Leadership Hermosa Beach was founded in 2003 by former Mayor Art Yoon as a community-based organization that conducts an annual leadership training program to residents in and around Hermosa Beach, California. The purpose of the program has been to foster a life-long love for our city by educating existing and potential leaders within the City of Hermosa Beach. Since its inception, Leadership Hermosa Beach has better prepared local citizens to become more informed and prepared to seek out and accept leadership roles in the community. For example, graduates of the Leadership Hermosa Beach program have become members of City Council, City Commissions, and the local School Board, as well as nearly every service organization in town.
At Leadership Hermosa Beach, we believe that food has the power to bring people together, to bridge divides, and to create lasting memories. Through Top Dish and our cookbook, we strive to celebrate not only the flavors of Hermosa Beach but also the sense of belonging and connection that comes from sharing a meal with others.