2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards Overview

Описание: We are excited to announce the recipients of our 2026 Leadership Awards. Selected from hundreds of nominations, these leaders are achieving amazing things that are improving the lives of Californians across youth mentorship and mental health, civic engagement, higher education research, housing, and homelessness.

Celina Alvarez, Executive Director of Housing Works of California, for building sustainable homeless response systems through frontline workforce training and wellness.

Chris Chatmon, CEO of Kingmakers of Oakland, for shaping positive youth futures through cultural identity, mentorship, and leadership pathways.

Lian Cheun, Executive Director of Khmer Girls in Action, for strengthening democracy through youth leadership, organizing, and cultural healing.

Darla M. Cooper, Executive Director/CEO of The RP Group, for championing community college success through student-centered research and policy change.

Adrianne Hillman and Erin Garner-Ford, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of Salt + Light, for advancing dignified housing solutions that restore stability and belonging.

Virgil Moorehead Jr. and Amy Mathieson, Executive Director and Director of the Youth Development Program at Two Feathers Native American Family Services, for transforming youth mental health by integrating clinical care, culture, and leadership.