ABOUT THE CENTER
WHO WE SERVE
We proudly serve leaders from all backgrounds and at every stage of their careers. Whether you are a student preparing to enter the workforce, a professional seeking to strengthen your leadership skills, or a manager looking to lead with greater clarity and confidence, our courses are designed with you in mind.
The principles taught throughout our programs are practical, adaptable, and relevant across a wide range of roles and industries, empowering participants to apply what they learn in any organizational or community setting.
Our programs are for everyone.
OUR FOCUS
Our conversations with business leaders about future workplace needs made one thing especially clear: the workplace of tomorrow will continue to rely on deeply human qualities, including:
Clear communication—in person, in writing, and across generations and platforms
Critical thinking and problem-solving to navigate complex challenges
Adaptability and lifelong learning in a rapidly changing environment
Leadership grounded in integrity, inspiration, and the development of others
Connection—real conversations, mentorship, and genuine relationships
MEET OUR TEAM
Jenna Wood
Mike Haskins
Interim Director & Course Instructor
Mike invests himself in the success and growth of others in faith, corporate and educational contexts. At the Center, he provides operational leadership and also instructs in organizational health and effective leadership practices across a spectrum of contexts.
Through experiential learning and facilitation, Mike has bridged cultural, ethnic, and economic gaps in inner-city San Diego and in communities across the United States, sending more than 10,000 participants home with actionable skills to engage their own communities.
He also trained technical advisors for Apple. He is a certified facilitator of Patrick Lencioni’s Six Types of Working Genius and Situational Leadership II through Ken Blanchard & Associates.
Angela Davis
Marketing Director & Course Instructor
Angela brings more than 20 years of marketing experience to the Center, as both the marketing director and instructor of various marketing & communications courses.
She started a local, full-service marketing agency - A-Z Creative - 11 years ago to help businesses and organizations of all sizes develop purposeful and effective marketing.
She is also an adjunct professor in the Ohio Christian University School of Business and Innovation, where she teaches marketing courses.