Quotes
From Alumni & Community Leaders

"One of the best ways to find resources in our community", Nancy Tivol, Executive Director Sunnyvale Community Services

"Invaluable to newcomers, and an extraordinary key for long-time residents", Bobbie Lemberg, Director, CA Assoc. of Realtors, Class of '86

"We're pleased to sponsor Public Safety Day & an officer scholarship, demonstrating our partnership with future community leaders." Bruce Paynter Sr. Director Site Operations, Applied Materials, Sunnyvale Businessperson of the Year 2002

"10 years of community experience in 9 months!", David Simons, Leadership Sunnyvale Alumni of the Year 2001, Sunnyvale Distinguished Citizen of the Year 2003, Classes of '94 & '05

"Leadership Sunnyvale gave me the tools & confidence to provide effective leadership for the Charles Street Neighborhood , Association. What an amazing experience!", Monica Draganowski Davis, Class of '03

"Leadership Sunnyvale has been the force of knowledge regarding resources and the community working processes which are necessary to become an active citizen. Thanks goes to the Leadership Sunnyvale Program for making me feel connected and getting connected.", Janice Nord, Operations Compliance Coordinator, Trimble, Class of '03

"Leadership Sunnyvale helped me by connecting me to a group of positive, like-minded, community-oriented fellow students and program directors. This training enables citizens to facilitate change.", Holly Lofgren, President of Friends of Fremont Pool, Class of '01

"Leadership Sunnyvale is an opportunity to acquire soft skills that can be used in every facet of life. It is also an opportunity to network and form relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.", Ebony Milton, Class of '03

"Know your city. Here's a great way to learn about it.", Andy Maloney, Class of '02

"Leadership Sunnyvale helped me identify my strengths, and to see where I can make a difference.", Tammy Harvey-Salans, School Volunteer & Parent, Class of '96

"An enlightening and fun program that doesn't end upon graduation... it entices you to get and stay involved", Clairmont Fraser, Hewlett Packard manager, Class of '96

"A dynamic vehicle for developing personal leadership skills, and an awareness of community needs and resources", Timothy Farley, Retired Sunnyvale Police/Fireman, Class of '96

"I am proud to see the growing impact of the program on the strength of our community. I encourage anyone.. to apply.", Dr. Robin Parker, Sunnyvale Mayor 1989-1990, Class of '86

"Leadership Sunnyvale provides a frame of reference for building community & connecting Sunnyvale's emerging leaders.", Robert LaSala, Past Sunnyvale City Manager

"The vehicle to the future is education and our own actions will determine the destination.", Leadership Sunnyvale Class of 1989, from the class project report, "Support for Education in the Sunnyvale Community", May 19, 1989