Valley Accelerator

A Conversation With: Tiani Pesante Global Fortune Babies President & CEO How long have you been volunteering in the community? I have been volunteering in various communities in California since childhood through my Buddhist Organization – Soka Gakkai International. Tell us a little about yourself. I am a native Californian, practicing Buddhist,...

A Conversation With: Daniela Lima For You By You Fashion President & CEO How long have you been volunteering in the community? I have been living and volunteering in the Valley for 16 years. Tell us a little about yourself. I was born and raised in Brazil. I came to the United...

A Conversation With: Tammy McCrary Artistology Academy President & CEO How long have you been volunteering in the community? I have been volunteering in the community for 18 years. With a son on the autism spectrum, initiatives supporting autism awareness has always been near and dear to my heart.  I co-founded...

A Conversation With: Abbi Yeboah Pinkshoe Marketing President & CEO How long have you been volunteering in the community? I have been sharing my business expertise within the community for over 10 years through free workshops under various ventures in New York, New Jersey, and through my non-profit organization. Currently,...

A Conversation With: Michelle Lockert Holhaus President & CEO How long have you been volunteering in the community? Residing in Altadena, I have been a member of the community all my life. Tell us a little about yourself. From the intense love of color and desire to draw early in my childhood,...

A Conversation With: Gail Lara Women's Collaborative Mentoring Program President & CEO How long have you been volunteering in the community? I have been volunteering in the community to support women in business for over 15 years. Tell us a little about yourself. I am the Executive Director of the Women’s Collaborative...