Visionary leaders are paradigm changers—individuals who strive to make the world a better place by employing new, innovative business models and practices. As the world faces an increasing number of widespread social and economic challenges, visionary leaders understand the broad impact of the business community and recognize its potential to drive great change.
Meet the 2017 Visionary of the Year nominees.
Founder & CEO of PolicyLink
Founder & CEO of Black Girls Code
Founder & CEO of The Primary School and Co-Founder of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Coordinator of Silicon Valley De-Bug
President & CEO of Sutter Health
Founder & CEO of Opportunity Fund
Founder & CEO, Watsi
President & CEO, Silicon Valley Bank
CEO & President, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Angel Investor & Philanthropist
Editorial Page Editor, San Francisco Chronicle
Dean of Saint Mary’s College of California’s School of Economics and Business Administration
American Documentary Filmmaker and Actress
Politician, Mayor of Oakland
Executive VP and Regional Executive Northern California, City National Bank
VisionSF 2015/2016 Award Recipient
VisionSF 2014/2015 Award Recipient
See live 7:30p Thu on @sfchronicle #FB page: 3 @SFCVisionSF finalists join me at @stmarysca for chat: @ericthefez… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
These #SF Bay Area leaders have used innovation to improve communities & drive social change #VisionSF sfchronicle.com/visionsf/artic…
.@sfchronicle & founding partner @stmarysbusiness present the 2017 Visionary of the Year: Priscilla Chan. #VisionSF… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
.@CityNational VP Michael R. Walker “was truly inspired.” Meet #VisionSF nominees before the winner is announced:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
.@DeanZhanLi at #VisionSF. "Recognizing visionary leaders for many years to come." https://t.co/ZKUOIEPkO7
Congratulations to Priscilla Chan, @SFCVisionSF's 2017 Visionary of the Year! sfchronicle.com/visionsf/artic… via @sfchronicle
Dr. Priscilla Chan accepting @sfchronicle Visionary of the Year Award. Daughter of refugees. Changing the world. https://t.co/ucolCS0XTo
Priscilla Chan receives the third annual Visionary of the Year award for her philanthropy and dedication. #VisionSF… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
.@sfchronicle’s #VisionSF pres. by @CityNationalBank recognizes #BayArea leaders who drive social change. See more:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…