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Name: Stuart Waldman Title: President VICA Assignments: Oversight of all VICA operations with emphasis on advocacy and development. Education: J.D. from Loyola Law School; B.A. from Cal State, Northridge in political science; A.A. from LA Valley College in German; LAUSD schools Favorite book: Art of War by Sun Tzu Team I’d most like to play on: U.S. Soccer team Source of inspiration: My wife Most underrated value: Loyalty Secret passion (recreation): world travel Favorite vacation spot: Latin America Historical figure you’d most like to have over for dinner: Golda Meir Vision for the Valley: A Valley with great public schools, a world class public transportation system, and a thriving business community. |
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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: Helene Chemel Title: Membership Coordinator VICA Assignments: All things Revenue: membership, sponsorships, advertising Education: CSUN – Marketing, Journalism Studies Grew up in: Woodland Hills and Teaneck, New Jersey Last job: Ad Director, Tribe Magazine Favorite book: Have a Little Faith Sources of inspiration: Early morning joggers and my daughter Most admired people: My parents Favorite vacation spot: New York City Secret passion: Hunting for treasures at yard sales! Historical figures you’d most like to have over for dinner: Golda Meir and Anne Frank Favorite musician: Chicago Most underrated value: Good Manners!
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Name: Sara Mitchell Title: Communications Manager VICA Assignments: Media relations, VICA Weekly, social media, various VICA publications. Education: BA in Political Science from Virginia Tech Grew up in: Vienna, VA near Washington, D.C. Favorite book: Jane Eyre Sources of inspiration: My parents and brothers Most underrated value: Proactivity Most admired people: Mia Hamm, Woodward & Bernstein Favorite vacation spot: Emerald Isle, NC Secret passions: Running, teaching Historical figures you’d most like to have over for dinner: James Madison, C.S. Lewis, Nellie Bly |
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Name: Adriana Fernandez Title: Legislative Affairs Manager VICA Assignments: Everything advocacy-related – analysis of legislation; position paper drafting; policy committee management; testifying at local and state governance meetings; relationship building with elected officials and their staff. Education: BA in Political Science from California State University Los Angeles Grew up in: Astoria NY & Valencia CA Sources of inspiration: My mom Most underrated value: Honesty Favorite vacation spot: Greece Secret passions: Skydiving, traveling, dancing, creative writing
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Name: Doug Arseneault Title: Legislative Affairs Manager VICA Assignments: Everything advocacy-related – analysis of legislation; position paper drafting; policy committee management; testifying at local and state governance meetings; relationship building with elected officials and their staff. Education: B.A. in political science from Chapman University; A.A. in social science from Howard Community College Grew up in: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Favorite book: Catch 22 by Joseph Heller Source of inspiration: My father for surviving a major stroke without losing his sense of humor Most underrated value: Respect Most admired people: Adam DeVito, Kofi Annan Favorite vacation spot: The Hamptons Secret passion: Film festivals Historical figures you’d most like to have over for dinner: Oscar Wilde, Charlie Wilson, Ava Gardner |
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Name: Katie Norris Title: Executive Assistant VICA Assignments: Managing the President's calendar, correspondence, providing support to the rest of the VICA staff Education: Political Science degree in progress Grew up in: Santa Clarita, CA Last job: Receptionist for a legal suite Favorite book: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote Sources of inspiration: Cookbooks Most admired people: Joan Didion, John Thorne Favorite vacation spot: Central and Northern California Secret passion: Food, the outdoors Historical figures you’d most like to have over for dinner: Teddy Roosevelt, Francis Bacon (the artist) |
