We make changemakers.

OUR STORY

The Global Policy Leadership Academy prepares professionals and civic leaders to advance solutions to intractable societal challenges through a deep commitment to the development of shared knowledge, best practices, and collaboration. Each course is carefully curated to draw on the collective knowledge and experiences of people from varying disciplines and backgrounds. Through our programs, we are working to expand and develop networks of informed, passionate problem solvers committed to creating more equitable, sustainable communities for all.

By building a culture of collaboration, we prepare leaders to effectively advocate for and accelerate positive change in their communities, the region, and the world.

MEET THE CHANGEMAKERS

By building a culture of collaboration, we prepare leaders to effectively advocate for and accelerate positive change in their communities, the region, and the world.

"Since completing the Housing Policy Leadership Academy course, I feel better prepared to interface with government officials on housing and related matters. I have highly recommended HPLA to my colleagues at United Way and elsewhere."

Allison TemnickSenior Development Executive, United Way of San Diego

"As the Mayor of a city with over 60,000 people, one of the most important lessons I learned through HPLA was to identify the many points of compromise between housing and community stakeholders in order to build more units, more quickly, while still acknowledging community concerns and addressing residents' needs."

ALEJANDRA SOTELO-SOLISMAYOR OF NATIONAL CITY

"The Housing Policy Leadership Academy is a vital resource for government staff. The quality of the presenters and the knowledge of your cohort means there is always new information to learn, especially in light of the State’s ambitious housing policy agenda. I highly recommend this course to my colleagues in the public sector."

SETH LITCHNEYENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER, CITY OF SAN DIEGO

"Housing Policy Leadership Academy presents an important opportunity for our entire community to learn and agree on a common set of facts surrounding new housing development, transit, and our region’s affordability crisis."

STEFANIE BENVENUTOVP PUBLIC AFFAIRS, SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CHAMBER COMMERCE

"I plan on using what I learned at the Housing Policy Leadership Academy to inform my command and the families they serve. HPLA is a perfect opportunity to constructively connect the Navy to San Diego’s housing environment."

Caneisha FortnerExecutive Director, D.R.E.A.M. Inc.

"As a housing advocate, I’m concerned that California and our local region’s housing policies prevent the thousands of housing units our region desperately needs. HPLA provides community leaders the “What and Why” on how housing is created, and helps them understand the reforms necessary to increase housing supply."

Mike McSweeneySenior Public Policy Advisor, Building Industry Association of San Diego