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Sarah Costa Is Bringing Patients’ Stories Into Health Care Decisions
For America 250, Comstock's Young Professionals explain what American leadership means to them
Years after seeing her newborn sons cared for at Sutter’s NICU, Sarah Costa now works behind the scenes on the partnerships and policies that affect patients.
Makayla Ciminelli Is Creating Opportunities for Sacramento’s Small Businesses
For America 250, Comstock's Young Professionals explain what American leadership means to them
Raised in Fresno and driven by a lifelong work ethic, Makayla Ciminelli went from early-morning barista shifts to helping lead Five Star Bank’s support for Sacramento businesses.
Get to Know Our 2026 Women in Leadership
Comstock's Talks: We discuss renaming AI, pageant life, tapping into superpowers and more
PODCAST EPISODE: Managing Editor Dakota Morlan chats with some of this year’s honorees during a reception at Scott’s Seafood on the River in Sacramento.
Sadie St. Lawrence Is Bridging the Gap Between Humans and AI
Women in Leadership 2026: Meet the founder and CEO of the Human Machine Collaboration Institute shaping how society works with artificial intelligence
Raised on an Iowa farm and trained as a musician, Sadie St. Lawrence went on to become a global leader in data science education and AI strategy.
Leticia Robles Built a Homecare Network to Serve Families Who Needed It Most
Women in Leadership 2026: Meet the founder of Pacific Homecare Services, which connects thousands of caregivers and families across Northern California
What began as a small Stockton startup now operates eight locations with thousands of caregivers.
Kennedy Hill-Garcia Is Opening Doors for the Next Generation of Students
Women in Leadership 2026: Meet the Kaiser Permanente government relations consultant and pageant winner who founded a mentoring network
Kennedy Hill-Garcia has mentored hundreds of students while building programs designed to support future leaders.
Meghan Phillips Is Helping Sacramento Tell Its Food Story
Women in Leadership 2026: Meet the Honey founder using storytelling and branding to spotlight the Capital Region’s food and agriculture innovation
From the Tower Bridge Dinner to Food Frontier, Meghan Phillips works to connect the region’s farms, chefs and food leaders.
Sheri Peifer Is Building Communities Where Aging Comes With Purpose
Women in Leadership 2026: Meet the Eskaton CEO focused on creating connection and dignity in senior living
Leading Northern California’s largest nonprofit senior living provider, Sheri Peifer is helping reshape how communities support older adults.
Dr. Jennifer Nuovo Is Expanding Access to Care for California’s Most Vulnerable Patients
Women in Leadership 2026: Meet the Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan chief medical officer focused on improving care for Medi-Cal members
Inspired by the doctor who cared for her as a child, Dr. Jennifer Nuovo has built a 40-year career improving health outcomes for patients across California.
Beth Hassett Leads WEAVE’s Mission to Support Survivors Across the Sacramento Region
Women in Leadership 2026: Meet the longtime WEAVE CEO who has spent two decades expanding services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
After first joining WEAVE as a fundraiser in the 1990s, Beth Hassett returned to lead the organization.