tel. 916—808-7235

mqlee@cityofsacramento.org

Monika Lee is an experienced communications and public affairs professional. Her work spans policy and legislative advocacy to community outreach to narrative change work. She is dedicated to transforming systems and policies to ensure everyone has what they need to thrive. She has experience in full-scale communications work, from public education campaigns to targeted legislative work, all with a desire to bridge policymakers and elected officials to the communities they serve and are accountable to. Originally from San Diego, she enjoys hiking and baking. In her spare time she is involved locally through Global Shapers Sacramento and plays soccer.

tel. 916-808-5240

klewandowski@cityofsacramento.org

Kayla Lewandowski, a Northern California native, has proudly called Sacramento her home for over five years. She grew up in Paradise California, where she spent most of her days with her father and Grandfather working at their family businesses.

Kayla's professional journey is marked by a diverse background in the tech industry and corporate law, offering her a comprehensive skill set. Graduating with honors in Political Science from California State University, Chico in 2018, she brings both academic excellence and real-world experience to her endeavors.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Kayla is deeply committed to her community. Excitedly joining forces with the District 3 team, she looks forward to channeling her passion and expertise to contribute positively to the community she holds dear.

tel. 916-808-5532

emadridmoreno@cityofsacramento.org

As a native of Bakersfield and a student at Sacramento State University, Eduardo has dedicated both his personal and professional life to empowering underrepresented communities.

From leading weekly park clean-ups in underserved neighborhoods to serving in the Young Assembly Member Program , Community Organizing for the Dolores Huerta Foundation, and other work experience, Eduardo does his best to ensure underrepresented communities have everything they need to engage in the decision-making processes and get what resources and investments they need to thrive.

Eduardo began to pursue a life of public service because he noticed the inequities in funding and resources in the community. Eduardo is dedicated to serving District 3 and bringing resources back into our community.

tel. 916-808-7003

ilopez-casiano@cityofsacramento.org

Ithzy is a South Natomas native and an alumni from Natomas Charter’s PFAA with an emphasis in visual arts. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in political science at Sacramento State. As a first generation Mexican-American and college student, Ithzy is driven to uplift and aid those facing inequality and injustice.

With experience in community service with District 1’s YAC, Ithzy has learned the value of community building to strengthen bonds with neighbors and colleagues. Ithzy is also President of the College Democrats at Sacramento State and strives to get others involved in political action both on campus and throughout Sacramento.

When she’s not working or studying, you can find Ithzy hanging out with her chiweenie (chihuahua/ dachshund mix), Squishy, at Jefferson Park or exploring California’s beautiful sceneries with her family.

tel. 916-808-7003

gcorrie@cityofsacramento.org

Gabriel Corrie is a Sacramento area native that is committed to volunteering and community engagement.

He worked for over seven years in the document imaging field, as a scanner, for six years, with PRIDE Industries. More recently, he spent six years working at the Rite Aid distribution center as a data entry clerk.

Currently, he is a volunteer at the Sacramento Public Library and is taking classes to get a Library and Information Technology certificate from Sacramento City College. As a volunteer for the library, he has gained a penchant for organization skills and ensuring books are organized properly.

He is excited about working for District 3 and wishes to enact positive change in the community to create sustainable growth.

Marbella was born in Mexico City and migrated to Sacramento when she was five. She has lived in the Northgate Gardenland community for almost four decades and raised two children and is a grandmother of two. Five years ago, Marbella retired from UC Davis Medical School as Manager for the Office of Student and Resident Diversity and decided she wanted to make a concerted effort towards improving our community. Since then, Marbella was elected President of the Gardenland Northgate Neighborhood Association (GNNA) and appointed in 2021 as The Measure U Commissioner for District 3. Her goal as President and as Commissioner is to reflect the vibrancy and diversity of the people who live in it.

As a leader, Marbella believes we must have a holistic vision for the advancement of equity and inclusion that foster an environment where diverse perspectives can be heard, and creativity celebrated. Honored to have her advocacy for our community!

Robbie Robbins was born and raised in District 3 in the neighborhood of Gardenland. A youth football coach for over a decade for the Grant Pacers has hosted free football clinics at Gardenland Park that led him into founding the Grassroots effort GardenLand Proud that has the mission of improving the area of Gardenland.

With the help of Robbie and Gardenland Proud he was able to save Gardenland Park from being sold to investors and saved the park. Working with the Sacramento Kings, Gardenland Park basketball courts were remodeled and has hosted many free basketball camps and free movie nights since then.

While working with the Sacramento Tree Foundation Robbie also hosted Tree plantings and tree mulching days at the park. With Robbie's hard work keeping the park clean from graffiti and trash on his time off the Sacramento Parks and Recreation Commission invented the Parks & Community Enrichment Commission Volunteer Award making him the inaugural winner.

Robbie was also Given the D3 N Factor Award for Community Leader of the year. Since then Robbie has worked with the Sacramento Republic to host soccer clinics at Ninos park twice a year and helped to get the first ever Bobby Jackson Basketball clinic that was free for the kids of the area.

