At Oak Valley Community Bank, a remarkable crew of women is steering the institution toward new horizons in the Capital Region, blending sharp expertise with an unmistakable warmth that builds lasting connections.

Michele Bennyhoff dedicates her time to supporting healthy and sustainable communities in and out of the office. 

When she’s not working at the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) to build meaningful relationships and increase access to science and education, she tends to her local community garden.

Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California relies on the skills and compassion of its leadership team to grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses throughout 28 counties. Nearly 500 wishes are waiting to be granted within this chapter and every senior leader in the organization plays a crucial role in granting wishes.

When you are lucky enough to get into a room with both Bobbie Hales and Sarah Ellis, you feel the connection immediately. It is in the laughter they share, the quick glances of mutual understanding and the way each one speaks about the other with admiration.

At Meals on Wheels Sacramento County, leadership is about more than providing food. It is about feeding a community’s sense of dignity through nourishment, connection and care.

For more than 20 years, Aspire Public Schools has proudly served communities across California, including Sacramento and the Central Valley.  

In Sacramento’s competitive banking community, Stephen Cairns has built a reputation for leadership that starts with listening — listening to clients, colleagues and the region Cairns has called home for most of his career.

As the Greater Sacramento region attracts new businesses, high-quality jobs and major capital investment, one essential factor often remains behind the scenes: child care. For nearly 50 years, Child Action has ensured families — and the employers who rely on them — have access to reliable, affordable, high-quality child care.