Eric Negomir serves as SVLG’s Associate for Regional Government Affairs. He brings several years of government affairs experience with the Washington Health Care Association, and previously worked as a campaign manager and legislative staff while completing a B.A. in Economics & Political Science at Western Washington University. Eric also served two terms as President of…
Cecille Madriaga is an Executive Assistant in the Office of the CEO at the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, where she serves as a trusted partner in advancing executive priorities and organizational impact. Known for her proactive approach and sound judgment, Cecille plays a central role in keeping leadership aligned, prepared, and operating at their highest level….
Ruhi Dhayagude serves as the Workforce Development Associate at the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, where she supports the design and implementation of career-connected learning initiatives across the Bay Area’s K–16 ecosystem. She brings cross-sector experience spanning education, research, public policy, and economic development, informing her approach to building responsive and scalable programs that operationalize employer…
Chelsea brings a global perspective to the policy work at the Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s (SVLG) policy work, with experience spanning education technology, international policy, and academic research. She holds a Master’s in International Education Policy Analysis from Stanford Graduate School of Education, and has lived and worked in Jamaica, India, Germany, and the United…
Ruby (Mengyu) Han serves as an associate for the Institute of California AI Policy (I-CAP) at Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), where she supports cross-sector initiatives that strengthen organizational operations and advance policy priorities. Her work focuses on fostering partnerships across industry, government, and community organizations to deepen understanding of artificial intelligence and ensure that…
EJ Jarvis serves as the Associates for Business Development and Operations in the Office of the CEO. He brings experience in finance and economic development, having worked at BlackRock Inc., Pacific Investments Management Co. LLC, and the District of Columbia government. EJ earned a B.A. in urban studies from Yale University, where he was a…
Johnnie Nguyen is the Marketing & Digital Media Manager for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. Born and raised in San Jose, he is also a Spartan alumni with a bachelor’s degree in advertising and minor in art history and visual culture.
David Palter is the Vice President of Civic Impact for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. In this role, he collaborates with local K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, and SVLG member companies to develop a strong local talent pipeline and increase the diversity of the Silicon Valley workforce. Prior to joining the Leadership Group, David…
Ashonte Smith, Director of State Policy, expands the organization’s strategic advocacy efforts in Sacramento. In this role, Smith works closely with lawmakers, state agency leaders, and industry partners to drive forward SVLG’s Sacramento policy agenda and shape key legislation critical to the California innovation economy. Smith previously served as legislative aide to State Sen. Dave…
Nathan Zanon is the Manager of External Affairs for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, supporting the organization’s events and member programming. A longtime San Jose resident, Nathan has spent his career supporting nonprofits, community events, and creative artists.