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Alexis Padilla

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Executive Director, Sacramento at American Cancer Society
📍 Greater Sacramento, United States

Alexis Padilla is the Executive Director for the American Cancer Society in Sacramento, leading initiatives and major community events. With extensive experience in non-profit leadership, including a long tenure at the American Heart Association, she specializes in corporate relations and development. People who have worked with her describe her as professional, passionate, and respectful.

Outside of her primary career, Alexis has diverse interests that include motorsports marketing and writing. She previously helped the Sports Car Club of America modernize its outreach through social media and has been a featured writer for Bridal Couture Magazine, highlighting local couples stories.

She once interned with the Sports Car Club of America, focusing on increasing their social media engagement.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Executive Director, Sacramento
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Sacramento, United States
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Community Health Initiatives
Leads large-scale community health events like "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, " which draws over 25, 000 attendees, and is launching new culinary events to support the cause.
Nonprofit Leadership
Has a long career in non-profit management, progressing from director roles to executive leadership at the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Executive Director, Sacramento
American Cancer Society
10-2023 - 2-2024
Region Vice President, Corporate Relations
American Heart Association
2-2020 - 10-2023
Vice President, Corporate Accounts
American Heart Association
6-2018 - 2-2020
Senior Development Director
American Heart Association
4-2015 - 1-2016
Director of Development
10ThousandWindows
In the press

Media appearances

Insights from new CEOs: Alexis Padilla, American Cancer Society. Featured in Sacramento Business Journal
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Cancer in Sacramento: American Cancer Society Reimagines Collaboration for Cancer Prevention. Featured in The NonProfit Podcast Network (Apple Podcasts)
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Education
2011 - 2013
Bachelor's degree
San José State University
2008 - 2011
Associate's degree
Modesto Junior College
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