Robbie has the biggest heart, loves our community, helped with the beautiful Northgate mural, and is a dad of two attending Smythe Academy.

Addressed as “Z” by his industry peers, Z. Wayne Johnson has over 43 years of transportation agency experience, having held executive and senior management positions at the New Jersey Department of Transportation, NJ Transit, Sacramento Regional Transit District, and the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District. He chaired APTA’s Human Resources Committee, which developed best practices for all Human Resources, EEO, Labor Relations, Diversity and Inclusion and M/W/DBE programs.

As an independent management consultant, Z is an executive coach, facilitator, and investigator, advising clients on human resources, labor relations, EEO, diversity and inclusion strategies, government/community relations, mediation, training, and strategic planning.

Z serves on the River Oaks Community Association board as President. Honored to have him as our D3 commissioner!

Over the past decade, Dr. Nkiruka Catherine Ohaegbu has collaborated extensively with leaders from a variety of industries in the business, nonprofit, state, and federal government sectors. She established Adaptive Strategies Consulting, providing expertise in public policy, advocacy, and strategic planning.

Prior to this, she worked for PG&E in public affairs, government relations, and enterprise project governance roles.

In these positions, she promoted sustainable development and clean energy while enhancing and maintaining public affairs partnerships, programs, and government relations outreach strategies for a range of initiatives. Prior to joining PG&E, she served as a Business Loan Specialist at the US Small Business Administration, working with businesses recovering from economic loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She previously was a gubernatorial appointee at Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency, serving as Assistant Director of Planning and Policy, managing the development and implementation of special projects. She also served in several positions in the Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. including special assistant to the Governor and First Lady.

Dr. Ohaegbu currently sits on the boards of the YMCA of Superior California, PBS KVIE, and the Sacramento State Alumni Association.

Dr. Ohaegbu holds a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University, an MBA from California State University Sacramento, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Georgia State University.

She was a 2017 Fair Housing and Social Inclusion Fellow certified by the University of California, Davis. She is a Senior Fellow of the Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program, a member of the 2021 class of Leadership Sacramento, and Leadership California CIT alumnus.

Dr. Ohaegbu was awarded Sacramento Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award, Diversity MBA’s Top 100 Under 50 Emerging Leaders, Sac Cultural Hub’s Exceptional Women of Color Excellence Award, Sacramento Bee’s Top 25 Black Change Makers, the National Black MBA Association – SF/Bay Area Chapter’s Emerging Leaders Award, and 2023 MetroEdge Young Professional of the Year by the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

Don Gibson has been a resident of the Willowcreek neighborhood since 2013 and is passionate about trying to make our communities more sustainable places to live, work, and play.

In graduate school, Don helped develop surveys and reports that identified the causes of housing insecurity and drafted policies to reduce housing cost burdens. He has also worked to help build infill housing and mixed-use developments in our communities. In addition, Don served on the Davis Housing Element Committee, where they proposed land use reforms to reduce car dependency and promote walkable neighborhoods.

Professionally, Don works as an agricultural scientist and received his Ph.D. in Plant Genetics from UC Davis in 2019 and his bachelor's also from UC Davis in 2010. You might also see him around town at Sacramento Republic FC games in his alter ego, Rave Bear, cheering on our soccer team.

Mr. Lamas manages the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Office of Migrant Services, which oversees housing for migrant farmworkers and their families throughout California.

He has over a decade of experience in the nonprofit and state government sectors to advance equitable outcomes in affordable housing and community economic development efforts. Prior to his work at HCD, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Albania as an urban and regional planning volunteer.

He presently serves as a member of Sacramento’s Inclusive Economic and Community Development Investment Committee, Gardenland Northgate Neighborhood Association, California Coalition for Rural Housing’s internship advisory committee, and former member of the Natomas Community Planning Advisory Council.

Mr. Lamas holds a bachelor's degree in Community and Regional Development from UC Davis (Go Aggies!!) and a master’s degree in Public Administration, with a certificate in public policy, from the University of Southern California. here

Volma Volcy is dedicated and committed to making a real difference in Sacramento. As a father, husband, and someone who juggles the hats of a community organizer, labor leader, small business owner, and non-profit executive, Volma is deeply invested in building a better, more equitable Sacramento for his kids and every child in the community. His journey is fueled by a desire not just to dream of a fairer society but to roll up his sleeves and work towards it every day.

Evana Godfrey Bernardo serves as the District 3 Youth Commissioner for Sacramento. Known for her adaptability, reliability, and attentive listening skills, she excels at connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. Currently a sophomore at Leroy Greene Academy, Evana is committed to advocating for youth voices and enhancing Sacramento's communities. Her goal is to foster meaningful interactions and learn from others to create a positive impact. Outside of her role, she enjoys caring for her pet cat, diving into a good book, and spending quality time with loved ones.