
Women in Leadership: Cindy Petersen
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
As superintendent and CEO of Gateway Community Charters, Dr. Cindy Petersen has grown Gateway Community Charters from a single school in 2003 to nine today, which serve over 5,000 children and employ 700 staff.

Women in Leadership: Risa Omega
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
Risa Omega is president and general manager of ABC10, currently the most-awarded newsroom in the Capital Region.

Women in Leadership: Carrie Lane
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
A 31-year veteran of the California Association for Highway Patrolmen, Carrie Lane has risen through the ranks to become CEO.

Women in Leadership: Lakhwinder Kaur
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
Lakhwinder Kaur started out as a teller, and was quickly promoted to a personal banker. From there, it was a long, steady climb to her current role with Five Star Bank, where she oversees the Sacramento Valley market with an emphasis on community involvement and outreach.

Women in Leadership: Becky Johnson
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
As tribal administrator of the United Auburn Indian Community, Becky Johnson provides recommendations and implements decisions relating to programs such as the tribal school, social services, and cultural and historic preservation.

Women in Leadership: Bonnie Ferreira
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
Bonnie Ferreira helms the Mountain Valley Chapter of the American Leadership Forum, a cohort from all walks of life, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and industries that represents multiple counties to explore challenges facing the region, connect with one another and develop their leadership skills.

Women in Leadership: Regina Cuellar
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
Regina Cuellar is chairwoman of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, a Placerville-based federally recognized tribe — one of 109 in California.

Women in Leadership: Leah Burdick
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
As chief growth officer of PRIDE Industries, Leah Burdick connects people with disabilities with resources and ultimately jobs.

How the Pandemic Changed Work-Life Balance
Lockdown made many women rethink how they spend their time
COVID has permanently changed priorities at the office and at home, and sparked thorny questions and conversations about the modern work-life balance.
Sponsored

TRI COUNTIES BANK
COMMERCIAL LENDING SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE SUCCESS OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES
Jyoti Mehta is a Tri Counties Bank success story on many levels. As Senior Vice President and Commercial Lending Regional Manager, she manages a team of commercial lenders, portfolio managers and commercial loan servicing officers throughout the greater Sacramento area.