The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the graduation of the Leadership Stockton Class of 2025, marking the 42nd graduating class of this esteemed community leadership program. The graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage Dining & Provisions at the Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club, located at 4343 N. Ashley Lane, Stockton, CA 95215.
This celebration will honor the Class of 2025’s dedication during their 11-month leadership journey. Guests will reflect on the program’s 42-year legacy and the positive impact it continues to have across the region. The Class of 2025 will also be recognized for their impactful three-part community service project supporting Haven of Peace, PREVAIL, and the Veterans community.
Tickets are $60 per person and must be purchased in advance. To reserve your seat, call Timm Quinn at (209) 292-8423 or visit https://bit.ly/lsgrad25. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Leadership Stockton Class of 2025 Graduates:
- Matthew Amen, Huddle Cowork + Create
- Vanity Baker, San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office
- Katrina Bambula-Santos, Michael’s New York Style Pizza, Inc.
- Maria Rafaela Yunon Belasco, Mafae Management Consultancy, LLC
- Shawna Brown, SEIU-UHW
- Cristopher Bunnell, San Joaquin Pride Center
- Elisa Corral, Parents by Choice
- Joshua Diaz, San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District
- Linda Fistolera, Port of Stockton
- Gesere Furneri, UNCLE Credit Union
- Philana Grayson, AT&T
- Joseph Gutierrez, ASM Global
- Najja Haynes, United Way of San Joaquin County
- David Higares, Stockton East Water District
- Consuelo Ishihara, Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin County
- Brenda Kiely, San Joaquin County
- Robert Liddicoat, City of Stockton, Community Development Dept.
- Adam Mancia, Valimet Inc.
- Domoniquic McPherson, Operation Iraqi/Endurance Freedom Decorated Veteran
- Jasmine Peterson
- Rebecca Ray, Family Resource Center
- Anita Renteria, KIPP Public Schools
- Michele J. Sherman, Platinum Credit Solutions
- Michael Sorensen, Friends Outside
- Frank Souza, San Joaquin Office of Education
- Sarom Teiv, Retired U.S. Army Veteran
About Leadership Stockton
Established as one of California’s longest-running adult community leadership programs, Leadership Stockton equips diverse individuals with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to assume influential leadership roles in the region. Over an 11-month journey, participants gain a deep understanding of the community’s history, justice system, education, economy, government, and human services.
About the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
Founded on February 21, 1901, the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has served as the voice of the local business community for more than 124 years. The Chamber’s mission is to aggressively develop and promote an economically vibrant business environment in Stockton and the surrounding region.
Learn more at www.stocktonchamber.org