Keynote Speakers

Tim Sanders

Tim Sanders, a former Yahoo! Executive, is a corporate consultant and bestselling author of Love is the Killer App, The Likeability Factor, and Saving the World at Work. Tim Sanders speaks for strong business relationships.

Libby Gill

An entertainment industry veteran, Libby is now an internationally respected executive coach, brand strategist and bestselling author. Her proven "Clarify, Simplify & Execute" process inspires individuals and organizations.

Don McMillan

Business leaders must demonstrate an unprecedented level of passion, determination, foresight, dedication and fearlessness. Don will share with you how to ramp up your leadership style and make effective changes.

Steve Owens

Join us for an optional luncheon where Steve Owens, with the U.S. Census Bureau, will discuss the significance of special district governments in the local economy.

Robert Strong

Recently voted "San Francisco's Funniest Prop Comedian" and the "Bay Area's Best Performer," Robert has appeared on CBS This Morning, performed for the U.S. Congress, and taken his act to more than 30 different countries.

Ralph Heim

Long-time CSDA Legislative Advocate Ralph Heim joins us once again this year to give us up-to-date information on what is happening at the State Capitol, the state budget situation and what it all means for special districts.

Pete Peterson

Pete Peterson is Executive Director of the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civil Leadership and will speak at the Closing Brunch on "Public Engagement: The Vital Leadership Skill."

I thought the CSDA conference was a great blend of sessions developed to assist our industries and their needs as well as great keynote speakers who were particularly motivating and inspiring to help us breathe new life into our own positions and to help our office staff do the same. – Sheryl Landrum, Financial Coordinator/Human Resources Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego