About UsDan Bates

"Masters Leadership Program (MLP) graduates contribute significant levels of leadership, resources and time to non-profits across San Antonio and Bexar County. Addressing important social issues including hunger, homelessness, child and elder care, local charitable organizations benefit from the experience of MLP alumni who serve as directors, advisors and contributors. The Masters Leadership Program, now in its ninth year, is invaluable to the citizens of San Antonio who are all working together to share the promise and LIVE UNITED!"

J. Dan Bates
President , Southwest Research Institute
2012-2013 Chairman of the Board, United Way

Giving Back To The Community...

In an ever changing city - with every changing issues, opportunities and challenges - the Masters Leadership Program (MLP) of San Antonio and Bexar County stands out in its mission to educate, inform and introduce new leadership to local boards, advisory committees and task forces of nonprofit, civic and public agencies and organizations across the community. Already accomplished leaders in their chosen fields, MLP graduates now total over 325 of the city's brightest and best, who are working to improve San Antonio and Bexar County by consistently volunteering over 4,000 hours of leadership services each month. Currently providing program training for its eight class, MLP graduates hold 331 leadership positions assisting 190 nonprofits, public agencies and organizations.