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White Elephant Party Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Calling all LB Alumni and friends!

Reconnect with Leadership Burbank while having some fun along the way. The Leadership Burbank Board of Directors invites you to join us for some laughs, surprises, and maybe some friendly competition when you bring a wrapped gift to exchange at Leadership Burbank’s annual White Elephant Party!

This is a casual night out full of hosted drinks and treats with our Leadership Burbank family to gather in community.

When: Wednesday, January 28th

Where: Equity Union Real Estate at 4404 Riverside Drive #D, Burbank – Parking is on the street or at the lot next door.

Time: 6pm to 8pm

Cost: Free or $20 suggested donation at the door or Donate Online

What is happening: One of LB’s legacy events is our annual “White Elephant Gift Exchange Party.” Got that present that is not to your taste? Wrap it up and bring it with you to the White Elephant Party. It might be just the thing someone else wants! Join LB for a night of fun, while you as you network with LB alumni, donors and friends. The gift exchange is not mandatory, but it’s ALOT of fun! Bonus: you can meet the next class of Leadership Burbank: LB26!

Kindly RSVP to Director@LeadershipBurbank.org by January 27th so that we can have enough hosted drinks and nibbles!

See you soon!!

Scenes from last year’s White Elephant Party:

LB25 at the White Elephant Party in 2025!
Alumni Sam Ashegian from LB05 got a great gift!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconnect with Leadership Burbank!

Rejoin us in our mission to help build a better Burbank and relive all of the fun and memories of when we gather together with shared values and a common purpose! We are looking at you ALUMNI! Who is the #bestclassever? LOL!

 

 

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LB Celebrates… the 30th!

Listen up, you hep cats and classy dames!

Leadership Burbank is celebratin’ a whopping thirty years of makin’ things hum in this neck of the woods, and we’re throwin’ a bash that’ll be the cat’s meow! Thank you to all of our sponsors, guests, alumni, and leaders from all over Burbank!

 

Leadership Burbank marked its 30th anniversary with “Sneakin’ & Sippin’ at the Speakeasy” — a glamorous, prohibition-inspired fundraiser on Saturday, November 15 at 6:00 PM. We transformed a Burbank favorite, Romancing The Bean in Burbank’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, to be our swanky speakeasy.

 

All night long, guests enjoyed an immersive experience, complete with thematic décor, silent auction, entertainment, drinks on the house and delicious dinner bites. Plus a few clandestine surprises — including a secret, walkable second stop for those “in the know.” A period-style password was shared with confirmed guests ahead of the event.

 

You can still donate to celebrate Leadership Burbank’s 30th anniversary! 

 

Thank you to our Sponsors:

*sponsors as of November 13, 2025

Enjoy this amazing reel from @ashleyinburbank and our Photo Gallery with all of our guests!

@ashleyinburbank reel LB Celebrates… 30 years!

 

Event Highlights
  • Immersive 1930s-themed experience at our speakeasy located in the Romancing The Bean restaurant
  • Live cigar roller offering hand-rolled cigars throughout the evening
  • Silent auction featuring premium items, including a custom-curated bar cart
  • Live entertainment, hosted beverages, and prohibition-inspired cocktails
  • A whispered, walkable second location surprise for insiders
  • Recognition of 30 years of alumni, partners, and community impact

Individual tickets are $150 each and include hosted hooch, bathtub gin, prohibition-approved beverages, as well as dinner bites and desserts courtesy of our speakeasy at Romancing The Bean.

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See all the perks you can get as a Sponsor! Download the form here


Want to order your ticket online? Quietly, you can do that by clicking here. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Join Us: Recruitment Reception for Leadership Burbank’s Class of 2025-2026

 

Join Us!

The Leadership Burbank’s Board of Directors invites interested candidates to join us for our next recruitment reception on Wednesday, July23rd for the class of 2025-2026. All of our alumni and donors are also invited to attend and encouraged to bring someone who you think might be interested in the program. There is no cost to join us, however we do ask that you RSVP! You can always make a donation to support Leadership Burbank’s mission.

