NELP Commencement 2026

Join us for an evening of fun and networking in celebrating Class XVI as they join the ranks of the NELP network.

Class XVI

• Brandon Spearman, Product Manager, Golden 1 Credit Union
• Charles Thomas, Business Advisor, California Capital FDC
• Dino Love, Owner, Freshdidit Production
• Jessica Mendoza, Infrastructure Engineer, Sutter Health
• Khadija Salmond, Supervisor, Golden 1 Credit Union
• Leticia Garcia, Director, Government Relations, California Retailers Association
• Matthew Patterson, Director of Student Services, Visions In Education
• Mikaila Wedding, Strategic Business Planner, SMUD
• Miyoshi Brown, Senior Business Technology Analyst, SMUD
• Pablo delAguila, Executive Director, GRID Alternatives, Northern California
• Taylor Nelson, Division Manager, Community Outreach and Support, West Sacramento Police Department

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