Jeanette Padilla Vega, 36
Founder & CEO | Food Justice Coalition
What principle or habit has most influenced your professional success?
The habit of consistent, disciplined execution grounded in listening and adaptability has been instrumental in my career. I focus on following through — using data to guide decisions, staying closely connected to the people impacted by the work and remaining flexible under pressure — so vision reliably translates into measurable, sustainable outcomes.
What are you looking forward to accomplishing most in 2026?
In 2026, I’m most looking forward to implementing innovative approaches that allow us to scale our model, reach more families and strengthen the financial and operational infrastructure needed for long-term impact. The focus is on growth that is disciplined, measurable and resilient.
