Staff

Jessica provides strategic leadership across VICA, overseeing the organization's financial management, operational excellence, and long-term planning. She works closely with VICA's leadership team to guide the association's growth, support staff, and ensure members continue to receive exceptional programs, events, and advocacy.

Education:

Graduate of Wilder High School (Idaho) and California State University, Northridge, with a bachelor's degree in Asian American Studies and a minor in Political Science

Grew up in: Wilder, Idaho, and Shizuoka, Japan

Favorite first job: Guest Relations Lead at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Favorite book: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Sources of inspiration: Her son, her parents, and children who show kindness simply for the sake of being kind

Most underrated value: Organization

Most admired people: Her parents and her husband

Historical figures you'd most like to have over for dinner: President George W. Bush (for a beer) and Julia Child (for dinner)

Vision for the Valley: A more transportation-connected Valley with expanded public transit options.

Email: Jessica@vica.com

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As VICA's Director of Operations, Cathy oversees the organization's daily operations, strategic communications, marketing initiatives, and digital presence. She leads the planning and execution of VICA's events, develops marketing and promotional materials, manages website content and design, and drives operational initiatives that enhance member engagement while ensuring VICA delivers exceptional service to its members, partners, and stakeholders.

Education:

Graduate, Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Academy (2022)

Currently pursuing studies in Business Administration and Accounting

Grew up in: San Fernando Valley, California

Favorite sports team: Los Angeles Kings

Source of inspiration: My dad and my kids

Hidden passion: Dancing

                                              Email: Cathy@vica.com

Yoko leads VICA's strategic partnerships and membership initiatives, cultivating meaningful relationships with corporate partners, securing event sponsorships, and driving membership growth. She is passionate about connecting businesses with opportunities to engage, advocate, and make a lasting impact while ensuring every member receives exceptional value and service.

Education:

Orange Coast College

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, California State University, Fullerton

Graduate, Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Academy (February 2026)

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals

• Member, Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.)

• Secretary, Board of Directors, California Greenworks

Grew up in: Orange County, California, and was born in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan

Favorite films: Whiplash and Sayonara

Favorite job: Corporate Relations, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Most admired person: Her father—a respectful family man whose integrity, wisdom, and compassion continue to inspire her.

Contact: Yoko@vica.com

Mikayla leads VICA's legislative affairs efforts, advancing the organization's advocacy priorities through policy analysis, strategic communications, and government relations. She monitors legislation, ordinances, and ballot measures affecting the business community while developing advocacy materials, position letters, committee briefings, and action alerts that keep VICA members informed, engaged, and represented throughout the policymaking process.

Education:

Master of Arts in Political Science (Global Politics), California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Law and Society), California State University, Northridge

Associate of Arts in Political Science, Psychology, and Liberal Arts, College of the Canyons

Favorite book: Circe by Madeline Miller

Inspired by: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Kimberley Motley, her grandfathers, and her dogs

Favorite food: Sushi

Email Mikayla: mikayla@vica.com

Sophie supports VICA's advocacy efforts by researching legislation, tracking public policy developments, and assisting with legislative communications and committee initiatives. She helps prepare policy materials, supports government affairs events and meetings, and works alongside VICA's Legislative Affairs team to keep members informed and engaged on issues impacting the business community.