OLA Fall 2024 | PROGRAM OUTLINE
OVERVIEW
From September 7th to October 30th 2024, 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, education, non-profits and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM). Our program will conclude with a graduation reception on Wednesday, October 30th in which OLA graduates will be recognized by representatives from our local elected officials’ offices.
SESSION 1 | PANEL DISCUSSION ON LEADERSHIP
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH ( 8AM-1PM )
FRONTWAVE CREDIT UNION | 1278 ROCKY POINT DRIVE, OCEANSIDE
FRONTWAVE CREDIT UNION | 1278 ROCKY POINT DRIVE, OCEANSIDE
SESSION FACILITATOR - BENJAMIN GAMBOA, MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
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As Associate Dean of Career Education at MiraCosta College, Ben manages program development of employer-aligned workforce development programs, career services, experiential and work-based learning programs, and over $3 million in grants annually. Over his 23-year career in California’s community colleges, Ben has designed and facilitated systems- and team-based leadership development for hundreds of faculty, staff, and administrators across the state. Ben is most proud of his efforts collaborating with other community college leaders to change college cultures, centering equity in institutional decision-making processes, and ensuring marginalized students are connected to instructional pathways that lead to meaningful high-wage, in-demand careers. Ben is a doctoral candidate in educational leadership at San Diego State University studying equitable workforce development policy implementation.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS SESSION
- How leadership styles evolve over time and careers
- Understanding change and institutional culture
- Leading with moral clarity in diverse organizations
- Balancing authenticity and adaptability as a leader
SESSION 2 | LEADERSHIP IN THE U.S. MILITARY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH ( 5-8PM )
OCEANSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WITH BUS TRANSPORTATION TO CAMP PENDLETON
OCEANSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WITH BUS TRANSPORTATION TO CAMP PENDLETON
SESSION FACILITATOR - COL. DANIEL WHITLEY, USMC
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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
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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 policing
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH ( 5-8PM )
OCEANSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
928 N. COAST HWY
OCEANSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
928 N. COAST HWY
SESSION FACILITATOR - chief kedrick sadler, opd
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Chief Sadler is a lifelong native of California and was raised in Long Beach. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1991. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from California Coast University. In 1996, Chief Sadler joined the United States Marine Corps, where he spent four honorable years serving our country both domestic and abroad. In 2001, Chief Sadler was hired by the Oceanside Police Department and attended the 49th Regional Police Academy.
On April 1, 2023, Chief Sadler was appointed Chief of Police, making him the 20th police chief in the department’s history. Chief Sadler is very engaged with the community and has previously served as a chairperson on the Oceanside Promise Collective Action Network and North San Diego NAACP Executive Committee. He has been a police liaison to Visit Oceanside, North Coastal Prevention Coalition, Save Our Streets, and the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS SESSION
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SESSION 4 | LEADERSHIP IN STEM RELATED FIELDS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH ( 5-8PM )
GENENTECH OCEANSIDE CAMPUS | 1 ANTIBODY WAY, OCEANSIDE
GENENTECH OCEANSIDE CAMPUS | 1 ANTIBODY WAY, OCEANSIDE
SESSION FACILITATOR - NAZELI DERTSAKIAN, GENENTECH
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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
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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 | Entrepreneurial LEADERSHIP
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd ( 5-8PM )
OCEANSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
928 N COAST HWY, OCEANSIDE
OCEANSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
928 N COAST HWY, OCEANSIDE
SESSION FACILITATOR - KEVIN SHIN, LOCAL Entrepreneur
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Kevin Shin is a board member of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and local entrepreneur. Kevin holds a B.S. in Business Administration from CSU San Marcos and is a 13-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Kevin also served as a Fire Captain for the Culver City Fire Department for 20 years. Kevin developed The Switchboard Restaurant for The Fin Hotel, A Hilton Tapestry Collection, has industrial real estate property in Los Angeles, and is currently in development of Cathartic Coffee.
Kevin’s past experiences include defense contracting for Satellite Security Systems and Motorola in regard to GPS technology for government, military and commercial applications. For philanthropy, Kevin has served on the board of Oceanside Museum of Art, KOCT, and is the Chairman of the Board at The Nowell Family Foundation. With his wide range of experiences, Kevin is now seeking the office of Carlsbad City Council District 2 to better serve the community. |
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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 6 | LEADERSHIP IN TOURISM/HOSPITALITY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH ( 5-8PM )
SEAGAZE ROOM | THE SEABIRD OCEAN RESORT & SPA | 101 MISSION AVE, OCEANSIDE
SEAGAZE ROOM | THE SEABIRD OCEAN RESORT & SPA | 101 MISSION AVE, OCEANSIDE
SESSION FACILITATOR - LESLEE GAUL, VISIT OCEANSIDE
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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.
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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 THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17th ( 5-8PM )
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OCEANSIDE
401 COUNTRY CLUB LN, OCEANSIDE
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OCEANSIDE
401 COUNTRY CLUB LN, OCEANSIDE
SESSION FACILITATOR - JODI DIAMOND, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF OCEANSIDE
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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
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SESSION 8 | LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH ( 5-8PM )
MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
1 BARNARD DR, OCEANSIDE
MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
1 BARNARD DR, OCEANSIDE
DR KRISTEN Gonzales, MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
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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
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SESSION 9 | GRADUATION/CLASS DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH | CLASS DISCUSSION ( 5-6PM )
GRADUATION RECEPTION ( 6-7:30PM )
FRONTWAVE CREDIT UNION | 1278 ROCKY POINT DRIVE, OCEANSIDE
GRADUATION RECEPTION ( 6-7:30PM )
FRONTWAVE CREDIT UNION | 1278 ROCKY POINT DRIVE, OCEANSIDE
SESSION FACILITATOR - sCOTT aSHTON, oCEANSIDE cHAMBER CEO
In this final session, cohort members will have the opportunity to discuss the leadership principles learned over the past two months. Participants will be encouraged to share how they have implemented leadership strategies in their workplace and/or personal lives. Immediately
following the class discussion, a graduation reception will be held to honor the cohort members for their completion of the Academy. All participants will receive certificates from the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce as well as from our various legislative representatives.
following the class discussion, a graduation reception will be held to honor the cohort members for their completion of the Academy. All participants will receive certificates from the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce as well as from our various legislative representatives.
