2002

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2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

John and students begin brainstorming Youth Leadership Anaheim

First year of programming kicks off; 125 associates

Founders pass the baton to new youth board

Youth Leadership Anaheim incorporates as its own 501(c)(3)—Youth Leadership America; Hilton Anaheim and the Disneyland Resort join board

YLA builds all-volunteer staff; grows outreach by 50%

YLA reorganizes to focus efforts on growth and expansion

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Vision to expand YLA across America is born

Anaheim Chamber names YLA “Nonprofit of the Year”

Grow board; recruited new members from community partners

Leadership is a topic written about a lot…

And there are lots of types of leaders…

Leadership is not about being"smart, rich or successful!

It’s not about position,"it’s about passion.

It’s not about leaders,"it’s about others.

A long time ago…"there used to be an idea…

Hey, Alexi!!That’s my idea!

Leader

everyone else who matters more

Capacity to care and empathize with others!

Connecting, not convincing!

Care è Connection è Change!

Outcomes Optimism!

Optimistic people produce the best results!

Leadership is about expanding yourself to help grow others to become the best you can be

together!

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

John and students begin brainstorming Youth Leadership Anaheim

First year of programming kicks off; 125 associates

Founders pass the baton to new youth board

Youth Leadership Anaheim incorporates as its own 501(c)(3)—Youth Leadership America; Hilton Anaheim and the Disneyland Resort join board

YLA builds all-volunteer staff; grows outreach by 50%

YLA reorganizes to focus efforts on growth and expansion

EXPAND!

Vision to expand YLA across America is born

Anaheim Chamber names YLA “Nonprofit of the Year”

Grow board; recruited new members from community partners