Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program (ABLDP)

The ABLDP is a seven-month program that will provide you with the skills to succeed in today’s working environment. The program provides networking and learning opportunities with existing and emerging civic and corporate leaders in the San Antonio area, as well as promoting leadership on boards and commissions.


The program is named after retired City Manager Alexander Briseño and is grounded in his leadership philosophy “Gerencia Con Corazon,” practice management with compassion/heart, as well as his leadership principles: Judgement, Compassion, Courage, Integrity, Creativity, Passion, Vision, Competency, Diligence, and Accessibility.

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ABLDP News & Events

SAHCC Announces Members of ABLDP 2023 Class

24 Apr, 2023
Join us in congratulating the members of the Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program 2023 Class.

SAHCC Announces Members of 2023 ABLDP Steering Committee

02 Feb, 2023
Join us in congratulating our 2023 ABLDP Steering Committee members who will help lead this year's program!

SAHCC Announces 2023 ABLDP Co-Chair Elects

06 Jan, 2023
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2023 Co-Chair Elect selections for the Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program!
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The ABLDP Mission:

To enrich leadership and professional development through strategic planning, change management, teamwork, sustainability, and civic engagement.

Participants engage in an experience that builds and enhances personal and professional leadership skills. The program curriculum provides participants with the aptitude to meet the intellectual and often emotional demands of leadership.


The Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program is a personal and professional leadership development program focused on outcomes that include strategic planning, building great teams, and leading and managing change.

2024 Program Leadership

2024 Co-Chairs

  • James Chandler, President of Interactive Media at  the IMG studio
  • Yvette Robinson, Robinson General Contractors

2024 Co-Chair Elects

  • Reba Sims, First-Year Seminar Instructor at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
  • Ricardo Ramirez, Senior Sales Executive at San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk

2024 Steering Committee

  • Emily Bobadilla, Career Advisor with Alamo Colleges
  • Pamela Canales, Director of Business Development at Pape Dawson Engineers
  • Jennifer Cook, Director of Strategy and Impact for the San Antonio Area Foundation
  • Francesca Garcia, Higher Education Professional at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
  • Jessica Garza Padilla, President/CEO at UIB Global Strategies
  • Victoria Gonzalez, Senior Trainer with Nationwide Insurance
  • Franki Jenkins, Senior Human Resources Consultant at Nationwide
  • Rosalee Johnson, Senior Business Analyst for Technology Federal Credit Union
  • Miranda Perez, Educator
  • Josue Morales, Director of Food Safety and Quality - Twang Partners
  • Rogelio Narvaez, Clinical outreach coordinator with the City of San Antonio's Homeless Division
  • Chastity Aguilar, Licensing Manager with Nationwide Insurance
  • Maria Plascencia, Claims Manager at Nationwide
  • Donovon Rodriquez, Senior Advisor for The Office of State Representative Ray Lopez
  • Juan Sanchez, President/CEO - JMS CPA, PLLC
  • Jonathan Melchor, Personal Financial representative at Allstate Financial Services, LLC
  • Lynn Perez, Customs & Trade Compliance Analyst at Toyota North America
  • Priscilla Ramirez, Employee Success Manager at Generations Federal Credit Union

ABLDP Application

2024 Applications have closed.

TUITION:
$1000 Member Tuition*

* If you or the organization you are a part of is not an SAHCC Member, you have the option to become one at time of your acceptance. You must become a Bronze Member or higher.

Application Documents:

Please have the following prepared to submit:

  • Essay Question: What value will you bring to the ABLDP program and how will participation in the 2024 class support your personal vision for a better San Antonio?
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • 1-3 References
  • Resume
  • Headshot Profile Photo
  • Employer Commitment Form (click here to download)

2024 ABLDP Schedule

5/10/24  - ABLDP Welcome Reception

6/14/24  - ABLDP Class Day 1

7/12/24  - ABLDP Class Day 2

8/9/24  - ABLDP Class Day 3

9/13/24 - ABLDP Class Day 4

10/11/24 - ABLDP Class Day 5

11/15/24 - ABLDP Class Day 6

12/13/24 - ABLDP Graduation

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