Fall Academy 2023

OLA Fall 2023 | PROGRAM OUTLINE

OVERVIEW

From September 9th to November 2nd 2023, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will conduct weekly Leadership Academy sessions. In our opening session participants will hear from some of our top local leaders regarding their leadership styles and philosophies, how they have led through times of crisis, and what it takes to lead in their respective sectors.

Subsequent sessions will feature deeper dives into leadership from experts in various sectors including military, municipal government, tourism/hospitality, entrepreneurship, health care, non-profits and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM).

Our program will conclude with a graduation reception on Thursday, November 2nd in which members of the first OLA cohort will be recognized by representatives from our local elected officials’ offices. The graduation reception will be preceded by a 1-hour civic engagement panel discussion with tips for implementing the leadership principals that have been acquired through the Academy.

SESSION 1 | PANEL DISCUSSION ON LEADERSHIP

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 ( 8AM-1PM )
WILLIAM A. WAGNER AQUATIC CENTER | 3306 SENIOR CENTER DR, OCEANSIDE

SESSION FACILITATOR - DR. KRISTEN HUYCK, MIRACOSTA COLLEGE

A San Diego native with a passion for community colleges, Dr. Kristen Huyck brings her professional experience as a public affairs practitioner, career dedicated to education, and knowledge of leadership to her position at MiraCosta College. At the College, she oversees governmental relations, communications, and public affairs. Dr. Huyck received her Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University where her dissertation examined the participatory governance process. Additionally, she holds both a master’s and bachelor’s degree in political science. She has been teaching at colleges and universities since 2007 as a political science, leadership, and public administration associate faculty member.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS SESSION

Leadership philosophies? Do you follow certain models?
COVID and other organizational challenges: How they overcame obstacles
Leadership pitfalls: Mistakes made and how to overcome
What leadership looks like in specific sectors

SESSION 2 | LEADERSHIP IN THE U.S. MILITARY

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 ( 5-8PM )
OCEANSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WITH BUS TRANSPORTATION TO CAMP PENDLETON

SESSION FACILITATOR - COL. DANIEL WHITLEY, USMC

Colonel Whitley graduated high school in Edison, NJ and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant after graduating from Trenton State College with a B.S. in Criminal Justice in 1997.
He served most of his time as an artillery officer on the west coast, but also completed numerous deployments overseas to include Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, he completed tours
with recruit training, recruiting, and the Joint Staff in the Pentagon. He earned a M.A. in
Human Behavior from National University in 2004 and a M.S. in National Security Strategy from
National Defense University in 2017.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS SESSION

USMC 101: Overview of mission, history, structure, operations, and future of the Unites States Marine Corps
Corps leadership concepts: Leadership traits, principals, and situational leadership
Pathways to leadership: Officer vs. Enlisted, evaluations, promotions, career paths/enhancements
Leadership lessons: Leading through a pandemic, temptations to avoid, highly effective habits, common sense principles
Tour of HMLA - 169

RULES FOR VISITING CAMP PENDLETON

All visitors need to possess a valid state or U.S. Gov't-Issued ID with picture
Visitors may not bring weapons or explosive materials of any kind aboard the installation
Federal Law prohibits the possession of marijuana and all products derived therefrom to include CBD products and medically-prescribed marijuana-based products
All visitors and vehicles are subject to search at any time aboard the installation

SESSION 3 | LEADERSHIP IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 ( 5-8PM )
OCEANSIDE CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 300 N COAST HWY, OCEANSIDE

SESSION FACILITATOR - PETER WEISS, CITY OF OCEANSIDE

Councilmember Peter Weiss was elected District 4 representative in November of 2020. He was previously appointed Mayor in January 2018 after the resignation of Mayor Jim Wood. Peter earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 1981. Peter started his municipal career with the City of Oceanside in 1986. Peter held the positions of City Engineer, Public Works Director and City Manager. Peter is still active in community sports as a coach and referee for the Tri-City Inline Hockey League. He still plays ice hockey for “The Cheese,” and has been known to frequent drinking establishments as a musical performer.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS SESSION

Overview of City of Oceanside government structure
Public process decision making
Management and leadership traits in local government
Economic drivers of local government
Career opportunities and growth within local government

SESSION 4 | LEADERSHIP IN STEM RELATED FIELDS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 ( 5-8PM )
GENENTECH OCEANSIDE CAMPUS | 1 ANTIBODY WAY, OCEANSIDE

SESSION FACILITATOR - NAZELI DERTSAKIAN, GENENTECH

Nazeli is currently the Vice President and General Manager, Operations at Roche/Genentech, Oceanside. She joined Genentech in 2015 as Head of Drug Substance Manufacturing. Prior to that role, she was with Novartis Pharmaceuticals and led the Supply Chain/Logistics and Process Excellence teams. Nazeli has worked in biotech for over 20 years in various roles. Nazeli has a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, an executive MBA, and business analytics from Harvard Business School.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS SESSION

Brief overview of Genentech: Birthplace of biotechnology, purpose and impact on society
Understanding of organizational objectives and basic pre-requisites; emphasis on STEM
Genentech’s leadership principles; emphasis on (VACC) Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach
Working at Genentech Oceanside: Brief overview, Explore what working at the company looks like: People and Culture; Way We Lead: Leadership structure, Organizational transformation journey; Way We Work: Agile organization, performance objectives; Way We Grow: Lean/Digital evolution, Capabilities, Career road maps
Personal Reflections: Personal story of growth, success factors and pitfalls in the industry
Facility tour

