Women in Leadership: Krista Bernasconi
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
From the corporate world to the nonprofit, entrepreneurship to mayorship, Krista Bernasconi is fueled by her passion for public service.
Women in Leadership: Estella Atekwana
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
Estella Atekwana surmounted language barriers, family pressures and more on her journey to become a pioneer of biogeophysics and dean of UC Davis’s largest college.
Women in Leadership: Lora Anguay
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
Lora Anguay’s commitment to her work as SMUD’s chief zero carbon officer comes from her natural alignment with the company’s mission and community-centric values.
Women in Leadership: Preet Ahluwalla
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
The GNP Capital Partners owner shares what she’s learned about pivoting in business, juggling multiple leadership roles and uplifting the next generation of women entrepreneurs.
Startup of the Month: FarmX
E-commerce platform empowers farmers
Fairfield-based FarmX enables farmers to sell directly to grocery chains and restaurants via its e-commerce platform.
Dilemma of the Month: How Can I Attract Entry-Level Candidates Without Raising Pay?
An employer struggles with how to attract entry-level applicants without being able to increase their wages.
California Counted Its Homeless Population, But Can It Track the Money?
Volunteers fanned out across the state for the first statewide count of California’s homeless population since 2020. The number is expected to be higher, raising more questions about the impact of the state’s increased spending.
What a Waste
Californians throw away 11 billion pounds of food each year — a new recycling law aims to reuse it
Food waste recycling is vital to transforming California
into a circular economy. City and state organizations are
creating mandates to get us there.
Getting It Done — With a Special Nod to Moms
To introduce the 2022 Women in Leadership issue, Comstock’s president and publisher reflects on her own ambitions as a young woman in business, and looks ahead to women’s growing impact on the Capital Region’s business landscape.
Shelter From the Storm
Businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations in the Capital Region offer refugees hope
Immigrants restarting their lives are finding their way through job training, community support and spiritual connection.