one place to address regional challenges. Tickets & details.

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CORE Experience 2026 Welcome Reception
Aug
20

CORE Experience 2026 Welcome Reception

Please join us in welcoming the CORE Experience 2026 class to the Leadership Eastside community. Class members, guests, alumni and community members are all invited. Appetizers, desserts and beverages provided. The event will take place at the Spring District Park. We hope you’ll join us for this fun event! Sponsored by the Port of Seattle.

RSVP by August 18. See you there!

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Board Reunion
Aug
20

Board Reunion

Current and past board members are invited to join us before the Welcome Reception to reconnect and celebrate 20 years of Leadership Eastside. The reunion will be at the Spring District Park from 6-7pm, followed by the Welcome Reception from 7-9pm. Hope to see you there. Sponsored by Port of Seattle.

RSVP by August 18. See you there!

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Executive Insight - Fall 2025 (Copy)
Jun
5
to Jun 13

Executive Insight - Fall 2025 (Copy)

Our Spring 2025 Executive Insight class will be held on June 5,6, 12 (from noon-5pm) June 13 (8:30am - 5pm) in-person. Executive Insight is an intensive workshop ideal for 2-year program alumni, senior corporate or non-profit leaders to hone cutting-edge approaches to leading high-performing employees and community leaders. Learn more on our website.

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LE101 - Learn about the CORE Experience program
May
29

LE101 - Learn about the CORE Experience program

Join us on May 29 to learn about Leadership Eastside’s CORE Experience program, hear alumni stories and get all of your questions answered. GIX Building in the Spring District. Register today.

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LE101 - Learn about the CORE Experience program
May
13

LE101 - Learn about the CORE Experience program

Join us on May 13 to learn about Leadership Eastside’s CORE Experience program, hear alumni stories and get all of your questions answered. GIX Building in the Spring District. Two dates to choose from: May 13, 29. Register for any date here.

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Class of 2025 Graduation
May
8

Class of 2025 Graduation

Join us as we celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2025! They have accomplished a lot during their 2-year Adaptive Leadership journey. We invite our alumni, community partners, family and friends to celebrate their hard work and dedication to creating a better community for everyone on the Eastside. Tickets are on sale now. RSVP by May 5.

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Class of 2025 Presentation Day
Mar
13

Class of 2025 Presentation Day

Join us to watch the Class of 2025 share what they have been working on with their community partners this past year. The cohort has learned a lot about the complex process of applying adaptive community leadership and will share their journey and greatest learnings.

Event: FREE, Continental breakfast provided. RSVP by March 10

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Executive Insight - Fall 2024
Oct
18

Executive Insight - Fall 2024

Executive Insight is back in-person. Our Winter class will be held on Oct 18, 24, 25, Nov 1 from 9am - 4pm. Executive Insight is an intensive workshop ideal for 2-year program alumni, senior organization and non-profit leaders to hone cutting-edge approaches to leading high-performing employees and community leaders. Learn more on our website.

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Class of 2026 Welcome Reception
Sep
5

Class of 2026 Welcome Reception

Please join us in welcoming the Class of 2026 to the Leadership Eastside community. Class members, guests, alumni and community members are all invited. Appetizers, desserts and beverages provided. The event will take place at the Spring District Park. We hope you’ll join us for this fun event! Sponsored by Puget Sound Energy, Port of Seattle and Clark Nuber.

RSVP by September 3rd. See you there!

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Board Reunion
Sep
5

Board Reunion

Current and past board members are invited to join us before the Class of 2026 Welcome Reception to reconnect and celebrate 19 years of Leadership Eastside. The reunion will be at the Spring District Park from 6-7pm, followed by the Welcome Reception from 7-9pm. Hope to see you there. Sponsored by Puget Sound Energy, Port of Seattle and Clark Nuber.

RSVP by September 3rd. See you there!

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Class of 2024 Graduation
May
16

Class of 2024 Graduation

Join us at the Bellevue Arts Museum as we celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2024! They have accomplished a lot during their 2-year Adaptive Leadership journey. We invite our alumni, community partners, family and friends to celebrate their hard work and dedication to creating a better community for everyone on the Eastside.  Tickets available online until May 13.

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Gracious Space Mastery & Certification - FULL
May
10

Gracious Space Mastery & Certification - FULL

REGISTRATION CLOSED - CLASS FULL: You are invited to participate in an exciting and customized opportunity to become certified in Gracious Space. This train-the-trainer event will equip you to teach, facilitate and lead using the principles of Gracious Space.

