ThienVinh Nguyen Director of Clean Air & Climate Impact Area

ThienVinh (pronounced tin-vin) joined Valley Vision in 2026, as Director of the Clean Air & Climate impact area. ThienVinh is inspired to advance Valley Vision’s mission to improve the quality of life for all in the region by finding collective solutions to equity, economic, and environmental challenges. Growing up as an immigrant in South Sacramento […]

Kelly Brenk Senior Director of Community Health Sutter Health

Chloe Pan Project Manager

Chloe joined Valley Vision in 2025 as a Project Manager supporting the organization’s Leadership and Civic Engagement impact area. She manages Valley Vision’s regional public opinion polling work, supports internal impact measurement, and collaborates with partners on implementing regional economic development strategies.   Professional Experience Prior to joining Valley Vision, Chloe spent six years working with […]

Sam Bayless Senior Project Manager

Sam joined Valley Vision in Spring 2025 as a Senior Project Manager after nearly a decade in government affairs, focused on transportation and transportation fuels. He serves as the in-house Sector Investment Coordinator for the We Prosper Together initiative under California Jobs First. Professional Experience Prior to joining Valley Vision, Sam served as State and […]

Gretchen James Project Manager

Gretchen 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 […]

Angela Caruzo Senior Project Manager

Impact 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 […]

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.”

Dr. Dawnté Early President & CEO United Way California Capital Region

“Livability means creating communities where people can lead fulfilling lives, with access to essential services, a sense of safety, a clean environment, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, regardless of their background or circumstances. It involves ensuring inclusivity and equal access to services like housing, education, healthcare, transportation, and more. By fostering a culture of collaboration and collective impact, Valley Vision helps to create a region that is not only livable in the present, but also prepared for the future.”

Taylor Toledo Principal/Founder Toledo Consulting

To 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.

Liz Kilkenny Project Coordinator

Impact 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 […]

Diangelo Andrews Project Coordinator

Impact Area Diangelo joined Valley Vision in 2023 as a contributor to 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 those […]

Michelle Skinner Chief Growth Officer VSP

“When we focus on livability in our communities, we’re helping provide equal access to the products, services, and safe settings everyone needs to thrive. I’m passionate about Valley Vision’s mission of bringing together the resources and expertise needed to help those in our region reach their highest potential every day.”