Priya Kumar Communications Manager

Priya joined Valley Vision in 2022 as the Communications Project Manager, supporting the Listos California Emergency Preparedness Campaign as well as Valley Vision’s communication efforts.  Professional Experience Priya started her nonprofit career at the Sacramento Children’s Museum in 2014 where she began her journey in learning nonprofit communications and marketing. Since then, she’s worked at […]

Navreet Hundal Project Associate

Navreet joined Valley Vision in July 2022 as a Project Associate supporting the Innovation and Infrastructure and Healthy Communities impact areas. 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 a broad academic focus, Navreet’s […]

Alana Ramsay Project Associate

Alana joined Valley Vision as a Project Associate in June of 2022. She primarily supports the Leadership & Civic Engagement Impact Area.  Professional Experience Prior to joining Valley Vision, Alana worked with CivicWell, a Sacramento-based nonprofit supporting sustainable policies and the leaders and communities that implement them. She began in January 2021 as an Administrative & […]

Kathy Saechou Project Associate

Kathy’s ethnicity is Mien-American, and her family’s history is deeply rooted in Northern Laos. She was born and raised here in Oak Park, Sacramento, and her family, background and community are the core reasons why she chose an educational and career path in planning. Community is a very important aspect in Kathy’s life and is […]

Yzabelle Dela Cruz Project Manager

Yzabelle joined Valley Vision in 2022 as a Project Manager, supporting the 21st Century Workforce Impact Area. She previously worked as a Project Associate from 2018-2020 supporting Public Opinion Polling, Broadband & Digital Equity, and 21st Century Workforce initiatives. Professional Experience Over the past five years, Yzabelle has worked in the nonprofit sector coordinating food […]

Angelina Olweny Project Associate

Angelina joined Valley Vision in 2021 as a Project Associate in the 21st Century Workforce Impact Area. She previously served as an AmeriCorps VISTA in the Sacramento Promise Zone, a Federal place-based initiative that seeks to address inequities in the most distressed areas in urban and rural areas across the nation. Professional Experience Angelina promoted […]

Michael Lynch Co-Founder & CEO Improve Your Tomorrow

“I envision working together to create a region in which all young people have the opportunity to a better life.”

Chelsea Minor Corporate Director of Public Affairs Raley's Supermarkets

“Sacramento strengthens its reputation for being the world’s breadbasket through technology and innovation. And as Sacramento grows, we continue to be a region of connected and dedicated individuals that together, propels our vibrant community!”

James Jordan Regional Administrator Federal Railroad Administration

“My vison for the Sacramento region that we lead the nation in providing affordable and sustainable housing for everyone as well as in the areas of diversity, equality and inclusion.”

John Costa Senior Manager of Government Relations & Local Public Affairs Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)

“John’s long history of engagement with government and nonprofit as well as his commitment to healthy and sustainable communities will help Valley Vision support clean and sustainable communities for our region.”

Clay Nutting Owner & Operator Canon Restaurant

“My vision is for Sacramento to be a community that supports independent businesses, local artists, and entrepreneurs through policy, intention, and resources.”

Jeff Dorso Senior Vice President & General Counsel Sacramento Kings

Jeff’s leadership in shaping development in Sacramento as well as his action-oriented mindset will help push Valley Vision towards effective and responsive action that supports the prosperity of our region.