Alexis Padilla

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Executive Director, Sacramento at American Cancer Society

Greater Sacramento, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Value Driven

Curious

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

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.
Corporate Philanthropy
Her experience as a Vice President of Corporate Relations highlights her focus on building meaningful partnerships between companies and non-profit organizations to further community impact.

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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Work History

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

Education

2011 - 2013
Bachelor's degree from San José State University
2008 - 2011
Associate's degree from Modesto Junior College

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Exp : 11 Location : Greater Sacramento, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Executive Director, Sacramento at American Cancer Society
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Insights For Selling To Alexis

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alexis is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alexis

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alexis move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Alexis take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Alexis

Personality Compatibility


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