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.
Scott Shapiro Managing Partner Downey Brand LLP“Valley Vision has very high trust in the community, and it continues to use that trust to bring people together.”
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.”
Erica Taylor Vice President, Communications and Community Relations Golden 1 Credit UnionErica 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.
Taylor Toledo Vice President of Insights and Analytics 3fold CommunicationsTo 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.
Louise Walker President & CEO First Northern Bank“If it weren’t for Valley Vision, our region would be going in different directions, and we wouldn’t be the best we could be.”
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.”
Luke Wood President California State University, Sacramento“To me, livability means creating opportunities and equity driven outcomes in our underserved communities to help provide economic prosperity throughout the six-county Sacramento region. Creating a community where every individual has equal access to opportunity and fostering inclusive environments that support diverse populations, ensuring everyone can thrive regardless of their background. Valley Vision makes the region more livable by providing data and research to implement strategies by providing outcomes for our communities in the state capital region.”