Wonder Women
Comstock’s celebrates six extraordinary women of influence who are redefining leadership on their own terms.
We’re highlighting six of the Capital Region’s most influential female leaders who are blazing trails in their respective industries.
Back and Forward: Kristina Thompson
Chief deputy of Sacramento Probation Department on how to better address offenders’ needs
Kristina Thompson, chief deputy of the Sacramento Probation Department, offers her insight into the changes in her department.
Girls Who Take Risks become Women Who Lead
More than half of U.S. business women, 80 percent of all female tech leaders, the majority of female legislators and nearly every female astronaut got their start in Girl Scouts.
Back and Forward: Carmela Castellano-Garcia
President and CEO of the California Primary Care Association on the impact of Affordable Care Act reform
Carmela Castellano-Garcia, president and CEO of the California Primary Care Association, offers her insight into the challenges facing the California health care industry, and the changes to come.
Back and Forward: Amitis Pourarian
Owner of The Studio Martial Arts & Fitness on the changes in the martial arts industry
Amitis Pourarian, owner of The Studio Martial Arts & Fitness in Roseville, offers her insight into the changing dynamics of family fitness and martial arts.
Queens of Craft Brew
Comstock’s speaks with three women brewery owners in the Capital Region
Comstock’s spoke with a few women brewery owners in the Capital Region about their diverse backgrounds, their paths to leadership and their thoughts on getting more women into craft beer.
Dilemma of the Month: Out-of-Office Socialization
Is after-hours employee fraternization between a co-founder and an intern inappropriate, or am I just being extra cautious?
Ms. Message
Sacramento has stellar gender parity stats in its advertising industry — here’s what it means for the region.
Women dominate the creative community in Sacramento, with a slew of advertising agencies large and small with females at the helm. The women running them say this means not only more authentic messaging, but a stronger support system for the next generation.
Run With It
Shiloh London began overseeing the California Grocers Association Educational Foundation five years ago - here's what she's done
Shiloh London is an early riser of the extreme variety. She wakes up at 4 a.m., spends a few minutes in silence over black coffee, laces her sneakers and literally trains for a marathon. Afterward she connects with her running mates over coffee — all before a full day’s work.
Be Your Own Champion
In leadership, critique itself matters less than what you do with it.