June: Leadership Visalia Alumni
/Name: Andrea Pedraza
Company: QK
Title: Associate Project Manager
What year did you graduate from Leadership Visalia? 2021
Where do you currently work and what is your role? QK, Associate Project Manager, CISEC, QSP
How has Leadership Visalia impacted your personal or professional life? Leadership Visalia helped me discover and better understand my leadership abilities, as well as the reasons behind how I present myself in the world. It also deepened my appreciation for community involvement and revealed how much I enjoy being an active part of Visalia’s growing community.
What is one leadership lesson or moment that has stuck with you since the program? Sticking up for my thoughts and voice.
What are you most passionate about in your career or community work? I'm deeply passionate about helping others like me discover their voices and what ignites their motivation. Everyone has something valuable to offer, and there's immense fulfillment in encouraging someone to pursue that potential.
What advice would you give someone thinking about joining Leadership Visalia? Do it! Joining Leadership Visalia can be a great opportunity for personal and professional growth, especially if you're interested in community engagement, networking, and leadership development.
What’s something fun or unexpected that people might not know about you? (Hidden talent, favorite hobby, etc.) I can do the splits...lol