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Yolanda Richardson
Yolanda Richardson, California's former "vaccine czar" who leads billion-dollar health company, believes in serving the community
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Dr. Luke Wood
President of Sacramento State
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Alum Yolanda Richardson led California through the pandemic, helps provide affordable medical coverage for low-income families
February 10, 2026 Yolanda Richardson's work is all about serving the community. The former "vaccine czar" heads a company that provides medical coverage to low-income families and serves on the state’s Racial Equity Commission.
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Three-time Sac State alum Crystal Martinez-Alire’s Miwok heritage shaped the trajectory of her life
September 24, 2025 Crystal Martinez-Alire, former chairwoman of the Ione Band of Miwok Indians, is a Sac State alum who is a committee member for the new Wileety Native American College.
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Boxer and Sac State alum Janelle Gonzales fights for youth after rising from hardship
August 26, 2025 Overcoming a childhood steeped in drugs and violence, Janelle Gonzales is a social work manager and owner of a boxing gym aimed at helping underserved youths succeed.
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How two Sac State grads launched a fast-growing firm that’s reshaping Sacramento
June 24, 2025 Entrepreneurs Anne Descalzo and Rachel Zillner left their jobs in corporate banking in 2019 and launched Clutch, a government consulting firm and one of the fastest-growing companies in the region.
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Lifelong educator Gema Godina brings culture, community to elementary school students
May 06, 2025 With three degrees and two teaching credentials from Sacramento State, the principal of Washington Elementary School has deep roots in Sacramento education.