Taught by Patricia Hughes, co-founder and author of three books on Gracious Space, this rigorous program will raise your knowledge, competence, and confidence to accurately and successfully use Gracious Space in your leadership, facilitation, meetings and strategies of all kinds.

Includes one 2-hour online follow-up appointment.

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LE101 - Learn about the Adaptive Leadership program
Apr
22

LE101 - Learn about the Adaptive Leadership program

Join us on April 22 to learn about Leadership Eastside’s Adaptive Leadership program, hear alumni stories and get all of your questions answered. Bellden Cafe - Apr 22 @ 12:30pm. Register: https://bit.ly/LE101Events.

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Presentation Day: Class of 2024
Mar
21

Presentation Day: Class of 2024

Join us to watch the Class of 2024 present their campaigns to the LE community. The project teams will share what they have been working on with their community partners this past year. The cohort has learned a lot about the complex process of applying adaptive community leadership and will share their journey and greatest learnings. Continental breakfast provided. Free. Please RSVP for breakfast.

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Executive Insight - Spring 2024
Mar
1

Executive Insight - Spring 2024

Executive Insight is back in-person. Our Winter class will be held on Mar 1, 7, 8, 15 from 9am - 4pm. Executive Insight is an intensive workshop ideal for senior organization and non-profit leaders to hone cutting-edge approaches to leading high-performing employees and community leaders. Learn more on our website.

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LEx - Happy Hour for the Greater Good
Oct
26

LEx - Happy Hour for the Greater Good

LEx - Happy Hour for the Greater Good is back in person! Join us at Cascadia Pizza Co. in Bellevue for a few TEDx-style talks and great networking. A $5-$10 donation online or at the door is appreciated. Please RSVP today!

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Executive Insight
Oct
20

Executive Insight

Executive Insight is back in-person. Our Winter class will be held on Oct 20, 26, 27 & Nov 3 from 9am - 4pm. Executive Insight is an intensive workshop ideal for senior organization and non-profit leaders to hone cutting-edge approaches to leading high-performing employees and community leaders. Learn more on our website.

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2023 Mayors Lunch
Sep
14

2023 Mayors Lunch

Mayors from across the Eastside will talk about what ‘leadership for the greater good’ means and how they approach their leadership roles. No other event brings together so many Eastside Mayors in one place to address regional challenges and how they are working together for the greater good. 11:15 am - doors open, 11:30am lunch served; 12:00-1:30 pm event

Register by Sept. 11 - Tickets $50, discount available for groups 8+

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Class of 2025 Welcome Reception
Aug
24

Class of 2025 Welcome Reception

Please join us at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens for the Class of 2025 Welcome Reception. Class members, guests, alumni and community members are all invited. Appetizers, desserts and beverages provided. We can’t wait to reconnect with you and celebrate our incoming cohort!

Register by August 22

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Board Reunion
Aug
24

Board Reunion

Past and present Board Members let’s celebrate! Please join us for a Board Reunion before our Class of 2025 Welcome Reception. We’ll provide an update, present some awards and celebrate you. Appetizers, beverages and dessert provided. (You only need to RSVP for this event to attend both.)

RSVP by August 22

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LEx - Happy Hour for the Greater Good
Jun
7

LEx - Happy Hour for the Greater Good

LEx - Happy Hour for the Greater Good is back in person! Join us at Cascadia Pizza Co. in Bellevue.

What happens when the ‘C’ in Adaptive Community Leadership represents Crisis? Join alums Nate Perea (LE ‘15) of Smartsheet and Michelle Williams Clark (LE ‘20) founder of Eastside Youth Coalition for TEDx-style talks on how Leadership Eastside skills helped them adapt, survive and create positive change during the height of the pandemic. Food, drinks,  lively discussion, networking, and fun are on the menu. $10 suggested donation. No-host dinner and drinks. RSVP Today!

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LE 101 - Virtual
May
16

LE 101 - Virtual

Join us to learn about the Adaptive Community Leadership program. Alumni and staff will describe the program, share their LE ACL journey and talk about their adaptive community campaigns. Casual, come as you are: snacks, beverages, children, pets encouraged. Many dates and times available. RSVP: http://bit.ly/3Kt07lu

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Class of 2023 Graduation
May
11

Class of 2023 Graduation

Join us at the Bellevue Art Museum to celebrate the graduation and accomplishments of the Class of 2023! Our first online and hybrid cohort weathered the pandemic and will be graduating with great honors. Business or cocktail attire. RSVP by May 8!

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