2026 Alumni Impact SurveyLeadership Council SMC

We hear it all the time - the unexpected connection, the cross-sector collaboration, the leadership moment that started here. At Leadership Council SMC, we hold ourselves accountable to the values and outcomes in our mission and vision.

We conduct this alumni survey every two years to help us measure the real impact of our programs through our alumni, from the cross-sector relationships you’ve built to the ways you’re leading change across San Mateo County. If you completed this survey two years ago, we would love for you to respond again so we can hear how you are leading in your organizations and communities. If this is your first time filling it out, we can't wait to hear from you!

Your responses help us evolve our programming, stay true to our purpose, and tell the story of our collective impact. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

1.First Name:(Required.)

2.Last Name:(Required.)

3.Email Address(Required.)

4.Which program did you graduate from?(Required.)

Emerging Leaders Program, Class of 2023

Emerging Leaders Program, Class of 2024

Emerging Leaders, Class of 2025

Emerging Leaders, Class of 2026

CORPS Program, Class of 2022

CORPS Program, Class of 2023

CORPS Program, Class 0f 2024

CORPS Program, Class of 2025

CORPS Program, Class of 2026

5.Which sector do you currently work in?(Required.)

Private Sector (for-profit businesses, including technology, biotech, finance, retail, consulting, real estate, and small businesses)

Government Sector (federal, state, county, or city government; public schools and school districts; community colleges and public universities; public agencies such as transit, utilities, or water districts; law enforcement and public safety)

Nonprofit Sector (501(c)(3) and other nonprofit organizations, including most hospitals and health systems, foundations, faith-based organizations, private K–12 schools, social service agencies, arts and cultural organizations, and advocacy groups)

Other (please specify)

Long- Term Outcomes

Reflecting on your time since graduating from the program, please rate your agreement with the following statements:

6.I continue to draw on a trusted network of leaders across sectors, industries, and backgrounds within San Mateo County, which I built through Leadership Council SMC.(Required.)

7.The leadership skills I developed in the program continue to help me be a more effective leader in my organization or community.(Required.)

8.I understand the connectivity of the issues facing San Mateo County and the resources available to solve problems.(Required.)

Area of Focus - Curriculum Quality/Effectiveness

9.What component of the program has impacted you professionally? Select all that apply:(Required.)

Skills

Relationships

Civic Knowledge

10.What component of the program has impacted you personally? Select all that apply:(Required.)

Leadership Skills

Relationships

Civic Knowledge

11.Is there anything you would like to add about these impacts?

12.The skills you learned as part of the leadership skills curriculum have helped you (select all that apply):(Required.)

Become a better leader

Build or contribute to effective and collaborative teamwork

Be more effective at my job

Affect positive change in my organization/community

Confidently bring my ideas forward

13.Please describe any additional impacts:

14.Have you made a change in your career or your community work in the last year that you attribute to participating in the Emerging Leaders or CORPS program? (e.g. promotion, new job, joined a commission or board, ran for elected office)(Required.)

Yes

15.If yes, please describe in a few words.

Area of Focus - Diverse Cross Sector Relationships

16.Have you worked or collaborated with fellow class participants, speakers, organizations, or alumni as a result of your participation in the CORPS or Emerging Leaders Program?(Required.)

Yes