Tammy Wilson
CEO, Oak Grove Center
An avid marathoner who is well on her way to completing seven marathons on seven continents, Tammy Wilson shares her joys, challenges, and successes of running Oak Grove Center.  Literally and figuratively running for and with at risk youth she works so hard to serve, grow and protect.

Kim Gerrish
Executive Director, Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center
Kim Gerrish found her purpose serving individuals and families suffering from all kinds of cancer.  She doesn’t stop there however!  Enjoy as she shares her inspiring adventure of being a non-profit leader within her organization, her industry, and our community.

Tammy Marine 

CEO, Habitat for Humanity
Building homes is only a part of what Tammy Marine from Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley has accomplished in her nearly 30-year career. Tammy shares her journey starting as a team of one and growing to a team of over 100 who serve our community in more ways than you can imagine.

Murrieta City Council Member Lori Stone is no political newcomer.  Lori is a political strategist, campaign manager, and women’s issues advocate. Her brother served at the local and state levels, and she swore she would never run for office: However, she did run, and she won!  Listen in to Lori’s story and what made her finally run for office.

The political divide has created enemies on both sides of the aisle.  Meet political strategist, coalition builders, and advocacy experts Brenda Quintana & Michael Saragosa of Quintana and Saragosa Public Affairs. Brenda and Michael on registered to two different parties, share a business… and are married.  If they can figure out how to make two philosophies work inside and out of the Capital, we all can.

Storytelling is an art. JUST WOW is excited to welcome award-winning cinematographer, producer, and sound master Warren Burley. Warren is originally from South Africa where he was introduced to the video and sound production industry.  Warren holds two master’s degrees in Sound, and shares his journey from South Africa to the United States, the challenges of starting over, and the lessons along the way.

Merced County Supervisor Scott Silveira 
Join us as we welcome Merced County District 5 Supervisor Scott Silveira as he shares his political journey, why he ran, what he learned and what advice he has for those considering a political office. Scott is a native Central Valley Californian, former Dairyman, and farmer.

Today’s media choices are diverse.  Is print dead and digital the clear choice?  Just Wow welcomes Mike Holley, magazine publisher and customer partner, to share his thoughts, experience and insider data.-- 

Mentoring has tangible benefits.  JJ Gutowski, formerly a Truax Family of Companies intern, now partner at Clipper Aviation, shares his experience of being mentored, his initial resistance to the process, and ultimately the success mentoring brought him.

1.     Squirrel! Working the plan can be challenging.  There are distractions that come from both internal and external sources, and those all can turn the focus squirrels.  Chuck Painter, Southern California Railway Museum Board Member, shares his experience on working the plan and the fundraising success that resulted.