Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program (ABLDP)
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.
2027 ABLDP Co-Chair Elect Applications Are Now Open
What does the next generation of leadership in San Antonio need, and are you ready to help shape it?
The Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) is built on a legacy of developing leaders who think critically, lead with purpose, and make a meaningful impact across our community. As the program looks toward its next chapter, we are seeking a leader ready to help shape what comes next.
The 2027 ABLDP Co-Chair Elect will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the program, strengthen the participant and alumni experience, and contribute new ideas and perspectives to how ABLDP continues developing the next generation of leaders.
This role is for someone prepared to move beyond participation and into greater leadership—someone who understands the value of ABLDP, brings a thoughtful perspective to its future, and is ready to contribute to the standard of leadership the program represents.
If you have the vision, perspective, and commitment to help move ABLDP forward, we invite you to apply.
Apply to help lead the next chapter of ABLDP.
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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.
ABLDP Application
2026 Class Applications Have Closed
TUITION:
- $1500 Member Tuition*
- $50 Application Fee
* 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 Questions (200 words max):
- What is the deeper purpose that fuels your leadership and commitment to serving others?
- What perspectives or experiences do you bring that will enrich the collective experience of this cohort?
- In the next 1–5 years, how do you hope this program will influence your leadership journey and the impact you make?
- Letter of Recommendation
- 1-3 References
- Resume
- Headshot Profile Photo
- Employer Commitment Form (click here to download)
2026 Schedule
- Welcome Reception – Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Class 1 – Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Class 2 – Friday, July 10, 2026
- Class 3 – Friday, August 14, 2026
- Class 4 – Friday, September 11, 2026
- Class 5 – Friday, October 9, 2026
- Class 6 – Friday, November 13, 2026
- Graduation – Friday, December 11, 2026