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The Sacramento Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Commission provides advice and recommendations for promoting, encouraging, and fostering the arts, innovation, and tourism, in the city. The Commission is an 11-member advisory body appointed by Sacramento City Council, with eight members representing each district in Sacramento, a youth voice, and two appointed by the Mayor.
The next meeting will occur on Monday, April 14th, 2025, 1 p.m. All meetings are held at New City Hall Council Chambers, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Please check the agenda to confirm the time and location each month.
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2025 Commissioners
Luisa Lavulo, a California native, was raised in Minnesota and received the majority of her education while living there. Since returning to Sacramento in 2000, she met and married her husband, Ronald Lavulo, and together they have raised their five children for the past 16 years in District 8. With a full house of children, Luisa is dedicated to making her community a more sustainable and future-focused environment. Although she has a strong background in music her passion is her family. She loves serving as a youth leader at her church and has served as chair of TOFA Ambassadors Program for four years.
Justina Martino (she/her) holds BAs in Art History and Studio Art from Rhode Island College and an MA in Art History from the University of California, Davis. She has 10 years of experience in the arts, including art project management, arts administration, grant writing, fundraising, community outreach, and education.
Through Art Tonic, she has worked with international, national, and local artists and organizations including London-based social practice artist, Joshua Sofaer, Rhode Island-based painter, Richard Whitten, the Sacramento Alliance for Regional Arts, and the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture. With Justina’s support, her clients have completed successful public art projects and have won prestigious grants from funders including the California Arts Council and the Pollock Krasner Foundation.
Justina is also a practicing artist who explores her personal history and mental health journey through painting, drawing, ceramics, writing, and community art projects.
Wellington is an experienced education and creative professional, having dedicated over 13 years to community and youth development in the instructional space. He currently coordinates the youth voice for the California Department of Education, while also freelancing in brand development, photography, videography, and telecommunication engagement. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Wellington is passionate about cultivating the local community.
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Dr. Nkiruka Catherine Ohaegbu has collaborated extensively with leaders from a variety of industries in the business, nonprofit, state, and federal government sectors. She established Adaptive Strategies Consulting, providing expertise in public policy, advocacy, and strategic planning.
Prior to this, she worked for PG&E in public affairs, government relations, and enterprise project governance roles promoting sustainable development and clean energy.
She previously was a gubernatorial appointee at Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency, serving as Assistant Director of Planning and Policy, and served in several positions in the Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Dr. Ohaegbu currently sits on the boards of the YMCA of Superior California, PBS KVIE, and the Sacramento State Alumni Association.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University, an MBA from California State University Sacramento, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Georgia State University.
She was a 2017 Fair Housing and Social Inclusion Fellow certified by the University of California, Davis. She is a Senior Fellow of the Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program, a member of the 2021 class of Leadership Sacramento, and Leadership California CIT alumnus.
Dr. Ohaegbu was awarded Sacramento Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award, Diversity MBA’s Top 100 Under 50 Emerging Leaders, Sac Cultural Hub’s Exceptional Women of Color Excellence Award, Sacramento Bee’s Top 25 Black Change Makers, the National Black MBA Association – SF/Bay Area Chapter’s Emerging Leaders Award, and 2023 MetroEdge Young Professional of the Year by the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
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Roynell Anderson recently graduated from Full Sail University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Mr. Anderson is also the Founder and President of a non-profit in Sacramento called Operation Helping Those Having Challenges, an organization that helps the homeless population, families that lost a loved one, and unites communities through video production and storytelling. Mr. Anderson has lived in District 5 (previously District 8) for over 15 years and enjoys giving back to the communities of Sacramento. In his free time, he likes to read books about entrepreneurship and video production. Soon, Mr. Anderson hopes to build his own video production company and continue to build on his political background by running for local offices in Sacramento County. Mr. Anderson has been in numerous management positions and uses his leadership skills to motivate others to follow their dreams and passions. Mr. Anderson is also a certified SEVA (Student Educational Video Awards) teacher and enjoys learning new materials and skills in his free time. He was also a coach for Kings and Queens-Meadowview's Basketball Team, where he led them to a perfect season.
Rob Tocalino is the Director of Marketing at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis. In his current role, he is responsible for earned and contributed revenue streams totaling approximately $3.5M annually. He serves as a member of the programming team, leads organizational communications and strategy including advertising and public relations, and oversees ticket office operations. In his time at the Mondavi Center, Rob has built successful revenue management and patron loyalty initiatives, modernized the delivery of program and enrichment materials, and served as a leader in developing communications strategies to help the organization reach the broadest possible audience. He previously served as the Associate Director of Marketing for SFJAZZ, during which time he led a Wallace Foundation-funded effort to attract a younger audience for jazz. The resulting program, SFJAZZ Hotplate, is still in place at the new SFJAZZ Center. Before SFJAZZ, Tocalino served as the Managing Director of Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.
America Ramirez Lomeli grew up in North Sacramento and attended Grant Union High School. She graduated from UC Davis in 2023 completing her double major in Political Science and Sociology with a Chicanx Minor. She loves art in all its forms and especially enjoys painting and creating. Art and Culture is a passion of hers. It makes her feel connected to her family and community. She grew up creating art experiencing her Mexican culture through her family and doing what she loved. She took art classes in college which formally introduced her to the logistical and academic side of art. She believes Art and Culture and the Creative Economy are an important part of the city. As a First-Generation Latina, she is excited to represent the youth and become more involved in her city through her position as a Youth Commissioner for this commission.
Dr. L. Steven Winlock is the Executive Director of the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE), School of Education. The SCOE School of Education provides leadership and teacher development for the School Districts in Sacramento County. This is provided through credential programs, as well as through professional development opportunities for educators. Dr. Winlock has been an educator for over 40 years and has served as a classroom teacher, school principal and a school district associate superintendent. Dr. Winlock serves as SCOE art liaison for art education that supports connecting our city, county office of education, school districts and art organizations in the implementation of art education in our schools. Dr. Winlock born and raised in Sacramento and has made Sacramento his forever home. His involvement in the community in the arts and culture has been as a musical performer and has served on many art and culture boards in the city. Dr. Winlock believes in the power of community. A community makes all things possible by working together. Sacramento’s art and culture is very much depended upon the quality of the work that our community does together to make Sacramento a destination point for arts and culture in this state.
Mayoral Appointee
2024 Commissioners
Priscilla Enriquez – Mayoral Appointee (Chair)
Luisa Lavulo – District 8 (Vice Chair)
Wellington Smith – District 1
Kristen “Ten” Blair – District 2
Nkiruka Ohaegbu – District 3
Cruz Naranjo – District 4
Roynell Anderson – District 5
Justina Martino – District 6
Robert Tocalino – District 7
America Lomeli – Youth Appointee
Dr. Melinda Wilson Ramey – Mayoral Appointee
Dr. L. Steven Winlock – Mayoral Appointee
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