2018 Leadership Council

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Christine Mahon

Christine Mahon, 2018 Chair

Senior Communications Specialist, VSP Global
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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Anne Descalzo

Anne Descalzo, 2018 Vice Chair

Community Banking Manager, SAFE Credit Union
Sacramento is my home; always has been, always will be. My husband and I choose to live here because of the rich culture, drool worthy food and the great sense of community. This is where we want to raise our children and nurture our careers, as we enjoy the regional amenities. I have been an EDGE member since 2014 and found myself wanting to do more. This led me to joining the Philanthropy Committee, which seamlessly aligns with the community…
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Rachel Zillner

Rachel Zillner, 2018 Immediate Past Chair

Assistant Vice-President - Community Banking, SAFE Credit Union
Born and raised in Sacramento, I’ve worked 17 years in the banking industry, currently as AVP Community Banking for SAFE Credit Union. And, I’m a small business owner (Beat the Room) in Rocklin, CA. I have two beautiful daughters; Paisley (4) and Pepper (2), and an incredibly supportive husband and business partner, David. I joined EDGE, because IMHO, EDGE is the best place for young professionals to gain personal and professional development outside of their work environment. Through EDGE, I…
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Taylor Toledo

Taylor Toledo

Communications Committee Chair

Account Manager
3fold Communications
Still semi-new to the Sacramento region, Taylor is learning the ins and outs of what makes our community great. From farm-to-fork celebrations, plenty of parks and trails, and some wonderful people, she’s fallen in love with all things 916. As an Account Manager at 3fold Communications, she oversees…
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Lauren Ellis

Lauren Ellis

Communications Committee Co-Chair

Senior Communications Specialist
VSP Global
I was born and raised in Kansas City, and only recently moved my Midwest roots to Sacramento. When my husband and I moved here for work, we had no idea what to expect. A year and half later, I can proudly report that we’ve fallen in love with…
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Cheryl McMurtry

Cheryl McMurtry

Professional Development Committee Chair

Business Development Manager
Architectural Nexus
I am truly a Sacramento transplant, but I feel like a native. I was born and raised in Arizona where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from Arizona State, but early in my career I was given the opportunity of visiting the Sacramento Region. …
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Will Hixson

Will Hixson

Professional Development Committee Co-Chair

Association Operations Manager
FSB Core Strategies
William Hixson serves as association operations manager for FSB Core Strategies, an association management, public relations and political affairs firm. In this role he provides executive leadership, communication, and membership support for non-profit professional societies and trade associations. His primary clients include the Sacramento Area Human Resource Association,…
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Johnny Perez

Johnny Perez

Sponsorship Committee Chair

Community Banking Supervisor
SAFE Credit Union
Johnny is a highly motivated banking professional, proud to be born and raised in Sacramento, devoting his time to ensure the region continues to thrive as one of the best cities around. He currently oversees the Community Banking event team at SAFE Credit Union. Managing over 200 events…
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Chantel Johnson-Crockrom

Chantel Johnson-Crockrom

Sponsorship Committee Co-Chair

Community Engagement Representative
SMUD
I am extremely proud to call Sacramento my home! I first came here to take part in the 10-month Capitol Fellows, Senate Fellowship program in 2008. At the conclusion of the program, I moved away shortly to pursue graduate school and other career opportunities but moved back in…
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Joe Hernandez

Joe Hernandez

Political Action Committee Chair

Community Relations
Premier Healthcare Services
Originally from Southern California, I was first exposed to the Sacramento region, specifically Davis, when I attended UC Davis to complete a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. After my experiences within the area I had become so attached to the quaint college town that I remained there for…
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Megan Blackwell

Megan Blackwell

EMERGE Summit Chair

Marketing Manager
Otto Construction
Born and raised in Oregon and attended the University of Oregon (go Ducks!), where I graduated with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. I moved to Sacramento in 2007, where I landed my first gig as the Director of Membership and Marketing for the…
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Monica Hans Folsom

Monica Hans Folsom

Secretary

Partner
Delfino Madden O’Malley Coyle & Koewler LLP
I never imagined when moving to Sacramento for law school in 2000 that it would become the place that I consider home. It has been exciting to watch Sacramento grow and develop into a thriving metropolis of opportunity for young professionals. It is also personally satisfying to live…
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