Leadership San Antonio

In partnership with the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

Leadership San Antonio is the premiere leadership program in the state of Texas now having served for over 40 years. LSA is a calendar year program that runs from January thru October. Application forms are typically released by the chambers in the late Summer and are due in October, with interview and selection occurring in November.


LSA is a partnership program between the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with the goal of educating and motivating leaders to become involved in the Chambers’ Councils and Committees and spark a volunteer spirit in our local community boards and programs.

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San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announce 48th Class of Leadership San Antonio

November 30, 2023
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the 67 individuals who will make up the 48th class of Leadership San Antonio (LSA).

Leadership San Antonio Class 46 Embarks on an Immersive Experience to Understand the Journey of Military Life

By Website Editor • May 9, 2022
San Antonio’s history is intrinsically linked to the military since the missions were first established three hundred years ago. On May 4, LSA 46 class had an immersive experience into the journey of military life, its challenges, and its contribution to the fabric of our nation and our communities. Military day’s mission was to build a stronger bridge between the military community and business/civic leaders in Military City USA by informing, educating, and sensitizing LSA members about the true experience of military life.

Leadership San Antonio Class 46 Takes a Comprehensive Look at Educational Equality

By Website Editor • April 21, 2022
Adversity, equality and access to education was the theme of Leadership San Antonio’s most recent class day on April 6, which happened to coincide with San Antonio’s Fiesta celebration. The class heard from educational leaders, elected officials, teachers, and most importantly, the students themselves as they took a deep dive into issues affecting equal access to education in our city.
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San Antonio Chamber and San Antonio Hispanic Chamber Name Co-Chairs of 2022 Leadership San Antonio Program

By Website Editor • August 19, 2021
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are excited announce the Co-Chairs of the 2022 cohort of Leadership San Antonio (LSA Class 46): Stacy Pozza Larson, former Senior Vice President of Frost Bank and Anne-Marie Grube, Director of Operations for Avante Wealth.

Leadership San Antonio Class 45 Volunteers at Alamodome Vaccination Site

By Website Editor • February 26, 2021
On an icy 29°F, February 13th, 14 Leadership San Antonio (LSA) Class 45 members gathered at Lot C of the Alamodome. Sharing breakfast tacos, waters, and snacks, the team prepared for a long 12-hour shift as Alamo Area Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers. At 7:45 a.m., LSA45 filed down the stairs, under the train tracks, and into Gate 5 for volunteer check-in. Masked, dressed in layers, and practicing social distancing, the team signed waivers and donned blue volunteer vests. The group returned to the volunteer bullpen in the Alamodome’s hallway for a greeting and brief introduction from the City of San Antonio team members. And we were off!

The LSA Mission:

To help mold sensitive, responsible and committed leaders and thereby ensure a prosperous future for San Antonio.

This is like no other leadership program in the surrounding area! By taking proven leaders in the community who have passed through the gates of LSA, leveraging their vast and diverse networks and experiences, LSA Class members are promised a year of “firsts”: highlighting areas of great importance to our city’s growth, success, and global impact and engagement. Each class day tackles a slew of issues that range from solutions to homelessness, diving deep into cutting edge developments in education, biomedical research, cybersecurity, military missions, to events and organizations that celebrate our local heritage and culture, travel and tourism, and more. Each LSA class member will meet new ideas head-on, obtaining both personal and professional development!

LSA Application Details

Applications for the 2022 class year have closed.


LSA seeks individuals dedicated to serving their community. Participants of the program will be given the opportunity to develop an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the San Antonio area. This coming year, LSA will be dedicated to exploring the long-term goals and promise of San Antonio. Rather than examining the latest developments and short-term urban trends impacting our city, LSA will consider the issues and trends that will impact San Antonio over the next generation of its populace. Whether it’s the impact of changing demographics on our natural resources and infrastructure, the correlation between elementary school reading levels and workforce development, the effects of technology on health care for an aging populace, or the long-term development of our urban core, LSA aims to tackle San Antonio’s future…today.

LSA is limited to approximately 50 participants annually. Acceptance into the program is based on a subjective assessment of the information each applicant provides in this application, as well as a second round in-person interview, if selected.

The LSA Selection Committee is comprised of LSA Alumni. The selection is highly competitive with more applicants than class positions, therefore applicants who are not accepted are highly encouraged to reapply the following year.


APPLICANT COMMITMENT:
The applicant acknowledges that attendance is MANDATORY during all class days, retreats, and class day planning sessions. Absence at any of these scheduled events, without advance approval from Chamber staff and the LSA Co-Chairs, on more than one (1) occasion may result in expulsion from the class, ability to complete the remaining class days, as well as lose an opportunity complete the program, without reimbursement of tuition and fees. Your participation in the program reflects on the LSA program itself, as well as you individually and within your organization. Please be mindful of the time commitment prior to applying.

Engaging in improper, threatening and/or harassing behavior at any LSA event may lead to removal from the program without reimbursement of tuition and fees.


EMPLOYER COMMITMENT:
The employer approves of the agreement above, which acknowledges the time commitment of the Leadership San Antonio program required by their employee as a participant. The employer also acknowledges that failure to join at least one of the sponsoring Chambers of Commerce within 30 days of employee’s selection and remain a member in good standing throughout the entire class year will result in the participant’s immediate dismissal from the program. Employer agrees to hold applicant (employer) accountable, if accepted, to show a high level of participation and engagement within the program.


Mandatory Attendance Dates:
Retreats include overnight accommodations.
Class day commitment will be from approximately 7am to 5pm with optional after-hours events from 5-7pm.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

  • Have lived in and/or worked in the San Antonio area for at least one year at the time of the application.
  • Persons related by marriage may not apply for the same class year.
  • Within 30 days of selection, you must become a member of one of the sponsoring Chambers of Commerce (either Hispanic Chamber of Commerce or San Antonio Chamber of Commerce – membership in both is encouraged) and remain a member in good standing throughout the entire LSA year. Failure to remain a member will jeopardize participation in LSA and/or final graduation.


SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • Show a sincere interest in and commitment to improving the community.
  • Have the desire to increase service to the community through holding key leadership positions.
  • Present a clear vision for the development and growth of San Antonio.


PROGRAM COST:

  • Applicants must submit a $50 non-refundable application fee due with the application. 
  • Class members accepted into LSA must submit a non-refundable tuition fee of $2250.00 payable to the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.


Formal written requests must be submitted within 30 days of selection into the program for:

  1. Payment plans: bi-annual, quarterly, or monthly payments.
  2. Small Business, Non-Profit 501(c)3, Veteran, and Minority Owned Needs Based Scholarships for partial and full tuition.


If not already a member of either sponsoring Chamber, a separate membership fee will be required which will vary upon desired level of membership within 30 days of notice of selection.

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