Valley Vision


		We are an “action tank” – a vast network of people and organizations dedicated to securing the social, environmental and economic health of the Sacramento Region. We act as a bridge, providing collaborative planning, objective problem solving, and impartial research and information for sound decision-making.

Legacy Feast 2013 Celebrates Area Leaders and Great Food
Leaders from all over the Capital Region gathered in May to celebrate the things that make our region great: outstanding people, locally grown food, and remarkable public places. John DiStasio of SMUD was recognized as the Environmental Impact winner, Dale Carlsen of Sleep Train for Economic Impact, and Beth Hassett of WEAVE for Community Impact. Tionne Johnson, a college-bound senior from McClatchy High, won a special $2,000 scholarship in honor of Miles Treaster, a colorful business leader who served on Valley Vision's Board and had a sizable impact on many arts, environmental and social causes in the region. Check out the candid photos provided by Riverview Media Photography by clicking here.

New Los Rios Chancellor Joins Valley Vision Board
Dr. Brian King, the new Chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, recently joined the Valley Vision Board. Dr. King has served as Chancellor since this February. He previously served as President/Superintendent of Cabrillo College in Aptos, California, and as a faculty member and administrator in the Springfield, Missouri community college system. He has more than 20 years of community college teaching and administration experience.

New President of Mercy General Joins Valley Vision Board
Edmundo Castaneda, the new president of Mercy General Hospital, has joined the Valley Vision Board. Edmundo comes from Tenet Healthcare Corp.'s Sierra Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. As CEO of the 351-bed regional medical center, he led a hospital that specializes in open heart and thoracic surgical services. He also created a regional brain and spine institute and oversaw clinical integration slated to be completed by year-end. Edmundo took over the president's post last fall. Mercy General is part of the Dignity Health system.

Check out who is on Valley Vision's 30-member Board by clicking here.

CA Stewardship Network Valley Vision is serving as the hub for the California Stewardship Network, a statewide partnership of 11 regional nonprofits who are working jointly to improve the economic, social, and environmental prosperity of the State.	Next Economy Strategy To reverse the pattern of high unemployment in our region, Valley Vision is managing a broad public-private economic partnership led by business that aims to grow jobs and draw new investment.	Green Capital Alliance Uniting business, education, labor, utility and economic development organizations to strengthen our green technology sector and promoting regional sustainability. View our new website!

Cleaner Air Partnership An award-winning collaboration between the business, public health and environmental communities working to meet clean air standards to protect health and promote economic growth.	Sustainable Communities Valley Vision is partnering with the Council of Governments again to accelerate transit oriented development, improve regional planning, and engage citizens to shape a more livable future.	Regional Food Access Project Valley Vision is facilitating a broad regional coalition promoting policies that improve ag sustainability and healthy food access in our region. Click here to register for the next quarterly meeting!

2013 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Sponsored by the four nonprofit healthcare systems serving our region and working with many community partners, Valley Vision is leading the 2013 CHNA for the Sacramento Region.	Collab Lab As a trusted, independent non-profit serving the collaborative needs of the Sacramento Region for 17 years, Valley Vision is uniquely positioned to provide ION counsel, facilitation, research and education.	Broadband Regional Consortia Valley Vision is forming a public-private partnership to improve digital access and use to all corners of our region. Check out our new website!

The Hunger Project Valley Vision joined with the Community Link and the Sacramento Hunger Coalition to develop a plan with priority action items to alleviate hunger in Sacramento County. The work was supported by a one-year Hunger-Free Communities Grant from the USDA with additional support from Sierra Health Foundation.

Valley Vision is serving as the hub for the California Stewardship Network, a statewide partnership of 11 regional nonprofits who are working jointly to improve the economic, social, and environmental prosperity of the State.

To reverse the pattern of high unemployment in our region, Valley Vision is managing a broad public-private economic partnership led by business that aims to grow jobs and draw new investment.