Selection Committee

Each year, an independent Selection Committee of California leaders identifies the recipients of The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards. Distinguished for their extensive contributions to California communities and institutions, Selection Committee members work in diverse fields and reflect the ethnic and regional diversity of California.

Paulette Brown-Hinds

Founder, Voice Media Ventures; Chair, The James Irvine Leadership Awards Selection Committee

Sheri Dunn Berry

Nonprofit Leadership, Development, Capacity Building Consultant

Cecilia Estolano

CEO, Estolano Advisors and Better World Group
Vice Chair, University of California, Board of Regents

Don Howard

President and CEO, The James Irvine Foundation

Nicole Lim

Executive Director, California Indian Museum and Cultural Center

Mona Pasquil Rogers

President, California Women Lead

José A. Quiñonez

Founder and CEO, Mission Asset Fund; 2013 Leadership Awards Recipient

Dr. Hendry Ton

Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, UC Davis Health

Dora Westerlund

President & CEO, Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation; 2017 Leadership Awards Recipient

Program Management

The James Irvine Foundation established the Leadership Awards in 2006 and continues to fully fund and support the program. In 2021, the Foundation contracted with the Sacramento-based public affairs firm, Capitol Impact, to manage the Leadership Awards program.

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Team