Join United Way of Santa Cruz County's Emerging Leaders Circle:
a donor network of young professionals committed to supporting youth well-being & empowering the next generation of philanthropists in Santa Cruz County!
Who We Are?
The Emerging Leaders Circle (ELC) is for early to mid-career professionals who are dedicated and passionate about making a lasting positive impact on the lives of youth in Santa Cruz County. Through ELC’s Connect-Serve-Lead model, we create a space of growth and impact.
Connect: Promote the value of philanthropy through a fun network of emerging professionals.
Serve: Create a positive impact in the community through volunteering and supporting United Way's youth programs & initiatives.
Lead: Access to exclusive leadership & professional development workshops
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ELC Benefits
- Networking events with other young professionals across different sectors
- Access to exclusive professional development & leadership workshops
- Volunteer opportunities that support youth throughout Santa Cruz County
- Create valuable connections with one another and community-based organizations
- Join a community of impact and growth
Meet Our ELC Steering Committee
Upcoming Events
Women's HerStory Panel @ The MAH
Thank You to Our Emerging Leaders Circle Founders:
Greg Lukina
Morgan Lyng Lukina
Laurie Egan
Liz Foster
Joe Foster
Tim Galarneau
Ben Gesing
Alexis Koplen
Ben Kromnick
Mariah Tanner
Matthew Payne
Matthew Pfeifer
Eric Summers
ELC Organizations
- Bay Federal Credit Union
- Boys and Girls Club Santa Cruz County
- Coastal Watershed Council
- Cradle to Career
- Ecology Action
- Live Oak School Board
- Lookout Santa Cruz
- Monarch Services
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Oceankind
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Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation
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PVUSD
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Salud y Cariño
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Santa Cruz Community Health
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Santa Cruz County Office of Education
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Santa Cruz Muesum of Art & History
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Santa Cruz Warriors
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Nusano
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United Way of Santa Cruz County
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