September 10, 2024
Autumn days are upon us, Ladies! This September we are highlighting another accomplished
Member with a very interesting journey to joining Impact100 Greater Sacramento. Her name is
Lisa Lang, and she is the Lead Ambassador for our newly-formed Ambassador Committee (13
ambassadors and growing). Lisa is also a member of our Membership Committee, our Arts &
Culture Focus Group, and is an advisor for our NextGen committee.
Originally from East Chicago, Indiana, Lisa moved to California over 30 years ago. After spending
25 years in the beauty industry (and a short stint earning her real estate license and working as
a loan officer), Lisa was inspired by a therapist friend and found her true calling: marriage and
family therapy. She is currently pursuing her license to practice through Arizona State
University.
Lisa met her husband Curtis, a Sacramento native, through U.C. Davis while he was serving in
the U.S. Air Force. Curtis now proudly serves as the Deputy Appointments Secretary for
Governor Gavin Newsom. They have 3 adult children: two boys, Daryl and Jaylen, and one
daughter, Kennedy. You may know Kennedy – she is a member of our NextGen committee, and
serves as a wonderful model of outreach to other young people.
When Lisa isn’t studying psychology or contributing her time to Impact100 Greater Sacramento,
she doesn’t keep still. She is a life-long crafter, and has also established a book club with over
50 members.
We are so grateful for the commitment and talent Lisa brings to Impact100 Greater Sacramento.
Thank you, Lisa!
Fun Facts:
Why did you join Impact100?
I have always believed in the importance of giving back, and Impact100 aligns perfectly with that value.
What is your favorite aspect about Impact100?
I love that Impact100 empowers women by giving them a platform to lead, and also how Impact100 is an
inspiring space where women’s voices and ideas are at the forefront of philanthropy.
What is your favorite restaurant?
Rodeo 208 in Beverly Hills.
What are your hobbies?
Reading and crafting.
What are your favorite travel destination(s)?
Big Island, Hawaii.
What is a place you haven’t traveled, but would love to visit?
Italy.
If you could have an hour lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
I would love to have lunch with my parents, both of whom are deceased. I would tell how much they’re
missed, and thank them both for shaping me into the person I am today.
What is one thing we should know about you?
I would like people to know that I’m deeply committed to making a positive impact, both personally and
through my work with Impact100. Whether it is through philanthropy, leadership, or simply giving back
in other ways, I’m driven by a desire to contribute meaningfully to my community.
We’re proud to introduce you to the final five nonprofits of 2024: MusicLandria, Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA), Soil Born Farms, WEAVE, and UCP of Sacramento and Northern California.
Thank you to all of our applicants, finalists and volunteers. Read their submissions at the links above. Hear their pitch and vote on which two nonprofits will receive $100,000 grants on October 17 (RSVP required).