Journey to Leadership Awards event to celebrate honorees on Thursday, April 30, 2026
CAMARILLO — Ventura County Leadership Academy (VCLA) is pleased to announce the 2026 Journey to Leadership Awards honorees, recognizing five outstanding community leaders for their contributions to Ventura County. Save the date – Thursday, April 30th the community will join together to honor these local leaders, thanks in part to the generous sponsorship from American Medical Response Ventura County, Premier America Credit Union, and the Community Colleges of Ventura County.
- Business Leader of the Year – Nick Deitch, R.A., Principal, RRM Design Group
- Educational Leader of the Year – Dr. Cynthia Herrera, Vice Chancellor of Institutional Effectiveness, Ventura County Community College District
- Non-Profit Leader of the Year – Robin Britt (Cohort XXIV), Executive Director, Community Conscience
- Public Sector Leader of the Year – Mark Stadler (Cohort XXVII), Sr. Program Administrator, Crisis Intervention Training Program, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
- Alumna of the Year – Danielle Borja (Cohort XXIV), President/CEO, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce
“On behalf of the VCLA Board of Directors, it gives me great pleasure to announce the 2026 Journey to Leadership Award recipients,” said Jennifer Caldwell, VCLA Board President. “These honorees embody the spirit of collaboration, community engagement, and service that VCLA strives to instill in each graduate. Their dedication to Ventura County reflects VCLA’s mission to connect and strengthen our county.
Information on sponsorship opportunities or congratulatory ads to support VCLA’s honorees can be found at www.vcleadership.org or by contacting VCLA’s Executive Director Pattie Braga at PBraga@vcleadership.org
About Ventura County Leadership Academy – Ventura County Leadership Academy connects and cultivates a diverse network of passionate, capable leaders through an immersion in both critical issues shaping Ventura County and opportunities for personal and professional growth. VCLA’s comprehensive program ignites awareness and inspiration, helping cohort members discover their individual pathway toward impacting our region. – www.vcleadership.org – 805-253-2683