As a field representative for Congressman Ami Bera, Sergio Robles is Bera’s eyes and ears in the south Sacramento region. He also shapes policy as Elk Grove’s planning commissioner.

As director of Stockton’s Office of Performance and Data Analytics, Regan puts the vast amount of city data to work to improve equity and quality of life for the citizens of the city.

The alternative Southern rap group Nappy Roots and indie rock band The Shins are playing Sacramento on the same day, both celebrating two decades of cultural influence.

As founder and CEO of Eco-Alpha Environmental and Engineering Services, Melanie Okoro is focused on being a leader in her field. Her business streamlines environmental permitting processes and maintains electrical systems for large companies in the Capital Region.

Before most people had fully realized the gravity of COVID-19, Kevin McAllister, executive director of Meals on Wheels, was already stocking up on supplies for the program. His preparedness paid off.

Law manages a team of faculty and entrepreneurs-in-residence who create programming designed to make innovation and entrepreneurship more accessible for people from all of the Capital Region’s diverse communities. 

For many young professionals, a job isn’t just a job, but rather a chance to make a difference in the world — to be beacons and forces for good, even change within their companies. 

Based in El Dorado Hills, Neural Lab has developed touchless technology that turns hand and body motions into commands for devices like keyboards, mice, touchscreens, games and TV controllers.

With a background in communications, an approachable demeanor and a passion for equity and education, Latoya Jackson-Lainez has found her calling as director of diversity, EEO and Title IX for Sierra College.

As Habitat for Humanity’s chief development officer, Laine Himmelmann values the power of storytelling and hope in equal measure. She manages fundraising and the organization’s volunteer program, on top of public relations, communication, marketing and media relations.