Enjoy hosted food and a drink on us! Come learn about Burbank’s premiere leadership program, ask questions, and mix and mingle with our Board and Alumni from 5:30 pm to 7pm at the conference room and outdoor reception area of the Burbank Chamber of Commerce

Here are just a few testimonials from our recent graduates: 

“Leadership Burbank provided invaluable insight into our vibrant community and helped strengthen the leadership skills of everyone involved. It is an honor and a pleasure to learn alongside such dedicated and inspiring individuals committed to building a better future for Burbank.” – Amy Taylor

“Leadership Burbank provided me with a unique opportunity to connect with passionate, like-minded community leaders. The friendships I forged during this journey are lifelong, and the experience has profoundly deepened my commitment to making a lasting impact in our city and beyond.” – Lizzy Paulson

“Leadership Burbank inspired me to grow as a leader by connecting me with passionate individuals who care deeply about our community. Its mission—to identify, educate, and motivate emerging leaders—truly came to life as we worked together to create real solutions that help make Burbank stronger, more sustainable, and vibrant for everyone.” – Douglas Sanchez

With questions, contact us at chair@leadershipbubank.org or explore our programs and impact on our website.

 

Are You Interested in Applying?

The application is open! Submit your application by Friday, July 25th! Click this link to start your application today!

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Leadership Burbank Recruitment Reception on June 25th

 

Join Us!

The Leadership Burbank’s Board of Directors invites interested candidates to join us for our next recruitment reception on Wednesday, June 25th for the class of 2025-2026. All of our alumni and donors are also invited to attend and encouraged to bring someone who you think might be interested in the program. There is no cost to join us, however we do ask that you RSVP! You can always make a donation to support Leadership Burbank’s mission.

Enjoy hosted food and a drink on us! Come learn about Burbank’s premiere leadership program, ask questions, and mix and mingle with our Board and Alumni from 5:30 pm to 7pm at the conference room and outdoor reception area of the Burbank Chamber of Commerce

Here are just a few testimonials from our recent graduates: 

“The Leadership Burbank journey has enriched my life in many ways. It’s helped me grow as a person – both in terms of knowledge & leadership skills.  It has been very meaningful collaborating with my classmates & class mentors to make positive contributions to the community.  And, it’s been a lot of fun!” – Farrah Assadi

“Leadership Burbank opened my eyes to the true essence of the city. After working here for over 30 years, I never realized how special Burbank is. This program revealed the dedication and passion behind its success. I feel extremely fortunate to have been a part of this wonderful team of leaders.”  – Harriet Goldfisher, MSN, RN, OCN®, Nurse Manager 6NE

“Leadership Burbank started off as an opportunity to learn about the Burbank community and leadership strategies with diverse groups of people. We were a very diverse group, but we quickly bonded and became like family. Each member brought their talents to clearly make 2025 the best class ever.” – Chris Walters

With questions, contact us at chair@leadershipbubank.org or explore our programs and impact on our website.

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LB25 Ribbon Cutting and Graduation Ceremony

Leadership Burbank and the Class of 2025 cordially invite you to celebrate the completion of their leadership journey and class project, “Play Without Limits.”

Join LB and LB25 at the Graduation Ceremony of the Class of 2024-2025 and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony where LB25 will unveil a variety of adaptive sports equipment, including fencing and hiking wheelchairs, that will be donated to the City’s new Adaptive Sports Program.

These inspiring events mark the culmination of Leadership Burbank’s nine month leadership program and the class project, “Play Without Limits,” which raised funds and awareness to provide a fleet of adaptive sports equipment to help ensure that residents of all abilities can participate in recreational and competitive activities.

Leadership Burbank invites our alumni, community members, city leaders, and program partners to attend the Graduation Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of the program and class members.

RSVPs are encouraged at this link

  • At the Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday, May 14th at 5:30pm, the Board of Directors will officially graduate each member of the class in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium, and host a reception in the Atrium at Woodbury University. Leadership Burbank Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome Andrew Skinner, Founder and CEO of Triumph Foundation as the keynote speaker.

  • At the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, the class members will host this meaningful event beginning at 10am, which will feature brief remarks, an official “cut the ribbon,” and demonstrate the new equipment at the Gym at the McCambridge Recreation Center.