Corey DeRoo, executive director of the Florin Road Partnership, is leveraging her impressive military background to revitalize one of Sacramento’s key business corridors. As an Army veteran trained in surgical technology, DeRoo’s service has provided her with a unique skill set that translates seamlessly into community leadership.
DeRoo’s military experience, often overlooked due to negative associations, has proven to be a foundational and life-saving experience. The confidence, strategic thinking and team-building skills honed during her service have become invaluable assets in her current role.
“I’m still on the frontlines in my own way,” DeRoo says. “But instead of the boots on the ground in service of the lives who may have needed me in the field, now I’m boots on the ground in my community, helping to ensure the needs they have are met.”
The Florin Road Partnership, under DeRoo’s leadership, has been instrumental in various community projects. These initiatives have ranged from beautification efforts to economic development programs, all aimed at creating a thriving business environment in the Florin Road area.
DeRoo’s military-instilled discipline and attention to detail have been crucial in coordinating these diverse projects. Her ability to assess situations, develop action plans and execute them efficiently mirrors the strategic approach she learned in the Army.
The partnership between DeRoo’s military background and her role in community development showcases how veterans can successfully transition their skills to civilian leadership positions. Her story serves as a reminder of the often-forgotten positive impacts of military service on personal and professional growth.
“When you’re in the field, it doesn’t matter where the person next to you is from, what they believe, what their skin color is or the reason they joined up,” DeRoo says. “What matters is coming together as a team because lives are at stake. This lesson about teamwork is one of the most important things I carry with me from my service.”
DeRoo expresses excitement about continuing to use these skills daily to enhance the community’s beauty and economic vitality. She hints at upcoming announcements from the Florin Road Partnership, suggesting that residents and businesses should stay tuned for new developments.
As the Florin Road area continues to evolve, DeRoo’s unique blend of military discipline and community focus positions her to lead the partnership into a promising future, demonstrating the lasting value of military service in civilian life.
