1. 2002
John and students begin brainstorming Youth Leadership Anaheim
2003
First year of programming kicks off; 125 associates
2004
Founders pass the baton to new youth board
2005
Vision to expand YLA across America is born
2006
Youth Leadership Anaheim incorporates as its own 501(c)(3)—
Youth Leadership America; Hilton Anaheim and the Disneyland
2007
Resort join board
2008
Grow board; recruited new members from community partners
2009
YLA builds all-volunteer staff; grows outreach by 50%
2010
Anaheim Chamber names YLA “Nonprofit of the Year”
2011
YLA reorganizes to focus efforts on growth and expansion
2012
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2. Leadership is a topic written about a lot…

3. And there are lots of types of leaders…

4. Leadership is not about being"
smart, rich or successful!

5. It’s not about position,"
it’s about passion.

6. It’s not about leaders,"
it’s about others.

7. A long time ago…"
there used to be an idea…

8. Hey, Alexi!!
That’s my idea!

9. everyone else who matters more
Leader

10. Capacity to care and empathize
with others!

11. Connecting, not convincing!

12. Care è Connection è Change!

13. Outcomes
Optimism!

14. Optimistic people produce the
best results!

15. Leadership is about expanding
yourself to help grow others to
become the best you can be
together!

16. 2002
John and students begin brainstorming Youth Leadership Anaheim
2003
First year of programming kicks off; 125 associates
2004
Founders pass the baton to new youth board
2005
Vision to expand YLA across America is born
2006
Youth Leadership Anaheim incorporates as its own 501(c)(3)—
Youth Leadership America; Hilton Anaheim and the Disneyland
2007
Resort join board
2008
Grow board; recruited new members from community partners
2009
YLA builds all-volunteer staff; grows outreach by 50%
2010
Anaheim Chamber names YLA “Nonprofit of the Year”
2011
YLA reorganizes to focus efforts on growth and expansion
2012
EXPAND!