• San Rafael Leadership Institute

  • SRLI is Marin’s premier leadership program for professionals who seek to hone their capacity to lead, to develop a leadership vision, to explore current issues and to better understand the decision-making systems in Marin. At the heart of the program is the opportunity to experience a group of dynamic, diverse professionals from many industries and disciplines. 

    It is opportunity to develop leadership and team-building skills while learning about current issues that impact Marin County. The program brings together many of Marin’s policy makers and offers participants the chance to build relationships with key stakeholders in the county.

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  • SRLI 2022 Class Project

  • Bike the Boulevard

    Class of 2022 facilitated Bike the Boulevard, a two mile ride along the path from Larkspur Landing to Second St & Francisco Blvd-W. Along the path various community organizations offered prizes & info booths. The goal of this event was to promote bike safety and connect the community through sustainable transportation. Bikers, Skateboarders, Roller-skaters and Scooters of came together to support.

  • SRLI 2017 Class Project

  • Fixit Station

    Transportation Authority Marin awarded a $5,000 grant to the Class of 2017 to implement an emergency bicycle repair Fixit Station at Pickleweed Park in East San Rafael. The Fixit Station project aims to address traffic congestion and sustainability.

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  • SRLI 2021 Class Project

  • Add a Meal

    To aid in the pandemic economic recovery effort and help ease food insecurity in Marin , Class of 2021 partnered with Extra Food for a program called Add A Meal, Help Our Community Heal.  Extra Food coordinated and delivered prepared meals to communities of need. The program allowed patrons of participating restaurants to add extra meals to their check when purchasing their own meal. 

  • SRLI 2016 Class Project

  • Cleaning Up Myths About Homelessness

    Class of 2016 organized “Cleaning Up Myths About Homelessness”. The event integrated 20 unhoused individuals with community leaders and volunteers to expose homelessness myths by working alongside members of the Downtown Streets Team. The cleanup day debunked commonly held myths about homelessness. This clean-up project provided the opportunity for the business community to connect with homeless job seekers in hopes of creating meaningful employment experiences - all while cleaning up the streets of East San Rafael.

  • SRLI 2024 Class Project

  • Every great business starts with a single step—and the San Rafael Leadership Institute is proud to make that step clearer and more accessible for local entrepreneurs. As part of our commitment to fostering a thriving, inclusive economy, our 2025 cohort created the Small Business Resource Guide: a practical, easy-to-follow roadmap for launching and sustaining a business in Marin County.

    Designed with first-time business owners in mind, the guide breaks the startup journey into seven manageable steps, covering everything from business planning and financing to marketing, legal registration, and operations. It’s packed with vetted resources, local contacts, and smart tools—so you can move forward with confidence and support.

    Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this guide connects you to the organizations, tools, and knowledge that make success possible.

  • SRLI 2023 Class Project

  • SRLI Class of 2023 launched the "Call Marin Home" educational campaign to address the urgent need for workforce housing in Marin County, where high costs are pushing out essential workers like teachers, healthcare staff, and public safety officers. This shortage has led to staffing challenges and threatens the local economy and quality of life. The campaign included production of an educational video, a brochure detailing the benefits of workforce housing, and a kick-off event to engage local leaders and residents. Call Marin Home aims to inspire community action and foster collaboration to create affordable housing solutions for those who serve the Marin community.

  • SRLI 2019 Class Project

  • emPower Utility Box Art

    The “emPower Utility Art Box” project was developed by the Class of 2019. Painters added their artistic touch to utility boxes throughout downtown San Rafael as part of a beautification project aimed at bringing art to unexpected places. The city of San Rafael teamed up with Art Works Downtown to seek out contract artists for the artwork.