22 New VL Alumni, Strategic Partners Join Impact Maker Teams

May 12, 2025
News and Announcements

We’re excited to announce that the Impact Maker is welcoming 22 new team members, including new Catalyze graduates, previous program graduates, and strategic partners to help continue the progress of our Impact Team work. Alumni of all VL programming have the chance to join Impact Teams, addressing the most pressing challenges in the state.

Impact Team members volunteer their time and resources to work on issues ranging from our newest team, Civic Engagement, or one of our other teams working on Fair Chance Employment, our Leaders for Literacy program, the stigma around opioid addiction and many more. Keep reading to meet our newest members.

We would like to share these amazing individuals and their commitment to moving the needle on the most pressing issues facing our communities.

NameImpact TeamTo Do Item
Iti AgnihotriChild Well-BeingFamily Support
Julia CramerChild Well-BeingFamily Support
Claudia SansonEducationEarly Literacy
Diana ApresaEducationEarly Literacy
Patrick GibbsEducationPost-Secondary Access
Washington CovenaEducationPost-Secondary Access
Justin ProulxJobs & EconomyWorkforce Development
Jessica HoweJobs & EconomyWorkforce Development
Jezreel RamirezJobs & EconomyWorkforce Development
Iti AgnihotriCivic EngagementCivic Discourse
Julio EspinozaCivic EngagementCivic Discourse
Leah McKiernanCivic EngagementCivic Discourse
Devon RoodCivic EngagementCivic Discourse
Debbie AccomazzoCivic EngagementCivic Discourse
Sarah AmaralHealthHousing & Healthy Neighborhoods
Elena BurrHealthHousing & Healthy Neighborhoods
Rosie QuinteroHealthHousing & Healthy Neighborhoods
Ben ThomasHealthHousing & Healthy Neighborhoods
Deanna SchantelHealthHousing & Healthy Neighborhoods
Matt BerryHealthHousing & Healthy Neighborhoods
Christian SolorioHealthHousing & Healthy Neighborhoods
Jenna GrubbRacial JusticeRacial Justice
Marques BrownRacial JusticeRacial Justice