Board of Directors
Valley Vision's all-volunteer board of directors is composed of leaders from the Sacramento region's outstanding public, private and nonprofit entities, united in advancing community inspired solutions.

Naaz Alikhan Principal Williams + Paddon Architects + Planners![]()
“Valley Vision is working toward a better future for the region by serving as a convener and a gatherer of data.”

Stephanie R. M. Bray President & CEO United Way California Capital Region![]()
“Valley Vision’s greatest strength is its use of data to elevate and inform conversations about issues that affect our region.”

Tim Carroll Dean, Eberhardt School of Business University of the Pacific![]()
“I believe in the mission to make the capital region a great community, and I think Valley Vision can serve a unique role as a trusted thought partner and coalition builder to help create change.”

Edmundo Castañeda President Mercy General Hospital![]()

David Cheney CEO Sutter Medical Center Sacramento![]()
“Valley Vision is working toward a better future by using data and analysis to predict, plan for and execute strategies that strengthen the community.”

George Claire Design Thinker The Shop VSP Global![]()
“Valley Vision’s greatest strength is its ability to tackle wicked problems within the region by striking a wonderful balance between empathy and data science.”

Linda Cutler CEO Sacramento Region Community Foundation![]()

Jeffery Lloyd Davis Principal Arch Nexus![]()
“Valley Vision’s strength lies in its ability to bring the right groups to the table to solve specific issues in our community.”

Willy Duncan Superintendent/President Sierra College![]()
“Valley Vision has taken the lead in the community on many of the toughest problems that we face.”

Cate Dyer CEO StemExpress, LLC![]()
“Valley Vision is unique in its ability to bring government and communities together.”

Earnie Franklin Chief Operating Officer VSP Global![]()
“Valley Vision’s inspired leadership, inclusivity, and community-based collaborations will continue to have a meaningful impact on how residents and businesses in the Sacramento region thrive.”

Gayle Garbolino-Mojica Placer County Superintendent of Schools Placer County Office of Education![]()
“I appreciate Valley Vision’s commitment to resolving tough issues on multiple fronts, through the perspective of economics, sustainability and equity.”