City College of San Francisco strives to inspire participatory global citizenship grounded in critical thinking and an engaged, progressive student body. The institution offers a wide variety of leadership development opportunities.

Leadership Fireside Chat Series
Beginning in the Fall 2021 Semester, the Downtown Center Associated Students Council, in partnership with the Student Activities Office, launched a new Leadership Fireside Chat Series. The series features dynamic speakers from a variety of industries and fields, all in conversation with City College of San Francisco educators.

Each semester spotlights five leaders, one per month during the term, for a total of ten Leadership Fireside Chats per year. Current City College of San Francisco students who attend at least seven of the ten chats during the academic year will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the spring semester.

All students and City College of San Francisco community members are welcome to watch the recordings of previous Chats to gain the insights, advice, and lessons learned from our community and industry leaders.

Leadership Fireside Chat Series | Fall 2024

Join us for the upcoming Fall 2024 Leadership Fireside Chat Series, where we bring together a dynamic lineup of speakers who are leaders in their fields. These sessions offer invaluable insights and a chance to engage with professionals who have made significant contributions in their respective areas. 

Fall 2024 Speaker Lineup

All sessions are scheduled from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Photo of head coach Justin Labagh

Join us for a leadership discussion with men's basketball head coach, Justin Labagh, as he talks about his leadership journey and provides insights on how leadership informs his work on and off the basketball court.

  WHEN: Friday, Sept 6 | 4:00PM - 5:30 PM
  WHERE: Virtual on Zoom

  Watch the Recording Here

Photo of Norman Yee for Leadership Fireside Chat

Hear from Norman Yee, a prominent figure over the past few decades in shaping community support and government resources in San Francisco. Normal shares his leadership insights and story with the CCSF community. 

  WHEN: Friday, Sept 27 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM
  WHERE: Virtual on Zoom

  Watch the Recording Here

Photo of Jazmin Eusebio for Leadership Fireside Chat

Jazmin Eusébio has been doing leadership work in her 9-5 job and in the non-profit space. Hear about her experience with leadership, how it impacts her work and her connections with others.

  WHEN: Friday, 10/18 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM
  WHERE: Virtual on Zoom

  Watch the Recording Here!

Jason is a United States Navy Veteran and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern Gateway Community College. Jason is eager to share his leadership journey, tips and advice to emerging CCSF student leaders.

    WHEN: Friday, 11/15 | 4:00PM
    WHERE: Virtual on Zoom

    Watch the Recording Here

Lucy Alvarez is a dedicated and results-driven Director of Human Resources at Gavilan College, with 20 years of experience in Human Resources. As a proud first-generation college graduate, leadership is at the core of her being. 

   WHEN: Friday, 12/06 | 4:00PM
   WHERE: Virtual on Zoom

   Watch the recording here.

Spring 2024 Leadership Fireside Chat Recordings

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Fall 2023 Leadership Fireside Chat Recordings

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Spring 2023 Leadership Fireside Chat Recordings
Fall 2022 Leadership Fireside Chat Recordings
Spring 2022 Leadership Fireside Chat Recordings
Fall 2021 Leadership Fireside Chat Recordings

Recording for this chat is not available - please check out our other videos in this series!