2026 Application Form Leadership Redwood Coast Thank you for your interest in applying to participate in Leadership Redwood Coast. We look forward to connecting with dynamic leaders from throughout our region in our fourth fellowship, beginning in March of 2026.Before starting your application, please be sure to review the schedule of the program to confirm that you are able to commit to attending each of the sessions in person. While we understand that scheduling conflicts or emergencies may arise, you must prioritize attendance in order to graduate from the program. Participants can miss no more than 18 hours total throughout the program.Here’s how our application process works:STEP 1: SUBMIT APPLICATIONComplete this Survey in its entirety. We expect more applications than we can accommodate in thisclass, so we encourage you to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. While not required, you may upload a current resume/CV at a later point in this application. All applications must be submitted by Friday, January 16, 2026.STEP 2: INTERVIEWSAfter your application has been submitted, we will reach out to schedule a 30-minute interview, to be completed either inperson or via Zoom. These interview dates will be in late January or early February 2026.STEP 3: SELECTION AND ONBOARDINGWe will notify all applicants of our fellowship selection by Friday, February 6. Tuition for this program is $3,250 and must be paid in full before the first session begins on March 19, 2026. Your tuition cost includes full participation in seminars, leadership materials, and meals for all six interactive sessions. (If you are interested in applying for tuition assistance, please indicate on the application.) Within two weeks before the first session, we will send you an onboarding email with more details about the program and instructions to prepare for the first session.Please reach out if you have any questions!Warmly,Nancy OlsonCEO, Eureka Chamber of Commerce and Redwood Coast Chamber Foundationnancy@eurekachamber.com Question Title * Name Question Title * Address Question Title * Address listed above is my: Home Work Question Title * Email Question Title * Cell phone Question Title * Highest level of education completed? Question Title * Have you completed other leadership programs either through your workplace or outside organizations? Yes No If yes, please list. Question Title * How did you hear about LRC? Question Title * Years of professional work experience. 0-5 years 5-10 years More than 10 years Question Title * What industry do you currently work in? Question Title * Briefly describe your work experience, including your current area of work. Question Title * What interests, organizations, or causes are you passionate about in addition to your work? Question Title * Select the community/civic activities you have been involved with in the last 5 years. Select all that apply. Serve as a non-profit board member Serve on a local and/or state government commission Applied for a local and/or state government commission Sought elected office (State Assembly, City Council, School Board, Neighborhood Council, etc.) Serve in elected office Worked on a political campaign Voted in local, state and/or national elections Serve as a volunteer If other, please explain. NARRATIVE RESPONSES Question Title * What do you hope to get out of participating in LRC? Question Title * What is your vision for a dynamic and prosperous Redwoods Coast Region? Question Title * Describe your strategies for discussing complex issues with people of varying perspectives. Question Title * Describe your leadership style and philosophy. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE 1 Question Title * Name Question Title * Title Question Title * Relationship to you Question Title * Email Question Title * Phone PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE 2 Question Title * Name Question Title * Title Question Title * Relationship to you Question Title * Email Question Title * Phone Question Title * Upload your Resume/CV FINANCIAL COMMITMENT Question Title * Tuition is due two weeks before the first day of class and may be paid by an employer or sponsoring organization. The full payment amount of $3,250 is obligated and due after accepting the invitation to participate and completing the confirmation form, even if the candidate withdraws, or is asked to withdraw, from the program. I accept full responsibility as an individual candidate for paying tuition two weeks before the first day of class, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing. My organization or other sponsor accepts full responsibility for paying tuition two weeks before the first day of class unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing, and I have the full backing of my supervisor and organization for the financial commitment. ScholarshipsLimited scholarships may be available for qualified candidates who demonstrate a clear and compelling need for assistance. Please keep in mind there are only a limited number of scholarships available, and most will not cover the full tuition cost. You may be required to submit additional materials in order to apply for specific scholarship opportunities. Question Title * Will you be requesting a scholarship? Yes No If you answered yes, please explain why you are requesting financial assistance for this program. Question Title * Please share any additional information about yourself that may be relevant to our selection process or your participation in Leadership Redwood Coast. DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) Question Title * Please specify your ethnicity (check all that apply) African American/Black Native American/Alaska Native East Asian Southeast Asian South Asian Other Asian Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Mexican American/Chicana/o/e/x Puerto Rican South American Central American Other Latina/o/e/x White/Caucasian Other Prefer not to say Question Title * What gender do you identify as? Man Woman Non-binary Genderqueer/Gender non-conforming Other Prefer not to say If Other (please specify) Page1 / 1 100% of survey complete. Done
