East Bay Leadership Series | Stacey Abrams

Join us on January 29th as the East Bay Leadership Council kicks off the 2026 East Bay Leadership Series, marking 40 years of bringing the region’s most influential voices together to learn, lead, and shape the future of the East Bay. 

We are proud to mark this milestone with Stacey Abrams as our headlining speaker.

Nationally recognized for her work at the intersection of democracy, economic opportunity, and civic leadership, Abrams has driven change as a legislator, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. As Georgia’s Minority Leader, she led bipartisan efforts to protect the HOPE Scholarship, block hidden tax increases, and address critical challenges in transportation and public finance. She made history as the first Black woman to serve as a major-party nominee for governor in the United States.

Celebrated globally for her vision and impact, Abrams has been named one of Fortune’s World’s 50 Greatest Leaders, featured on TIME100’s Most Influential People list, received multiple NAACP Image Awards, earned an Emmy nomination, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for her work to protect democracy.

Now, she brings that experience and leadership to the East Bay for an evening that will unite top employers, civic leaders, and changemakers in celebration and dialogue.

Join us on January 29th to be be part of the special evening.