![Kevin Rooney is chief deputy district attorney for San Joaquin County. (Photo by Terence Duffy, mural by Micah Crandall-Bear)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_feat_leadership_rooney_terenceduffy.jpg?1626124114)
On the Rise: Kevin Rooney
Meet 12 young professionals who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
A two-word motto, which is more like a mantra, guides the career and personal code of Kevin Rooney, chief deputy district attorney for San Joaquin County: “Do justice.”
![Janelle Meyers Ullrich is vice president of marketing at Adventist Health. (Photo by Terence Duffy, mural by Shaun Burner and Franceska Gamez)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_feat_leadership_meyersullrich_terenceduffy.jpg?1626123879)
On the Rise: Janelle Meyers Ullrich
Meet 12 young professionals who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Janelle Meyers Ullrich is the vice president of marketing at Adventist Health, a faith-based nonprofit health care provider with a corporate office in Roseville.
![Dr. Lenora Lee is an infectious disease specialist at Kaiser Permanente. (Photo by Terence Duffy, mural artist unknown)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_feat_leadership_lee_terenceduffy.jpg?1625846821)
On the Rise: Dr. Lenora Lee
Meet 12 young professionals who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Dr. Lenora Lee, an infectious disease specialist at Kaiser Permanente Sacramento and Roseville for the past seven years, has made the most of working through the coronavirus pandemic.
![Giuliano Kornberg is the chief revenue and development officer of Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera. (Photo by Terence Duffy, mural by David Puck)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_feat_leadership_kornberg_terenceduffy.jpg?1625781000)
On the Rise: Giuliano Kornberg
Meet 12 young professionals who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Giuliano Kornberg, who graduated from Stanford University with a master’s degree in music, science and technology in 2016, is the chief revenue and development officer of Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera.
![Melissa Granville is a principal at Capitol Impact. (Photo by Terence Duffy, mural by Lauren Ys)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_feat_leadership_granville_terenceduffy.jpg?1625674824)
On the Rise: Melissa Granville
Meet 12 young professionals who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Melissa Granville, principal at Capitol Impact, has pointed all her professional efforts toward making a positive social impact in her community.
![Dina Gentry is communications director of the El Dorado County Office of Education. (Photo by Terence Duffy, mural by Lora Zombie)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_feat_leadership_gentry_terenceduffy.jpg?1625595865)
On the Rise: Dina Gentry
Meet 12 young leaders who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Dina Gentry is the communications director for the El Dorado County Office of Education, a role that impacts thousands of students and families across 15 school districts.
![Crystaline Combs is vice president and consumer and business banking administrative manager at U.S. Bank Sacramento Main Branch. (Photo by Terence Duffy, mural by Alegria Del Prado)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_feat_leadership_combs_terenceduffy.jpg?1625585838)
On the Rise: Crystaline Combs
Meet 12 young leaders who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
In the wake of George Floyd’s death in May 2020, Crystaline Combs stepped into an unexpected role outside of her regular “day job” as vice president and consumer and business banking administrative manager at the U.S. Bank Sacramento Main Branch.
![Juliana Almanza is chief of staff at Associated General Contractors of California. (Photo by Terence Duffy, mural by Kirileigh Jones)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_feat_leadership_almanza_terenceduffy.jpg?1625248402)
On the Rise: Juliana Almanza
Meet 12 young leaders who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Juliana Almanza is chief of staff of the West Sacramento-based construction trade association Associated General Contractors of California.
![Gerardo Aceves (left) and Amit Dhugga are the cofounders of Platinum Express. (Photo by Terence Duffy, mural by David Puck, stool design by Trent Dean)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0721_feat_leadership_aceves-dhugya_terenceduffy.jpg?1625186203)
On the Rise: Gerardo Aceves and Amit Dhugga
Meet 12 young leaders who are shaping their industries and the Capital Region
Gerardo Aceves and Amit Dhugga are CEO and president of Platinum Express, a Yuba City-based company with a fleet of 100 trucks.
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The Next Wave
10 young professionals on our radar for 2015
Momentum is shifting in the Capital Region, and young professionals are leading the charge. General skepticism is being replaced with emerging optimism and a renewed energy that’s providing the catalyst for growth and innovation across our cities. Here are the top ten young leaders we think you should be watching. They are driving the Capital Region’s evolution, and we anticipate you’ll see them at the forefront in 2015 and decades to come.