CSML Speaker Series: Building Bridges Between The Leaders of Today and Tomorrow
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Driven by a passion for leadership development, strategic partnerships, and social innovation, Leila Naderi designed, developed, and moderated the CSML Speaker Series: Building Bridges Between the Leaders of Today and Tomorrow(2020–2022) in collaboration with the Dean and faculty at the California School of Management & Leadership. This groundbreaking series empowered the next generation of change-makers by connecting graduate students with thought leaders, industry experts, and executives, offering invaluable insights and practical tools to inspire career success and impactful leadership. Recordings available here!
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Amanda Ellis - Former New Zealand Ambassador
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Stacey Hrountas - CEO, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Centers
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Nipun Mehta - Founder, ServiceSpace.org
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JoAnn Klinedinst - VP of Professional Development, HIMSS
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Rafael Castellanos - Commissioner, Port of San Diego
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James Floros - CEO, San Diego Food Bank
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David Pasquini - UK Consul in San Diego
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Steve Kappler - Interim President, ENACTUS USA
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Glen Hopkins - Senior Executive, HP Inc.
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Tony Teravainen - CEO, STEP
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Kenia Zamarripa - Executive Director, International Business Affairs, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
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And more!


Global Leadership Academy : Where Diversity Leads to Unity
Inspired by the principles of social innovation, entrepreneurship, and the ServiceSpace volunteer community, as well as involvement with ENACTUS United States, the Global Leadership Academy (GLA): Where Diversity Leads to Unity was established and led by Leila Naderi at Alliant International University during her doctoral studies in leadership. GLA is a volunteer-driven platform for social impact and leadership development with a mission to “Bridge the gap between the leaders of today and tomorrow,” “Promote entrepreneurial leadership and social innovation,” and “Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.”
Since 2016, GLA’s innovative programs and seminars—including Speak to Inspire Seminars, TED Talks & Coffee Talks, Celebrating Earth Day by Tree Planting, Book Exchange & Friendly Dialogue, and more!—have empowered hundreds of community members while engaging thought leaders, executives, authors, Government officials and volunteers. Keynote speakers and panelists from government officials and organizations such as San Diego County District Attorney, Sony Electronics, Petco, Mission Federal Credit Union, UK Consulate in San Diego, North San Diego Business Chamber, Alliant International University, and other incredible community volunteers; have played key roles in advancing GLA's mission.






