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Name: Brendan Huffman Title: President & CEO VICA Assignments: Oversight of all VICA operations with emphasis on advocacy and development. Education: B.A. from UCLA in political science; LAUSD schools Last job: Dir. Of Public Policy at L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce Favorite book: Catch 22 by Joseph Heller Team I’d most like to play on: Lakers Sources of inspiration: My kids Most underrated value: Integrity Most admired people: John Wooden, Jackie Robinson, my grandparents Secret passion (recreation): sailing Vision for the Valley: A clean and thriving region with healthy job-housing balance |
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Name: Jessica Yasukochi Title: Vice President VICA Assignments: A little bit of everything, VICA finances Education: Graduate from Wilder High School in Idaho and from CSU, Northridge with a degree in Asian American studies and a minor in political science Grew up in: Wilder, Idaho and Shizuoka, Japan Favorite job: Guest Relations Lead at Magic Mountain Favorite book: Twilight by Stephanie Meyer Sources of inspiration: My parents; Children being nice to people for no reason other than being nice Most underrated value: Organization Most admired people: My parents and my husband Historical figures you’d most like to have over for dinner: President Lincoln or Jane Austen Vision for the Valley: A transportation-friendly Valley (more public transit services) |
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Name: Angela Fentiman Title: Director of External Affairs VICA Assignments: VICA Weekly, marketing materials, media relations, Web site management, etc. Education: B.A. in communication, minor in psychology from California Lutheran University; M.P.A. (public administration) candidate at California State University, Northridge Grew up in: Sweet Home, OR (yes it’s a real place) Favorite book: Animal Farm by George Orwell Team I’d most like to play on: Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team Most underrated value: Humility Most admired people: My Dad, Grandpa Fentiman, Grandma Jean, Barack Obama Secret passion: Shoes and handbags Historical figures you’d most like to have over for dinner: Eleanor Roosevelt, Lucille Ball, Ida B. Wells Favorite musician: Carole King |
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Name: Stephanie Warren Title: Director of Business Development VICA Assignments: All things Revenue: membership, sponsorships, advertising Education: B.A. in education, M.A. in communications Grew up in: Wichita, Kansas then Kansas City after college before moving to L.A. in 1989 Last job: Estate Agent for Ewing & Assoc. Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Favorite book: Most recently, “Quantum Success” Sources of inspiration: Self Improvement tapes and books, “A New Earth” Most admired people: Good parents, I never got to be one Favorite vacation spot: Deer Valley, Utah or Palm Desert Secret passion [recreation]: Snow Skiing Historical figures you’d most like to have over for dinner: Katherine Hepburn, Howard Hughes |
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Name: Aaron Green Title: Legislative Affairs Manager VICA Assignments: Coordinate legislative advocacy Education: Hamilton College, Clinton New York; study abroad programs in Washington, D.C. and Oxford England Grew up in: Encino Last job: Office and Accounts Manager at PHS Staffing Team I’d most like to play on: UCLA Football Most underrated value: Honesty Favorite vacation spot: Lake Arrowhead, CA Secret passion (recreation): Poker Historical figures you’d most like to have over for dinner: George Marshall, William L. Clayton and George F. Keenan Vision for the Valley: A place to live where there is booming industry, an abundance of jobs, great infrastructure, and a safe environment for children to grow up and get a great education |
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Name: Monique Gonzalez Title: Executive Assistant VICA Assignments: Assist with event planning, member service Grew up in: San Fernando Valley Last job: Inservice, Inc. Team I’d most like to play on: US Softball team Most underrated value: Trust Most admired people: Grandparents Favorite vacation spot: Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu Secret passion (recreation): Scrap Booking photo albums of friends and family Historical figures you’d most like to have over for dinner: Cèsar E. Chávez Favorite musician: Akon |
