Alumni Updates
Cohort XXX Volunteer Event
More than 150 community members gathered together on April 25th at the Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula for Trivia Night at the Museum, hosted by LVC’s Cohort XXX. The fundraiser raised over $22,000 to support families still rebuilding after the Mountain Fire, a disaster that destroyed homes and livelihoods in the Camarillo area—most…
Read MoreWoman of the Year
We are thrilled to send a hearty and heartfelt congratulations to LVC’s Executive Director Pattie Braga, who was named a Woman of the Year by California State Senator Monique Limon. Pattie Braga began her tenure at Leadership Ventura County (LVC) five and a half years ago, in August of 2019. In that time, she has increased LVC’s brand awareness…
Read MoreNew HACSB Commissioner
Congratulations to LVC alumni Alejandra Tellez (Cohort XXV) on your recent appointment to the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura. Thank you for your service to our community, Alejandra.
Read MoreLVC Alumni – 2024 Election Results
Congratulations to the LVC Alumni who ran for local seats throughout the county, including incumbents Bev Dransfeldt (Cohort XXVII), and Misty Perez (Cohort XXVIII) who will continue to serve on the Pleasant Valley Rec & Park District and the Port Hueneme City Council, respectively. We will also have some new faces on the daises, including…
Read MoreGuardian in Ventura County
Congratulations to Dr. Steve Elson (LVC Board Member and a member of LVC’s Class I), CEO Emeritus of Casa Pacifica Children and Family Services for being honored at their recent 30th Anniversary celebration event. Dr. Elson received the Guardian Angel Award, given to individuals that have made a significant contribution to Casa Pacifica. Dr. Elson served as their…
Read MoreCelebrating 30 Years of LVC Leadership
View the video HERE of the September 10, 2024 County of Ventura Board of Supervisor’s Meeting, where Leadership Ventura County was recognized for our 30 years of Ventura County leadership.
Read MoreCSUCI Distinguished Alumni Honoree
Congratulations to LVC board member and alumni Dhruv Pandya (Cohort XXVI, center) for being honored as the 2024 Distinguished Alumni at the CSUCI President’s Dinner, held Saturday, September 28, 2024. Dhruv not only serves on the LVC board, but also on the Turning Point Foundation board, the CSUCI Alumni and Friends Association board, and mentors students…
Read MoreForty Under 40
Natalie Pavia (Cohort XXIX) has been named a 40 Under Forty honoree with the Conejo Chamber of Commerce. Natalie is a financial advisor with Thrivent and is committed to making a difference in people’s lives. With a background in the nonprofit sector, she is involved with many local nonprofits like Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) & ACTION…
Read MoreLeadership Award Announcement
Congratulations to LVC alumni & Interim President at Oxnard College Oscar Cobian (Cohort XXII) for receiving the 2024 Excellence in Servant Leadership Award from The California Community Colleges Classified Senate! Nominated by members of the OC Classified Senate, Dr. Cobian was recognized for his “exceptional support of the involvement of Classified Professionals in participatory governance at the…
Read MoreMoorpark To Ventura
Congratulations Carlene Saxton (LVC Cohort XXVIII), who has been selected as the new Assistant City Manager for the City of Ventura. Carlene previously served as the City of Moorpark’s Community Development Director. She is the President of Women Leading Government, helping women succeed in public service.
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