Mark Orcutt selected to lead East Bay Leadership Council and Contra Costa Economic Partnership

An extensive search led to elevating a longtime staffer and strategic communications professional to the top position.

AnnouncementEast Bay Leadership CouncilFebruary 17, 2023Press Release, Mark Orcutt, Contra Costa Economic Partnership, Leo Scott, Alex Mehran Sr., Workforce Development, Housing, California Forward, Build the Bench, Engage East Bay, San Francisco State UniversityComment

Statement on Club Q Attack: Gun Violence is a Public Health Epidemic

The grief of this moment is profound and the work ahead is challenging, but the East Bay Leadership Council stands ready to advocate for policies that will ensure a safe and prosperous region.

AnnouncementEast Bay Leadership CouncilNovember 21, 2022Club Q, Colorado Springs, Gun Violence

Mark Orcutt to lead transition as search for next President & CEO begins

With Kristin Connelly set to depart the East Bay Leadership Council at the end of the year to serve as Contra Costa County’s Clerk-Recorder-Registrar, a transition plan is in place and the search for her successor has begun.

AnnouncementEast Bay Leadership CouncilNovember 17, 2022Kristin Connelly, Mark Orcutt, Leo ScottComment

Love Never Fails to Receive the Social Impact Award at the 12th Annual East Bay Philanthropy Awards

We highlight Love Never Fails as the Social Impact Award honoree at the upcoming East Bay Philanthropy Awards. Learn more about their work to prevent human trafficking, child slavery, and exploitation of the vulnerable.

AnnouncementMeg SternNovember 1, 2022Philanthropy, Love Never Fails, Human Trafficking, Search and Rescue, Safe Housing, Education, Workforce DevelopmentComment

East County Regional Group to Receive the Changemaker Award at the 12th Annual East Bay Philanthropy Awards

We highlight East County Regional Group as the Changemaker Award honoree at the upcoming East Bay Philanthropy Awards. Learn more about how they are fostering healthy and equitable communities for children and families in East Contra Costa.

AnnouncementMeg SternNovember 1, 2022Philanthropy, East County Regional Group, First 5 Contra Costa, Volunteers, Representation, Racial Justice, Housing Security, Park Equity, Antioch Change, Get Out the Vote, Families, ChildrenComment

East Bay Center for the Performing Arts to Receive the Community Resilience Award at the 12th Annual East Bay Philanthropy Awards

We highlight East Bay Center for the Performing Arts as the Community Resilience Award honoree at the upcoming East Bay Philanthropy Awards. Learn more about their mission of healing through artistic expression and belonging.

AnnouncementMeg SternOctober 31, 2022Philanthropy, East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, Music, Arts Training, Youth Development, West Contra Costa Unified School District, MentoringComment

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