A student’s day begins long before the first bell, shaped by experiences, responsibilities, questions and pressures that follow them into the classroom. Educators must be well-trained and ready to listen, adapt and build meaningful relationships.

The Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA) counts on top talent to plan and guide operations for Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento Executive Airport, Mather Airport and Franklin Field, and that includes many women in leadership roles. Three of those leaders share their vision for the future of Sacramento’s airports.   

Founded in 1956, S+B James Construction (SBJ) celebrates 70 years in the construction industry this year. With offices in Sacramento, Palo Alto, Riverside, Irvine, Carlsbad and Medford, the firm serves clients from Southern California through Southern Oregon, focusing on the education, healthcare, life science and hospitality/entertainment market sectors.

At Lionakis, the future of the built environment is not only about what rises from the ground. It is also shaped in the quieter work of listening, mentoring and making room for people.

Hensel Phelps, one of the nation’s largest and most significant general contractors, relies on top talent for success. 

Launched from Intel’s NAND flash memory business in Folsom, Solidigm is an AI infrastructure company with deep roots in the Sacramento region and headquarters in Rancho Cordova.

Mark III Construction is celebrating 50 years of leading the evolution of construction. Based in Sacramento since 1976, Mark III begins a new chapter at a 340,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in McClellan Park. 

Innovation and entrepreneurship fuel economic development and activating them across the Capital Region is the driving force of the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CCIE) at Sacramento State.

Established in 1996 and now celebrating 30 years in business, Air Systems Service & Construction (ASSC) is a full-service mechanical contracting company providing mechanical, plumbing, controls and architectural sheet metal services from Fresno to Redding and San Francisco to Reno.