Leader Lunch @ the Lewis Road MHRC
Join us on Wednesday, August 20th at the Lewis Road MHRC at 1732 Lewis Road, where we will hear from Nick Deitch, R.A., with RRM Design Group. Nick will be sharing more on the mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) being constructed on that site and the partnerships with the County of Ventura, Turning Point Foundation, and Many Mansions that made this site come to fruition. Stay for a tour of the building site and adjacent Growing Works garden after the presentation. Network with VCLA’s vast network of alumni and community leaders and hear from subject matter experts on issues impacting our county, while you help build a more connected county.
August 20, 2025
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Leader Lunch @ The Port of Hueneme
Join us on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 for our Leader Lunch, hosted at The Port of Hueneme. Attendees will get an update on the Port's goal of zero-emissions and workforce development initiatives from Miguel Rodriguez, Director of Community Relations & Workforce Development Initiatives with the Port of Hueneme, Brenda Acomb Forbes, Economic & Workforce Development with the Ventura County Community College District and hear from labor relations experts on the impact of this initiative to our local workforce.
September 10, 2025
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Leader Lunch on The State of the Region (SOTR)
Hosted at the new headquarters for the Ventura County Fire Department, join us on Wednesday, November 19th as we hear from Tony Biasotti, investigative reporter with the Ventura County Star and lead writer for the State of the Region (SOTR) report. Tony will share with us the highlights of the report, which provides accurate data and balanced insight across ten sections of Ventura County.
November 19, 2025
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Leader Lunch - Host a lunch!
Join Ventura County Leadership Academy on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Network with VCLA’s vast network of alumni and community leaders and hear from subject matter experts on issues impacting our county, while you help build a more connected county.
January 20, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Leader Lunch - Host a lunch!
Join Ventura County Leadership Academy on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Network with VCLA’s vast network of alumni and community leaders and hear from subject matter experts on issues impacting our county, while you help build a more connected county.
March 24, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
23rd Annual Journey to Leadership Awards Luncheon
The Ventura County Leadership Academy Journey to Leadership Awards luncheon is the premier Ventura County event, recognizing leaders in the business, education, non-profit, and public sectors who have made an exceptional impact in our community.
April 16, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Serra Center, Camarillo
Leader Lunch - Host a lunch!
Join Ventura County Leadership Academy on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Network with VCLA’s vast network of alumni and community leaders and hear from subject matter experts on issues impacting our county, while you help build a more connected county.
May 19, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Leader Lunch - Host a lunch!
Join Ventura County Leadership Academy on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Network with VCLA’s vast network of alumni and community leaders and hear from subject matter experts on issues impacting our county, while you help build a more connected county.
June 23, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Leader Lunch - Host a lunch!
Join Ventura County Leadership Academy on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Network with VCLA’s vast network of alumni and community leaders and hear from subject matter experts on issues impacting our county, while you help build a more connected county.
July 21, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.