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.
Kevin Smith Interim SVP/Area Manager Kaiser Permanente Roseville“It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.” – John Wooden
Erica Taylor Vice President, Communications and Community Relations Golden 1 Credit UnionErica Taylor is an active civic leader supporting a wide array of community improvement initiatives across the region, her Board role supports Valley Vision’s leadership to advance prosperity, equity, and sustainability.
Taylor Toledo Principal/Founder Toledo ConsultingTo me, livability is the shared success of the community. That’s why Valley Vision is so important: we convene diverse groups to create a shared definition of success we can move toward, together.
Louise Walker President & CEO First Northern Bank“If it weren’t for Valley Vision, our region would be going in different directions, and we wouldn’t be the best we could be.”
Kerry Wood CEO Sacramento Region Community Foundation“To me, livability in our region means that everyone has the opportunity to not only survive, but to thrive. A “livable” community is one where people can create fulfilling lives, feel safe and supported, earn a good living, be surrounded by beauty, arts, and culture, and have, at minimum, their basic needs met. Valley Vision makes the region more livable by addressing the tough issues that cause barriers to livability and creating solutions toward a healthier, more vibrant region.”