2019 Leadership Council
Anne Descalzo, 2019 Chair
Community Banking Manager, SAFE Credit Union
Anne Descalzo maintains a co-existing love for motherhood and her career! She is wife to her loving husband, John, and mother to two energetic children: Owen and Hazel and AVP of Community Banking to her team at SAFE Credit Union. Anne resides in the foothills, and in her precious free time enjoys the tranquility of being outdoors - hiking, listening to podcasts, and working on her fixer upper home. Her passion lies in sharing the value of financial wellness and…
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Joe Hernandez, 2019 Vice Chair
Community Relations Manager, Premier Healthcare Services
A Southern California native, UC Davis graduate, and passionate community leader, I first came to Sacramento to pursue a Master of Business Administration from Sacramento State University in 2013. During that time, up until my graduation, it was hard not to fall in love with Sacramento. The region was going through a revitalization which could be seen and felt all around. The increasing number of local restaurants, cool bars, street activations, outdoor concerts and movies, improved amenities and infrastructure created a unique…
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Liza Trujillo Kirkland, 2019 2nd Vice Chair
Manager of Community Health & Outreach, Dignity Health
Born and raised in Oceanside, CA to/by immigrant parents, I am inspired by a deep-seated passion for helping others. My sense of self-efficacy is highest when I can apply my experiential knowledge and skill set in a way that serves my community and the greater good. I live in Southside Park with my amazing husband, Spencer and our two crazy, but adorable pugs, Che and Rocco.
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Christine Mahon, 2019 Immediate Past Chair
Associate Vice President of Communications and Marketing, AGC of California
I’m a Sacramento super fan. This is my home, where my family roots run deep. It’s where I’m proud to live, work, and play. Our region has grown tremendously over the past few years, igniting a spark that can’t be ignored and shouldn’t be dimmed. That spark is part of the reason I joined Metro EDGE. Young professionals are changing the game for our community. Now more than ever, Sacramento leaders are looking to our generation to be involved in…
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