VV History
1994
What year was VV founded?
This unique public-private partnership is called “CAP”, not be confused with the one on your head.
What is the Cleaner Air Partnership?
These staff members might be seen walking around with their “Stinger Up!”
Who are Renee, Jessica, and Kathy?
Some of you are grateful for her Kings suite tickets, but she also happens to be our Board Chair.
Who is Erica Taylor from Golden 1 Credit Union?
It was in place at VV long before COVID made it a workplace norm.
What is hybrid work?
Joining this group in 2012 united us with other like-minded organizations throughout the State.
VV’s values made it a a natural fit to lead this project, focused on building an inclusive, climate-forward economy.
What is We Prosper Together (or CA Jobs First)
His intelligence from Intel helped shaped VV’s structure and processes at a formative time.
Who is Bill Mueller?
The names of not just one, but two Chancellors on VV’s Board.
Who are Chancellor Gary May and Chancellor Brian King?
VV’s triple bottom line values.
What are economy, equity, and environment?
The honorable founders of Valley Vision.
Who are Gordon Schaber, James McClatchy, and Len McCandliss?
This has become VV’s signature semi-annual event.
What is the Livability Summit?
She began her professional career as an associate faculty lecturer at her alma mater.
Who is Hilary Tellesen?
The two foundations represented on VV’s board.
What are Sierra Health Foundation and Sacramento Region Community Foundation?
This underutilized benefit is indicative of VV’s commitment to community.
What is Volunteer Time Off?
One of VV’s early funders, we’d love to tap back into this “vine”.
What is the Irvine Foundation?
This project prompted a holistic consideration of the determinants of health in our region, and required a large scaling of VV staff.
What are the Community Health Needs Assessments?
She introduced the the idea of “radical collaboration” to VV.
Who is Susan Frazier?
This former board chair is a tiki culture connoisseur. And also happens to be a leading legal expert in flood protection and water management.
Who is Scott Shapiro?
These conversations are needed when there are opposing opinions, high stakes, and strong emotions.
What are Crucial Conversations?
It sparked the founding of VV.
What is the closure of Mather and McClellan Air Bases?
This project – involving maps – put Valley Vision on the map.
What is the Blue Print Project?
Past work in domestic violence shelters and youth camps have contributed to her commitment to creating equitable and safe conditions for everyone.
Who is Evan Schmidt?
The percent of members who financially contribute to VV (direct or in-kind).
What is 100%?
VV’s 4 core values.
What are stewardship, collaboration, courage, and passion?