Gina Lujan Armstrong CEO aka The Hunter & Gatherer Hacker Lab

“Valley Vision is not afraid of being uncomfortable. To create change, we need to have uncomfortable conversations to find the truth and be equitable.”

Erica Taylor Vice President, Communications and Community Relations Golden 1 Credit Union

Erica 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.

Gary May Chancellor University of California, Davis

“I see the Sacramento region becoming a role model for the nation, where higher education can help lead the way in generating innovation and job creation in our industries and diverse communities.”

Brian King Chancellor Los Rios Community College District

Brian King serves as Valley Vision’s 2021 board chair and has been a consummate champion for educational attainment, skills development and workforce preparation across the Sacramento region.

Chet Hewitt President & CEO Sierra Health Foundation

Chet Hewitt has been a long-standing Valley Vision board member whose career focus on health disparities, health equity, and the healthy development and well-being of vulnerable youth has inspired much of Valley Vision’s work around regional health needs assessments and equity strategies.

Linda Beech Cutler Founder & CxO LBC Strategy, LLC & CxORE

As a long-term member of the Valley Vision Board, it has been exciting to see how the organization has assumed a leadership role by demonstrating the power of convening disparate interests across myriad issues to advance the livability and influence of our region.

Evan Schmidt CEO

Evan Schmidt joined Valley Vision in 2014 and became CEO on July 1, 2020. Evan has a long record of success developing community inspired solutions across Valley Vision’s many initiatives – including leading Valley Vision’s research, such as regional polling and future of work; supporting Valley Vision’s impact areas advancing prosperity, equity, and sustainability; and […]

Trish Kelly Senior Advisor

Trish joined Valley Vision in 2014 after several years as a consultant to the organization. She transitioned back into a consultant role in 2026. Trish supports Valley Vision’s food and ag economy and broadband and digital equity impact areas, as well as the regional economic strategy initiative We Prosper Together.   Professional Experience Trish’s vast […]

Adrian Rehn Director of Communications

Adrian joined Valley Vision in 2014 as an Intern, and has staffed projects across Valley Vision’s diverse impact areas, from broadband to food systems to air quality. Since 2025, he has led strategy and implementation of Valley Vision’s communications activities, including earned media, events, impact tracking, reports, and digital media platforms. Professional Experience Before joining […]

Alan Lange COO

I want the Sacramento region to be a place of proactive planning. Let’s address the upstream challenges so that we don’t spend the next several decades living with the consequences.

Randall Sater President StoneBridge Properties

“Valley Vision has provided significant leadership in the areas of food and agriculture, health and wellness, education and workforce development.”

Meghan Phillips CEO Honey

“Valley Vison’s strength comes from the thought leaders behind the organization: its leadership, board, staff, partners, clients and ambassadors.”