Community Inspired

“Community Inspired” is a new advertorial series focusing on people who are strengthening our community
and essential to the future of the Santa Clarita Valley.

The print/online series — and accompanying podcast — is presented by Valencia by FivePoint.

Episode 6

Santa Clarita Means Business

Oct. 23, 2025

This episode takes a close look at the Santa Clarita Valley’s economy, what it’s built on, what’s driving it forward, and what may lie ahead.

• Ondre Seltzer, President and CEO, Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

• Nancy Hoffman Vanyek, President and CEO, San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce.

• David Rendal, Broker Owner, RE/MAX Of Santa Clarita.

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Episode 5

Home Sweet Home

Sept. 20, 2025

This episode discusses policies and solutions to address the region’s critical housing shortage and improve our overall quality of life.

Mary Leslie, President, Los Angeles Business Council
Corey Smith, Executive Director, Housing Action Coalition

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Episode 4

Sustainable Living

July 16, 2025

This episode discusses how SCV leaders can meet current and future environmental, economic, and societal needs to ensure the community’s long-term well-being.

With:

• Jonathan Parfrey, Founder and Executive Director, Climate Resolve

• Ana Fonseca, President and CEO, Logix Federal Credit Union

• Matt Carpenter, Senior VP of Environmental Resources, FivePoint

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Episode 3

The Great Outdoors

June 4, 2025

Guests discuss what they love about the great outdoors in SCV– including navigating local trails, enjoying locally grown fresh foods, and protecting and preserving our unique open spaces.

With:

• Matt Carpenter, Senior Vice President, Environmental Resources, FivePoint
• Matthew Geldin, Head Farmer, Farmscape
• Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel, President, Community Hiking Club

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Episode 2

Excellence in Education

April 30, 2025

Guests offer their perspectives on SCV’s award-winning schools and how the impact of a quality education extends beyond the classroom.

With:
• Michelle Velikorodnyy, principal at Bridgeport Elementary School
• Kylie Combs, a teacher at Pico Canyon Elementary School
• Aishwarya Sudan, Graduating student from West Ranch High School

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Episode 1

Healthy Living

March 29, 2025

In this inaugural podcast episode, guests share a range of perspectives on what it looks like to live better, happier and healthier in the Santa Clarita Valley.

With:
• Don Kimball, Executive Vice President of FivePoint
• Kevin Klockenga, President and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
• Sean Franklin, Valencia resident and former All-Star with the LA Galaxy

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