Leadership Santa Cruz County

Ross Gibson's history of the city of Capitola features the early years of the Capitola Chamber of Commerce, one of the founding organizations of Leadership Santa Cruz County. https://lnkd.in/guagtngv

The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries has announced the appointment of their new Executive Director, Sarah Paulson Beck. “I am passionate about the role of our public libraries as critical centers for lifelong learning, innovation, civic life, and valued collections” said Ms. Beck. “It is an honor to be joining many passionate advocates at Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.” Ms. Beck is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience working in museum, public garden, and media fields, most recently as Executive Director of Pacific Horticulture. She lives with her family in Santa Cruz. fscpl.org Santa Cruz Public Libraries #21stcenturylibraries #publiclibraries #santacruzcounty

Class 37 spotted at Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County's Sip for a Cause. ✨ Pictured here (l to r): Benna Dimig, Development Director at Pajaro Valley Shelter Services; Marissa Ledesma, AVP, Branch Manager at Bay Federal Credit Union; Michael Atkinson, Digital Marketing Manager at Bay Federal Credit Union; and Laura Owen, Director of Community Development & Learning at Santa Cruz Community Credit Union

UC Santa Cruz community archivist Rebecca S. Hernandez, PhD named Watsonville Film Festival board president. https://lnkd.in/g5h6NgPr

Congratulations to the 13 Santa Cruz County high school students whose Hephaestus Robotics Team clinched 3rd place at the MATE ROV Competition World Championship held in Kingsport, Tennessee, June 20-22. ✨ https://lnkd.in/gkD_sYcs

Our recent Environment Day focused on the impacts of climate change on our regional ecosystems. Read here the importance of kelp in our offshore habitats. https://lnkd.in/gF6ZtbW8

Die-offs from algae blooms have left a giant, shark-like, prehistoric creature at risk. State wildlife officials approved white sturgeon as a candidate for listing, which triggers protection. https://lnkd.in/gjDnQgF6

Congratulations to LSCC's Class 37! The cohort is pictured here at Big Creek Lumber's Davenport property during their final class - Environment Day. 🌿 Read all about it at https://lnkd.in/gR6pec8n San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce  Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District #redleggedfrog #conservation #environment #bigcreek #lscc #leadershipsantacruz

Special thanks to Santa Cruz County Bank for sponsoring LSCC's Business & Tourism Day! ✨ SCCB is ranked 6th in the nation in performance for banks under $3 billion in assets with branches in Aptos, Capitola, Cupertino, Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville. Learn more at sccountybank.com 

LSCC's May newsletter has posted. Deadline to apply for the 2024/2025 cohort is May 31. Plus learn more about sponsorship opportunities and the upcoming gradution celebration for Class 37. Details at https://lnkd.in/gCifyab9