December 9, 2025

Season 9. Episode 86: Misty Avila

By Dreambox Creative

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Misty Avila, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of the James B. McClatchy Foundation, whose work is bringing “sunshine” to California’s Central Valley. ☀️

With over 15 years supporting nonprofits, Misty shares her journey from community organizing to funding initiatives that strengthen local journalism, multilingual education, and nonprofit leadership. She reflects on how leadership, relationships, and storytelling are central to creating lasting community impact.

Tune in to hear how leadership, relationships, and storytelling create lasting community impact.

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