On Thursday, May 23, 2024, LACOE’s Pathways II Building LACOE Leaders Program celebrated the completion of their 2023-2024 professional leadership program. Under the direction of Human Resource Services, a cohort of 13 Pathfinders, program participants, worked with each other, coaches and facilitators to develop leadership capacity and leverage professional networks.

Pathfinders engaged in an eight-month learning cohort, culminating in an action research project on a topic of their choice. The cohort included members from diverse employee groups across the entire LACOE organization. A key feature of Pathways is the opportunity for leadership and learning across divisions, promoting interconnectivity and employee advancement. Superintendent Dr. Duardo also attended to celebrate and emphasize the importance of growth in the workplace, personally congratulating the following LACOE employees on completing the program:

Pathways I

Kim Carlson

Keri Brown

Heather Hernandez

Pathways II

Fernando Cubias

April Griese

Nancy Gutierrez

Christine Le

Phillip Chip Norris

Muru Rajamanickam

Carol Thomas

Alicia Tinsley

Guadalupe Villanuev

Jeremy Vinluan

About LACOE’s Pathways II Building LACOE Leaders Program:

Building LACOE Leaders is a vibrant initiative designed to empower employees with the opportunity to cultivate leadership aptitudes and enhance their knowledge and skills for career development and promotional opportunities. This complimentary program equips participants with essential content for developing leadership capacity and leveraging professional networks, providing them with the strategies and skills necessary for potential career advancement.