CORO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC

Coro’s mission is to strengthen the democratic process by preparing individuals for effective and ethical leadership. At Coro, we believe that meaningful impact comes from collaboration: people in business and communities, schools and unions, government and non-profits, working together to find creative solutions and strengthening our democracy. We equip people with skills, knowledge, and networks to collaborate and drive innovative solutions wherever they are. Coro graduates gain a deeper understanding of how the world works, the leadership skills to improve it, and a network of engaged and influential peers to help them reach their goals.

Coro was founded in San Francisco in 1942 by W. Donald Fletcher, an attorney, and Van Duyn Dodge, an investment counselor, to train young veterans in the leadership skills necessary to assure that our democratic system of government could more effectively meet the needs of its citizens.

Since 1947, when the first program was delivered, Coro has grown to include Centers in four cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles (1957), St. Louis (1973), New York (1980), and Pittsburgh (1999).

Over 1,000 participants a year go through Coro programs nationwide. There are over 10,000 program alumni currently serving as leaders in local, regional and national/global businesses, non-profit organizations, labor unions, governmental agencies and elected public office.