A trio of Fresno Pacific University alumna are among Fresno’s 40 Under 40 for 2024.
Charah Coleman (BA ’07) is the founding coordinator of the Financial Wellness Center at UC Merced. She also created and leads the social enterprise Sound for the People.
Vianey Baraza (BA ’16) is special projects manager at the Education and Leadership Foundation.
Elizabeth Jaramillo (MA ’24) is director of personnel at California Teaching Fellows Foundation.
Earning an M.A. in Strategic and Organizational Leadership at FPU “profoundly” prepared Jaramillo for her role. “Through learning the theories behind my daily practices, I gained invaluable insights that enriched my leadership approach. The program’s dedicated professors, like Dr. Veiss, provided not only academic guidance but also personal support, ensuring a transformative learning experience. Additionally, the cohort model fostered an environment where collaboration shared ideas, and mutual encouragement came naturally, equipping me with both the knowledge and the relationships to excel in my field,” she said.
Fresno’s 40 Under 40 I presented by BusinessLeaders.TV and Lance Cardoza to recognize outstanding business professionals who demonstrate a strong work ethic and emerging leadership,” according to The Business Journal. Winners are nominated by their peers.
The program has been held almost annually since 2007 and the about 640 past winners include others connected to FPU. Honorees will be celebrated December 5 at Chukchansi Park.
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