Stephanie Rizzardi, Principal Economist at Rizzardi Economic Associates, reflects upon the touchpoints of her life and career.

32 years and counting! Kevin and Kent Peterson talk vision and legacy at P2S Inc., their consulting engineering, commissioning (Cx) and construction management (CM) firm committed to innovative designs and sustainable solutions.

After serving more than 30 years in law enforcement, public safety and natural resource protection, Rita Wears now serves as the executive director of the EVPRC in Lake Elsinore, California. Her every action impacts the future and the seeds of legacy she is planting are changing life paths that impact generations.

Nate Holt discusses his innovative approach and commitment to improving educational opportunities for all students.

The governor’s press secretary pulled me aside and said, “You are very good at this. What kind of training have you had?” The truth was that I grew up doing theater work! As a result, I never had a fear of standing up and talking in front of hundreds of people.

“I am the product of good coaches – and by “coach” I mean anyone who was there for me to learn from and to receive advice from.”

A lifelong love of music influenced and inspired Janet Pucino’s groundbreaking path at the forefront of technology development.

Dr. Frank Quiambao, a longtime Technolink member and advisor, shares with us his storied career in service and leadership — and a love of horses that has shaped his trajectory and sustains him to this day.

As CEO of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, David Eads is “honored to have the responsibility of navigating into the future so the Tournament of the Roses continues for another 125 years. I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me—their vision and foresight that have made the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game the traditions that they are.”

Many of us are already familiar with the outstanding leadership of Kelly Schlegel, a retired Boeing executive, who directed some of the company's most cutting-edge and influential projects for decades. Kelly now brings her skillset to a new project that is close to home and saving lives.

“If travelers want access to authentic Africa, their visit must also be a conduit for bolstering economy in a way that preserves authentic Africa for generations to come,” says Nicola Shepherd, CEO and Founder of The Explorations Company.

“Whether you are designing a mission to go to Mars, or designing a mission to go to Saturn, or a mission to study the earth, it’s about bringing teams together to accomplish a mission,” says Lt. General Larry James, Deputy Directory of the Jet Propulsion Lab. “It’s just a different kind of mission.”

Brandt Severson, a manager at Boeing Research and Technology shares that giving our youth space to express themselves, gain confidence, and gain a different perspective on the world is vital.

Dr. Faye Eggerding, a 27-year member of Technolink, reflects on a career in pioneering molecular genetics research and her legacy in the field of science.