Staff
Valley Vision’s staff is made up of a passionate team of researchers, project managers, strategists and facilitators who are driven to improve lives.
Diangelo Andrews Project AssociateImpact Area In 2023, Diangelo joined Valley Vision as a Project Associate in the 21st Century Workforce impact area. Professional Experience Diangelo possesses years of experience in civic engagement and leadership. He is known for his open-minded thinking, strong work ethic, and positive attitude. Diangelo has a proven track record of goal setting and exceeding […]
Caitlin Blockus Project ManagerCaitlin joined Valley Vision as a Project Associate in 2021, and has supported both the 21st Century Workforce and Broadband & Digital Equity Impact Areas. Caitlin currently serves as a Project Manager over 21st Century Workforce. Professional Experience During her undergraduate career, Caitlin worked within the University of California Riverside’s Office of Sustainability, working with […]
Angela Caruzo Senior Project ManagerImpact Area Angela joined Valley Vision in 2023 as the Project Leader focused on the Listos California Emergency Preparedness campaign. Professional Experience Over the years, Angela has honed in on her strength for managing projects from start to finish in the private sector while working for companies focusing on industrial materials, advertising, and sales, as […]
Tiffany Fraser Senior ConsultantTiffany is a Senior Consultant to Valley Vision, joining the team in 2024. Professional Experience: California State University Sacramento graduate and Sac State Women’s Soccer Alum, Tiffany Fraser, currently works as a Senior Consultant to local and national organizations, in the areas of change management, marketing and brand management, event production, operations, and organizational development.She […]
Jasmine Graham Administrative Coordinator“Without commitment, you’ll never start, but more importantly, without consistency, you’ll never finish.” – Denzel Washington
Navreet Hundal Project CoordinatorNavreet joined Valley Vision in July 2022 as a Project Associate supporting the Innovation and Infrastructure impact area. In 2024, she was promoted to Project Coordinator. Raised in California’s Central Valley, Navreet’s firsthand experiences taught her the importance of centering community voices in regional decision making, in order to create equitable change. Professional Experience With […]
Gretchen James Project ManagerGretchen serves Valley Vision as a Project Manager in the Leadership & Civic Engagement impact area. Gretchen primarily supports We Prosper Together and the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative. Professional Experience Having originally grown up in Arlington, Virginia, Gretchen first moved to California in 2018 to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies at […]
Renee John Managing DirectorRenee joined Valley Vision in March of 2020 to support efforts in the 21st Century Workforce Impact Area. Prior to Valley Vision, Renee led workforce development projects for ten years as a director with a community based nonprofit. Her work has included Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act projects, administering community block grants, youth employment, refugee […]
Grace Kaufman Senior Project ManagerGrace joined Valley Vision in 2020. She works in the Food and Agriculture and Clean AIr and Climate impact areas by managing the Yolo Food Hub project, the Coordinated Rural Opportunities Plan (CROP), the USDA Southwest Regional Food Business Center, and the Zero Emission Hydrogen Locomotive Project. At Valley Vision, Grace has supported the 2021 […]
Trish Kelly Managing DirectorTrish joined Valley Vision in 2014 as managing director after several years as a consultant to the organization. She oversees Valley Vision’s food and ag economy, 21st century workforce, and broadband strategies. Professional Experience Trish’s vast regional and statewide networks greatly contribute to the growth and vitality of the region. An effective grant writer, Trish helped […]
Liz Kilkenny Project CoordinatorImpact Area Liz Kilkenny is a Project Coordinator at Valley Vision, a non-profit organization based in Sacramento, California. Professional Experience Although she is relatively new to the non-profit industry, Liz brings a wealth of experience from her previous work in personal relationship banking, where she focused on supporting small businesses. With a passion for community […]