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.

Danielle Susa Project Associate

Danielle joined Valley Vision in 2021 as a Project Associate, supporting the 21st Century Workforce Impact Area. Professional Experience: Danielle was born and raised in Harlingen, Texas. Prior to joining Valley Vision, Danielle served as an AmeriCorps Member with City Year Sacramento for two years, providing daily support to students in the Sacramento City Unified […]

Brittnii Johnson Executive Associate

Brittnii joined Valley Vision in June of 2021 as an Executive Associate supporting the CEO, Evan Schmidt and office staff administratively.  Professional Experience Brittnii comes with a diverse set of skills and experience.  Her first career was in early childhood education working with children in a preschool setting. She has also assisted prospective college students […]

Natalie Garcia Project Associate

Natalie joined Valley Vision in April 2021. She is a Project Associate supporting the Innovation & Infrastructure and 21st Century Workforce Impact Areas. Prior to joining Valley Vision, she worked with the San Joaquin Community Data Co-Op working on a variety of data research reports. Assisting with Assembly Bill 109 Recidivism Studies from 2015 to 2020 […]

Caitlin Blockus Project Manager

Caitlin joined Valley Vision in 2021 as Project Associate, supporting the 21st Century Workforce Impact Area, and now works as a Project Manager overseeing Workforce programs Professional Experience During her undergraduate career, Caitlin served as an intern in UC Riverside’s Office of Sustainability, working alongside the university to track and improve the usage of green […]

Christine Ault Consultant

Christine has been a contributor to Valley Vision since 2012. She was the chief manager of Sacramento’s breakthrough Next Economy strategy—the 6-county public-private prosperity agenda designed to shift the region’s economic trajectory out of the 2008 recession. Christine later served as Valley Vision’s strategic communications advisor between 2015-2018, and continues to support us today on special projects. […]