Tag: Ventura County Leadership Academy

Ventura County Leadership Academy welcomes new board members

We are excited to welcome Mark Stadler, alum of VCLA Cohort XXVII to the VCLA Board. With over 37 years of dedicated service in law enforcement, Mark has been a vital part of community safety and crisis intervention efforts. He has served as the Senior Program Administrator of the Ventura County Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) for the past 10 years, following his retirement as a Commander of the Ventura Police Department. A founding member of the CIT program 25 years ago, Mark holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and a Master’s degree in Organizational Management from the University of La Verne. He is also an instructor at the Ventura County Criminal Justice Training Center, a senior adjunct professor at the University of La Verne, and serves on the Advisory Board of the California Crisis Intervention Training Association (CACITA). 

Ventura County Leadership Academy announces the members of their 31st Cohort

VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Leadership Academy (VCLA) is pleased to announce the forty members of their upcoming cohort year. They are: Adri Howe, Deputy Director, Mystic Ocean Adventures/Central Coast Ocean Adventures Alfredo Martinez, Financial Inclusion & Education Officer, Premier America Credit…

Ventura County Leadership Academy’s ‘Journey to Leadership Awards’ to be held April 29

The Ventura County Leadership Academy’s “Journey to Leadership Awards” will be held on Thursday, April 29.

1:30 p.m. VIP/Sponsor Networking & Social

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Program

The VCLA “Journey to Leadership” virtual awards event is the premiere event in Ventura County recognizing leaders who have made an exceptional impact in our community.

Ventura County Leadership Academy announces 2021 honorees

Ventura County Leadership Academy (VCLA) is pleased to announce the 2021 Journey to Leadership Awards honorees, recognizing five outstanding community leaders for their contributions to Ventura County. Save the date – Thursday, April 29th the community will join together to honor these local leaders through an online celebration.

* Business of the Year – PODS Moving and Storage

* Educational Leader of the Year – Dianne McKay, Ventura County Community College

* District Board Member, Area 2, and President, Mustang Marketing

* Non-Profit Leader of the Year – Monica White, President and CEO, Food Share of Ventura County

* Public Sector Leader of the Year – County of Ventura COVID Response Team

* Alumnus of the Year – James Joyce III, Cohort XVII, Founder, Chief Visionary Officer at Coffee with a Black Guy