Board of Directors
Valley Vision's all-volunteer board of directors is composed of leaders from the Sacramento region's outstanding public, private and nonprofit entities, united in advancing community inspired solutions.
Brian King Chancellor Los Rios Community College DistrictBrian 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.
Paul Lau CEO & General Manager SMUD“Recognizing we’re better together, Valley Vision uses data, collaboration and an inclusive approach to bring community leaders, agencies and organizations together to help solve our region’s most urgent challenges.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Garry Maisel President & CEO Western Health Advantage“I was motivated to join the board of Valley Vision by the hope for progress on important fundamental issues.”
Michael Marion, Jr. Director, Partner Eligibility & Oversight Services U.S. Department of Education | Federal Student Aid“If it weren’t for Valley Vision, there would be many gaps in major conversations concerning our region.”
Kimberly Menzel Senior Vice President & Area Manager Kaiser Permanente - Roseville Service Area“Valley Vision is fearless in its pursuit of creating a livable future by facing challenges head on and bringing communities together to create solutions.”
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.”
Meghan Phillips CEO Honey“Valley Vison’s strength comes from the thought leaders behind the organization: its leadership, board, staff, partners, clients and ambassadors.”
Lori Rianda SVP, Greater Sacramento Market Executive Bank of America“To me livability means a community that has a strong positive identity, economic and natural resources, provides opportunity, has access to excellent healthcare and education, and has an abundance of outdoor space, thoughtful and easily accessible transportation, well planned infrastructure and vibrant culture, arts and entertainment offerings. Valley Vision plays a critical role in driving and maintaining livability standards by, without bias, presenting usable, clear data and fostering conversations and initiatives that create change. I believe that Valley Vision serves in the roles of influencer, convener, instigator and monitor in the Sacramento region and the centrum where solutions are born.”
