PLEASANTON, CA – March 6, 2025 – Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV) proudly announces that CEO Katie Marcel has been awarded the Women Making a Difference – Innovation Award at the East Bay Women’s Conference.

The East Bay Women’s Conference, celebrating its 20th anniversary, was hosted by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau on March 4th at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Marcel was recognized alongside notable leaders, including Tri-Valley influencer Joy Ofodu, CEO and Co-Founder of Latinas in Tech Rocío Medina van Nierop, and East Bay Women’s Conference Founder Marcie Hochhauser.

“This recognition highlights Katie’s unwavering commitment to innovation, from transforming Livermore’s downtown into a vibrant destination to leading a dynamic business organization that drives the innovation economy. As CEO of ITV, Katie exemplifies innovation leadership every day, serving as a catalyst for solutions to some of our region’s most pressing challenges,” said Stephanie Beasly, ITV Board Chair and Executive Strategy at Sandia National Laboratories.

Pam Galley, ITV Executive Board Member and Senior Vice President and Area Manager for the Diablo Services Area at Kaiser Permanente, nominated Marcel for the award. “Katie has made a profound impact on Innovation Tri-Valley. She’s been with the organization since 2021 and transitioned to the role of CEO in 2023. She cares about the people and the organizations in the community, convening leaders and groups to bring forward tangible results.” said Galley.

Marcel’s leadership journey includes serving as Assistant Director of Livermore Downtown Inc. during the revitalization of the historic downtown and leading SPARC Theater (formerly Livermore Shakespeare Festival) as Managing Director for over a decade. Since taking the helm at Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group in 2023, she has continued to champion regional innovation and economic growth.

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About Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group:

Now in its 15th year, Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group remains the only business-centered nonprofit dedicated solely to advancing the Tri-Valley region’s innovation ecosystem. The organization represents the economic vitality of Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon, a region boasting a $49 billion GDP.

Media Contact:
Isa Madath
Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group
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(425) 949-6986