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December 1, 2018
Thinking Big and Decision Making
By Brad Hughes, Asset Manager for Ventura Investment Co.
They found a way to build the internal combustion engine with 300 horse power and better fuel economy than most cars on the road today whenContinue reading
October 17, 2018
On Leadership and Exploring the Deep Sea
By Melissa Baffa, Cohort XVII, President, VCLA Board of Directors
Seven years ago, I was a member of Cohort XVII. It was during our session on education that our director asked for volunteers for the position of cohort representative. It sounded like a fantastic opportunity, but I was afraid to raise my hand. I would need to be elected by these fellow cohort members I was just getting to know. The last time I had run for anything was in high school, and I lost that election pretty badly. Being the cohort rep would mean attending the organization’s monthly board meetings, reporting out on our progress, and offering feedback. It would meanContinue reading
November 2, 2017
Take Two – The Creation of “GOAT”
By Eva Gomez, Director of Annual Giving and Special Gifts, California State University Channel Islands
It seemed like just yesterday that VCLA Cohort XXIII had gotten together for their first highly anticipated meeting. As we all arrived for our second meeting, the anticipation and anxiety over what to expect had long disappeared. Instead, we were hugging, laughing and looking forward to Continue reading