Startup of the Month: Everest Medical Solutions
A breakthrough tool for safer deliveries when babies get stuck
Doctors call it the “obstetrician’s nightmare”: a childbirth emergency where the baby’s head emerges, but the shoulders get stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone. The founding duo at Everest Medical Solutions has designed a device to make delivery safer and less traumatic when this complication arises.
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YOLO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
POWERING EDUCATION, SHAPING TOMORROW: YOLO COUNTY SCHOOLS LEAD THE NATION IN BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE, RESILIENT FUTURE
When schools lead with bold innovation, they don’t just reduce costs or keep the lights on — they model what it means to build a cleaner, healthier future for generations to come.
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STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
RISING STRONGER TOGETHER: STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT INSPIRES GROWTH, ACHIEVES EXCELLENCE AND EMBRACES CHANGE
At Stockton Unified School District, education is more than academics — it’s about building strong relationships, creating meaningful opportunities and preparing students for a lifetime of success. SUSD continues to provide rich opportunities to grow and learn with students, families and staff.
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ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
BLENDING TRADITION WITH INNOVATION
St. Michael’s Episcopal Day School has been a cornerstone of academic excellence and character development for 62 years. Known for its strong leadership and unwavering commitment to educating the whole child, the school continues to thrive as it welcomes Christine Saunders as the new Head of School.
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
INCLUSION MEANS BELONGING FOR EVERY STUDENT
The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) is helping to ensure all students, including students with disabilities, are learning and supported across all educational opportunities and environments.
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Placer County Office of Education
Placer County turns the page toward lifelong literacy with its new Placer County Reads Initiative
Placer County continues to excel in education, yet even in high-achieving communities, literacy gaps persist. Reading, writing and overall literacy have always been the foundation of learning, but recent data has revealed an urgent truth: while literacy is fundamental, it is not guaranteed for every student.
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Maria Ogrydziak Architecture
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF ICONIC CENTRAL VALLEY ARCHITECTURE
“I love what I do every day,” says Maria Ogrydziak, AIA, as she reflects on her 40th year as a licensed architect — a remarkable journey that has transformed California’s Central Valley through innovative design and visionary architectural leadership.
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American Golf, Inc.
TRANSFORMING THE GOLFING EXPERIENCE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
As the project manager for American Golf, Inc., Richard Stoffel is breaking ground for a golf renaissance by strategizing and overseeing the revitalization of golf clubs and facilities nationwide.
As AI Spreads, Sacramento Writes the Playbook for the Nation
With no federal AI law, the Golden State’s decisions may ripple nationwide
Around the world — including in the Capital Region — individuals and organizations are figuring out how AI might help or hurt them. And while the future is being built over in Silicon Valley, the decisions about how to govern the technology fall squarely on Sacramento.
Startup of the Month: The Make Box
Robotic kits made to click with STEM learners
From crafting with popsicle sticks in elementary school to working with small electronic devices in middle school, Kavya Khare clearly had DIY in her DNA. She is now the founder of The Make Box, a UC Davis and Bay Area-based startup that creates modular robotic kits, SnapBots, for young students to engage in STEM.