Leadership Mendocino

🚨 Deadline Extended – Apply by August 15th! 🚨
The ON THE VERGE leadership program is a powerful opportunity for those ready to step up, grow their skills, and make an impact.
This 10-month cohort brings together passionate leaders to:
✨ Work side-by-side to address real community needs
✨ Build lifelong connections with peers in the nonprofit and public sectors
✨ Strengthen the commitment to lead with purpose and vision
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to expand your leadership and join a network of changemakers—this is it.
📅 Apply by August 15th at https://www.otvca.org/future-vergers

Leadership begins within—but it doesn’t end there.
When you find the leader inside yourself, don’t stop.
Inspire someone else to rise.
Mentor. Encourage. Empower.
Because true leaders don’t just lead—they create more leaders.

Calling Mendocino County Healthcare Professionals. Demonstrate your leadership by sharing your expertise as a Disaster Healthcare Volunteer.

NCO Volunteer Network Volunteer Network connects passionate individuals with meaningful opportunities to serve their communities. Through collaboration, compassion, and action, we support local programs, strengthen resilience, and inspire positive change across generations.

We were honored to attend the final group project of the first Mendocino County On The Verge Cohort of emerging leaders. Titled Reimagining Leadership Development, this graduation celebrated growth and vision.

A program of On The Move, On the Verge is dedicated to developing non-traditional leaders to address the most pressing and critical educational, social, health and economic inequities in our community. Learn more about how you can support future cohorts at https://www.otvca.org/

Thank you Mendocino College for the amazing meeting space, Taco Loco for the great food and A Space Alano Club for the super helpful volunteers.

🎓 Congratulations to the NCO Leadership Mendocino Class # # ! 🎓
With pride and heartfelt appreciation, we celebrate the newest graduates of Leadership Mendocino — a program of North Coast Opportunities, Inc. that has uplifted and connected our community for over 30 years. 💙

Since its founding in 1992 with support from PG&E and the leadership of John Mayfield, Jack Cox, Charlie Barra, Sheila Rogers, and many more, Leadership Mendocino has graduated over 800 individuals who have gone on to make meaningful, lasting impacts throughout Mendocino County.

This year’s class continues that legacy — stepping forward with knowledge, compassion, and a commitment to service. We also honor the incredible guidance of

Holly Madrigal, who has led the program with dedication, vision, and heart for the past six years.

Join us in celebrating Class # # — and in recognizing all who have helped Leadership Mendocino thrive. 🌟

Thank you Meredith DeLucia for hosting a Leadership Mendocino Class XXIX reunion the other day. The impromptu archery lesson was a hit! Who knew that Hector Lopez was so good. And Antonio was decent even with a busted finger from rugby. Even though Leadership Mendocino is pausing, we can celebrate community together. Reach out if you want to gather your class. Sometimes all it takes is picking a date. ❤️ North Coast Opportunities, Inc.

Challenging to capture in photos all the beauty that is Round Valley. Leadership Mendocino’s History & Culture Day generously sponsored by LACO and Assoc. was full of learning. Spring was in full splendor as we visited Folk Life Farm hosted by Blaire and Daniel. We heard from James Russ about important tribal initiatives that are underway (some in partnership with LACO). Josh Bennett and Lew Chichester showed off the “Best Small Library in the US” and the incomparable John Marshall gave a tour of his fiber arts studio and the Blackberry Festival grounds. A program of North Coast Opportunities, Inc. Leadership Mendocino thanks all of our speakers for welcoming us to Covelo. ❤️

The Caring Kitchen Project is filled with generous, heart filled people. This is a really cool position for the right person. ❤️

Are you passionate about using your culinary skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of cancer patients and others in health crisis? Do you believe in the power of food as medicine?
NCO Caring Kitchen Project is searching for a talented and compassionate lead chef who will infuse their expertise and heart into our mission. Key responsibilities include leading a skilled team in preparing delicious and nutritious meals, managing kitchen operations, and coordinating and engaging with volunteers to create an enriching experience for all. If you're ready to channel your culinary talents toward a purpose-driven cause, we want to hear from you!

For full job description and application, please click this link: https://www.ncoinc.org/join-our-team/