For what feels like time immemorial, women have heard the proverb “It takes a village” uttered in hushed tones as they prepare for motherhood. Yet over the years, as society seems to have moved farther and farther away from knowing your neighbors and living in tight-knit communities, it can feel like that village is a long-gone notion.

Tina Palmieri, M.D., is one of only a handful of female burn surgeons in the country, and she’s a member of an even more select group of women physicians to lead a nationally recognized pediatric burn program. 

Over the years, we have continued to see progress at a snail’s pace when it comes to women moving into leadership positions throughout the spectrums of the business world. But that tide starting to pick up some traction.

Tucked along a busy Midtown Sacramento street, a hidden gem is emerging, promising a vibrant, creative safe space for community building, connection and creative expression to thrive.

Founded 86 years ago with a mission of providing protection, superior service, and education, Bender Insurance Solutions remains a unique employee-owned, family-led commercial insurance and surety brokerage in the Sacramento region. In addition, the company is currently led by all women.  

Bank of Marin knows that establishing strong and lasting relationships with a wide-ranging group of clients starts with understanding each person and their unique business. It’s why it has built a team in Greater Sacramento that represents this diverse market at every level – whether it’s gender, culture, or socio-economic.

Randle Communications is a full-service public relations and public affairs firm with a full suite of in-house creative services. No challenge is too big and no detail is too small.

“Paul’s Place has been a project close to my heart for many years and now it’s fulfilling its entire potential,” says architect Maria Ogrydziak of the innovative fourstory building she designed to take people needing a home on a journey to stability.