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Class XV Commencement
June 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free
The Nehemiah Leaders Programs Board of Directors Invites YOU TO the
Class XV Commencement
Join us in recognizing the outstanding achievements of NELP Class XV, a cohort of visionary leaders poised to drive transformative change.
Empowering Leaders for a Better Tomorrow
NELP Class XV represents a pivotal chapter — our 15th class — in our mission to cultivate leaders who are equipped to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow. Through rigorous training and a commitment to excellence, this class has contributed significantly to our vision of fostering a diverse network of empowered individuals capable of enacting meaningful change in their communities and beyond.
NELP Class XV
- Alison Kostusak, Policy Analyst, California State Senate
- Amanda Lewis, Executive Assistant/Project Manager, President’s Office, American River College
- Brittany Woodard, Tradeshow Supervisor, SMUD
- Delia Estrada, California Region Manager, Community Impact, Comcast
- Demeshia Coleman, Assistant Principal (Interim), Aspire Public Schools
- Ejiro Okoro, Senior Counsel of Public Policy, United Way California Capital Region
- Fabian Leeflang, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Manager, CommuniCare+OLE
- Ivan Rostami, Manager of Business Intelligence & Operations Support, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
- Jazmine Advincula, Sr. Vice President, Supply Chain Federation
- Lanaya Lewis, Public Information Officer/Senior Writer, California State University, Sacramento
- Leha Hawkins, Campus Life Engagement & Initiatives Programs Specialist, Sacramento State
- Marwa Harps, Program Manager- Student Engagement, Sierra College
- Myisha Robertson, Director of Operations, Oakland Thrives; President, SF Bay Area Chapter, National Black MBA Association
- Nadia Niazi, Founder, Fitrah; Commissioner, Sacramento County Juvenile Justice Commission
- Natalia Levin, Founder & Self-Mastery Leadership Coach, Peak Empowerment
- Sergio Valenzuela, DEI, Culture & HR Program Manager, Golden 1 Credit Union
- Tara Taylor, Founder & Executive Director, Single Mom Strong
- Tiyesha Watts, Legislative and Policy Advocate, California Academy of Family Physicians
- Torin Dunnavant, Nonprofit Executive Director
- Zaire Harris, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Program Manager, Golden 1 Credit Union
- Zoe Fishman, Director of Development, Meristem
Commencement Sponsors
JUNIOR LEVEL
SOPHOMORE LEVEL
Systems 2 Solutions
FRESHMAN LEVEL