READ WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY...
“LE = confidence. How to create positive change. How to better relate and create positive change in the community.”
Stuart Linscott, Charter Bank, Class of 2009
“Praise be to Leadership Eastside, for I have seen a vision of the promised land! It is a community of engaged citizens…”
Bruce Basset, Mercer Island City Council Elect, Class of 2008
“Through LE I learned to challenge self-imposed rules and find more possibilities. I also reinforced the lesson of sticking with causes about which I feel passionate and with people with whom I respect through difficult and sometimes even unjust processes and systems. I am grateful for the opportunity to again see the absolute goodness of the people in this room.”
Jennifer Filipovich, Hopelink, Class of 2009
“I’m excited to build on the connections I’ve made through LE to combine forces that will make positive changes in order to maintain and build on a thriving community.”
Jeni Craswell, Google, Class of 2008
“LE has expanded my definition and vision of community and my knowledge about Eastside issues. Mi gracias.”
Denise Bugallo, King County Library System, Class of 2009
“If we cannot feed and house the sometimes invisible members of our community, how can we hope to address the more visible issues of traffic and education?”
Dan Leahy, President, Leadership Institute of Seattle LIOS, Class of 2008
“It has given me the confidence to offer what I have to the community.”
John Soltys, The Seattle Times, Class of 2009
“I thought I should let you know I’m ready to make a commitment.” (writing a love letter to the community)
Joe McIalwain, Edmonds Center for the Arts, Class of 2008
“LE has shown me that no matter how much I have going on in my life, I can take on a project that will make a difference in my community.”
Mark Woodward, Evergreen Healthcare, Class of 2009
“Mostly, thank you for investing your resources in the future of the Eastside through the development of our future leaders.”
Jeff McMeekin, Puget Sound Energy, Class of 2008
“The end of complacency. I can and must act now that I am empowered to do so.”
Jen Aragon, Amica Mutual Insurance Company, Class of 2009
“Opportunity. Growth. Appreciation. These three words represent to me my experience in the LE program as well as what I intend to give back to my community in the coming years.”
Sandi Hines, City of Kirkland, Class of 2008
“LE = the importance of collaboration.”
Hamid Qaasim, Sound Transit, Class of 2009