Archive for February 2022
Terrance Dixon
“Being a part of VCLA has been the most memorable experience I’ve had in my life since living in Mexico. I was born and raised in Texas but moved to…
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“The benefits that this program offers reaches far beyond what is expected. The amount of knowledge you gain, friendships you make, and overall feeling of wanting to help, are all…
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“Although the majority of my VCLA experience took place during Covid and on Zoom I can’t tell you how invaluable this experience was. Aside from learning so much about our…
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“VCLA is a wonderful program. It helped me better understand all of the amazing work being done in our County. More importantly, VCLA challenged me to critically think about issues…
Read MoreDhruv Pandya
“Out of numerous qualities VCLA ignites in an individual, the one that really helps is the journey from opinions to facts. I have learned so much about Ventura County with…
Read MoreSusan Craig
“I decided to apply to VCLA to learn more about Ventura County and ways in which I could be of service to our The exposure to so many elements and…
Read MoreSu-lin Rubalcava
“Ventura County Leadership Academy was a rewarding experience that I highly recommend. During the nine-month academy, I was exposed to a variety of wealth and knowledge about Ventura County’s culture, history, and economy.…
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Title Define Who You Are
Michelle D’Anna Community Relations Officer, City of Camarillo “Don’t let your title define who you are.” Let that sink in for a minute. At first, this statement struck me as an…
Read MoreMexicans Don’t Sing About Their Horses
Robert E. Canko NAM Sustainability & Outreach ManagerBayer – U.S. Crop Science VCLA’s Cohort 27 Legends convened at the Oxnard Union High School District for our sixth session on the…
Read MoreCongratulations to VCLA Alumni Jeff Chism
Congratulations to VCLA Alumni Jeff Chism (VCLA Cohort XXVI) on his new position as Chief of Staff for Global Supply Chain at Amgen. After retiring in October of 2021 as…
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