Design Sacramento
Our mission at Design Sacramento is to make our design community more inclusive, equitable and supportive for all. We improve and expand pathways into careers for youth and emerging designers while bridging the diversity gap in our current workforce.
We aim to foster a strong creative community in Sacramento through:
Celebrating the work of local designers & creatives
Exploring and supporting local agencies and organizations
Connecting and learning from other local artists, agencies, and creative businesses in the region
Educating and mentoring emerging designers
Discussing and exploring how we can use design to improve our communities
Cultivating a diverse and inclusive network of designers
We do not discriminate
Design Sacramento does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Design Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Our Team
Meet our talented team of dedicated volunteers!
Have a bit of time on your hands and want to contribute to our creative community? Become a volunteer!
Amanda Sanchez
Co-Founder / Executive Director / Board President / Design Week Sacramento Co-Chair
Kimberly Losenara
Board Secretary / Events Coordination Assistant
KIT GARVEY
DESIGN EDUCATION LEAD
Lauren Kelly Sheridan
Co-Founder / Financial Director / Board Treasurer / Design Week Sacramento Co-Chair
Thea Kaiser
Events Chair
Marcy Wacker
Design Workforce Lead
Monica Archuleta
Communications Chair / Board Vice President
Trinitiy haynes
Design Action Lead
Creative Partners
Special thanks to:
Greg Traverso
www.cargocollective.com/gregtraverso
For the creative design of the Design Week Sacramento 2020 Theme Branding.
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Angelina Sorokin
www.angelinasorokin.com
For the beautiful illustrations bringing fun and energy to the screens across our website.