VCLA Alum Named Navy Base VC Executive Director

Jon Gathman (Cohort XXIV) was recently promoted to Naval Base Ventura County’s Executive Director. This new position continues duties focused on strategic planning for supporting Sailors and their missions, with the addition of leading and mentoring the installation’s senior leaders.  Jon is always on the lookout for creative and cost-effective ways that the installation can…

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VCLA Alum Appointed to Fair Board

Gloria Martinez, VCLA Cohort XXVII, has been appointed to the 31st District Agricultural Association, otherwise known as the Ventura County Fair Board, by Governor Newsom. Accepting the honor, Gloria said, “The Ventura County Fairgrounds are more than just a venue… It’s a space where tradition, heritage, and community come together. Like so many in our…

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Applications being accepted

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018-19 cohort year. Join a diverse cohort of emerging and seasoned leaders, and acquire the knowledge and skills that will help you to make Ventura County an even better place to live. Download the application and submit it no later than May 18th. Have questions? Find out more…

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This Is Not Goodbye

VCLA’s founder, Dr. Priscilla Partridge de Garcia, participated in her last board meeting today. She is moving to Iowa to be closer to family, and we will miss her tremendously! Although we know that

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Ventura County Leadership Academy Announces Cohort XXIII

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 9, 2017 CONTACT: Michael L. Paule Ventura County Leadership Academy 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd. Suite E Camarillo, CA 93012 (818) 355-2570 info@VCLeadership.org www.vcleadership.org The Ventura County Leadership Academy (VCLA), founded in 1994, delivers on its mission of “connecting people and issues to strengthen our county” by developing, educating and inspiring

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