RULES FOR VISITING GENENTECH

Must wear closed toe-shoes, no skirts/shorts
Genentech will provide safety glasses as part of the PPE to enter the "grey" space for manufacturing tour
No photos or videos are allowed. If someone wants to do so, they will need to ask for permission

SESSION 5 | LEADERSHIP IN THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 ( 5-8PM )
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF OCEANSIDE | 401 COUNTRY CLUB LN, OCEANSIDE

SESSION FACILITATOR - JODI DIAMOND, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF OCEANSIDE

Jodi fell in love with nonprofits when she was only 10 years old. Inspired at Camp Chippawee, a summer camp for children and adults with disabilities, Jodi quickly developed a deep passion for charitable work. This commitment stuck with her through college, leading her to get her BS in Special Education and a Masters in Grant Management & Evaluation. Over 30 years laterJodi found her highest level of success and satisfaction in her work as CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO). As CEO, Jodi was a finalist in the 2015 CEO of the Year Non-Profit Organization Category by the San Diego Business Journal, and recognized in 2021 Women of Influence 50 Over 50.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS SESSION

Brief Overview of Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside
Understanding the key differences between Not for Profit and For Profit - are they really different?
Persuasive Leadership vs Mundane Management - Why Leadership and the team around you is so critical
External relationships and their importance to your work and life balance
Oh the places you can go. How to stay current, relevant and innovative in an ever changing world

SESSION 6 | LEADERSHIP IN TOURISM/HOSPITALITY

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 ( 5-8PM )
LOCATION TBD

SESSION FACILITATOR - LESLEE GAUL, VISIT OCEANSIDE

Leslee Gaul has served as the CEO of Visit Oceanside since 2011. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a BGS (an interdisciplinary degree), Leslee has over 27 years of travel and tourism experience. Her accomplishments include the creation of a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the City of Oceanside. Under her leadership, the tourism industry has experienced ten years of unprecedented growth, averaging seven percent year-over-year. Leslee has worked in partnership with the city on destination management initiatives that include the recent launch of Oceanside’s first tourism master plan. Other initiatives include major infrastructure improvements and new product development opportunities such as the agritourism strategic plan and beach preservation. Leslee currently serves on the Economic Development Commission, the Cal Travel board and Oceanside Chamber board among other board and committee leadership positions.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS SESSION

Overview of Visit Oceanside and the Oceanside tourism industry
Tourism as an economic driver and symbiotic relationship with community
Career opportunities and pathways
Leadership traits in the industry and opportunities

SESSION 7 | LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 ( 5-8PM )
TRI-CITY MEDICAL CENTER | 4002 VISTA WAY, OCEANSIDE

SESSION FACILITATOR - AARON BYZAK, TRI-CITY MEDICAL CENTER

Kevin Shin is a board member of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and owner of The Switchboard Restaurant, North County Roastery and KNVS. Kevin holds a B.S. in Business Administration from CSU San Marcos and is a 13-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Currently Kevin is a Fire Captain for the Culver City Fire Department. Kevin has had previous corporate experience with Satellite Security Systems and Motorola in regard to GPS technology for government, military and commercial applications. Kevin was also an instructor for the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS SESSION

Overview of TCMC and leadership structure
Leadership philosophy and why it matters
Traits of effective leaders and how to lead effectively
Healthcare as an emerging industry

SESSION 8 | ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 ( 5-8PM )
KNVS GALLERY & BAR | 127 S COAST HWY, OCEANSIDE

SESSION FACILITATOR - KEVIN SHIN, LOCAL RESTAURANT OWNER

Aaron Byzak joined Tri-City Medical Center as the Chief External Affairs Officer in May 2018. In this role, Aaron is responsible for the healthcare district’s marketing, communications, government affairs, and community engagement activities. For more than two decades, Aaron has served in positions of progressive leadership in Emergency Medical Services, health policy, healthcare management, and consulting. He has received numerous best practice awards and national recognitions for his leadership and work in healthcare, public health, advocacy, and communications including four Emmy Awards. Aaron was recognized by the Health Care Communicators of San Diego County with the Communicator of the Year Award in 2017.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS SESSION

“The Great Leap of Faith into Entrepreneurship”
The passion of entrepreneurship
Ownership means taking on everything
Skillsets required to becoming an effective entrepreneur
Building and maintaining employees
Leadership lessons: Opening up during a pandemic

SESSION 9 | GRADUATION/CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2
PANEL DISCUSSION ( 5-6PM ) GRADUATION RECEPTION ( 6-7PM )
WILLIAM A. WAGNER AQUATIC CENTER | 3306 SENIOR CENTER DR, OCEANSIDE

SESSION FACILITATOR - SCOTT ASHTON, OCEANSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Scott Ashton, CEO of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, and will lead a panel discussion on civic engagement. In the previous sessions, participants will have learned leadership techniques, philosophies and nuances related to engaging in various community sectors. Our final session will feature, best practices in putting these skills to work in the public sector.

Immediately following the panel discussion, join us for drinks and appetizers as we will celebrate the first cohort to graduate from Oceanside Leadership Academy. The reception will include presentations from the offices of our various legislative representatives.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS SESSION

Why your voice needs to be heard
Effectively communicating your message with civic and elected leaders
Fostering relationships to grow your influence in the community
Building bridges with leaders from a diversity of perspectives
Positioning yourself for community leadership roles

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