CORO northern california (CORO) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization focused on redefining leadership CORO's mission is to equip people with skills, knowledge, and networks to collaborate and accelerate positive change wherever they are founded in SAN francisco in 1942, CORO has a 76-year track record of cultivating emerging leaders through experiential leadership programs for youth, recent college graduates, and professionals CORO helps emerging leaders find their voices, paths, and passions-and ignite change in their communities CORO offers an innovative, hands-on approach to develop leadership skills through intensive experiential learning and internship placements, group interaction, and collaborative communication our programs are comprehensive and transformative, giving participants lifelong skills and confidence we are dedicated to serving diverse communities and we empower participants to develop and apply their skills.