About SDLA is a local nonprofit building a network of progressives with the skills and relationships to improve San Diego. http://sdleadership.org/ Mission The mission of the San Diego Leadership Alliance (SDLA) is to develop the next generation of progressive leaders by providing the skills, relationships and opportunities to build a sustainable progressive infrastructure in the San Diego region. General Information SDLA exists to build out a network of progressives with the skills and relationships to provide a counterpoint to the status quo. SDLA is not just about developing candidates to run for public office. Political change includes elected officials, but it also requires supporters from the business, nonprofits, and other sectors. SDLA's benchmark program is our leadership institute. It is intended to bring together a diverse group of progressive individuals and provide them the tools needed to become progressive leaders in San Diego. For more information on the institute please visit http://www.sdleadership.org/.