California Leaders

About California Leaders

Led by Publisher & CEO Christopher Luna, California Leaders is a multi-platform initiative dedicated to celebrating and elevating leadership across our state. More than a magazine, it is a movement to tell the stories, honor the people, and create the connections that drive California forward. Our mission is simple: Real Stories. Real Leaders. Real Impact. Through our quarterly print and digital magazine, podcast series, leadership workshops, and annual California Leaders Summit, we spotlight executives, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers shaping California’s future. We go beyond titles and headlines to share the lessons, values, and journeys that define great leadership. At the heart of our work is the 2-Page Impact Story, a signature feature that highlights employees and leaders whose dedication and vision inspire those around them. These stories are lasting tributes that organizations and partners can proudly share to recognize the people driving their success. Guided by Editor-in-Chief Rick Gibson, California Leaders is committed to editorial integrity and storytelling excellence. With more than 26 years in higher education and two decades of executive leadership, Rick ensures every feature reflects authenticity, diversity, and impact. His vision shapes our storytelling and guarantees that each story is both inspiring and practical. Beyond publishing, California Leaders is about community and collaboration. Our Founders Club — an exclusive 24-member advisory board — helps guide the direction of our platforms and ensures we reflect the diversity and spirit of leadership across California. Whether through print, digital, live conversations, immersive workshops, or high-level summits, California Leaders is where leadership stories live — and where tomorrow’s leaders come to be inspired.