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.
Christopher Callahan President University of the Pacific“Higher education can play a game-changing role in Valley Vision’s quest for a more livable future, bringing to the region innovation, entrepreneurship, job creation and social justice.”
George Claire Founder/Principal AVINIA Consulting Group“Valley Vision’s greatest strength is its ability to tackle wicked problems within the region by striking a wonderful balance between empathy and data science.”
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.”
Linda Cutler Founder LBC Strategy, LLCLinda Cutler serves as an Executive Committee member and actively connects philanthropic giving with concrete strategies to improve the well-being of those in our region.
Jeff Dorso Senior Vice President & General Counsel Sacramento KingsJeff’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.
Willy Duncan Superintendent/President Sierra College“Valley Vision has taken the lead in the community on many of the toughest problems that we face.”
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.”
Shawn Harrison Founder & Co-Director Soil Born Farms“Without Valley Vision, our region would be missing vital leadership and a shared understanding of what it takes to propel us toward greater economic, environmental, and social health equity.”
Chet Hewitt President & CEO Sierra Health FoundationChet 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.
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.”
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.
