Sacheen Swan, Civil Law Clerk, County of Ventura – County Counsel   “The future is the result of our collective intention now.” ~ Nicholas Deitch, Architect, RRM Design Group Last Friday Ventura County Leadership Academy Cohort XXXI had our fourth session covering issues of housing and homelessness in Ventura County. The high cost of housing and…

Roshin Mathew, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Ventura County Community Foundation I just wrapped my immersion day for the Ventura County Leadership Academy, a program that dares you to leave your lane and dive headfirst into the systems, people, and contradictions that shape this region. So naturally, I chose Patagonia: part outdoor brand, part climate crusader,…

Ingrid Hardy – Assistant City Manager – City of Thousand Oaks This kind of experiential leadership development isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay. We all have our own paths. But for those considering VCLA-whether you’re just starting out, mid-career, or well-established-I wholeheartedly encourage you to explore it. I have no regrets, only appreciation.  

Laura Hanson – Lead Installation Sexual Assault Response Coor. – Naval Base Ventura County Over the past 9 months, I had the incredible opportunity to engage with a diverse and truly inspiring group of professionals from across Ventura County-people from different industries, backgrounds, and walks of life, all coming together with a shared goal: to…

Daniel Bednar – Chief Strategy Officer – OceanAir Federal Credit Union “I’m truly grateful for the environment VCLA created. I’ve always felt called to support, and being able to serve as a veteran voice on the board is both an honor and a privilege. This is such a great example of the kind of connections…

Dr. Nicolas Palacios – Global Marketing Manager – Amgen 97% of development here in Ventura County is planned as Agriculture or Open Space, meaning the remaining is what is allocated to housing, commercial and industrial developments. This is just one factor influencing housing here in addition to the larger issues affecting the crisis across the state.…