
Room at the Top
Many nonprofits in the Capital Region are headed by women
Statistics and personal stories suggest that, overall, women may find more growth opportunities at nonprofits, and as a result, many more are opting for this route.

Women in Leadership: Carol J. Ornelas
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Carol J. Ornelas is CEO of Stockton-based Visionary Home Builders of California, a nonprofit that develops low-income housing and owns 26 affordable apartment properties.

Women in Leadership: Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou is a partner and cofounder of the restaurant group WM Restaurants and holds the title of Advanced Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Women in Leadership: LaKenya Jordan
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
LaKenya Jordan is the executive director of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, a state government office that focuses on initiatives and programs that promote and establish equity for women and girls statewide.

Women in Leadership: Cassie Gilson
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Cassie Gilson is president and managing partner of Axiom Advisors, making her one of the only women who are managing partners at the top lobbying firms in Sacramento.

Women in Leadership: Dr. Diana Farmer
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Dr. Diana Farmer, chair of the department of surgery at UC Davis Health, is the world’s first woman fetal surgeon.

Women in Leadership: Melissa Brown
Our annual salute to extraordinary women who are shaping our future
Melissa Brown has been a professor at McGeorge School of Law since 2008 and director of its legal clinics since 2013.

Three COVID-19-Related Laws to Know
Several 2021 laws focus on issues related to COVID-19.

New Law for Leaves
Employers need to adjust for expansion of family leave opportunities in California
Here’s what employers need to know about the new law that
took effect Jan. 1.

Three Keys to Leading
Learning how to trust, be vulnerable and listen well can make you a better leader
Some people are natural-born leaders, some learn leadership
skills and others fall into it.