Join us for an intimate roundtable with Vallejo's faith and civic leaders. Through a moderated roundtable discussion, we will explore — and we want your perspective on:
How people of faith and good will can work together with civic and business leaders to create communities where everyone can flourish
What it looks like when faith leaders step fully into the public square — not just to speak or protest, but to serve and build
Could the faith community be a catalyst that brings unity instead of division — what would that actually look like on the ground, locally?
Real examples of faith-civic collaboration already producing measurable change in Solano County
How you can get involved right now!
Lunch will be provided.
With Guests:
Supervisor Cassandra James — Solano County Board of Supervisors, District 1
Cassandra James is the Solano County Supervisor for District 1, representing Vallejo — the first millennial elected to the Board. A trailblazing civic leader, she has spent nearly two decades advocating for housing equity and the protection of vulnerable populations. She was a primary force in launching the Solano County Movement Against Human Trafficking (SCMAHT), bringing together government, faith communities, nonprofits, and law enforcement around a shared mission. Her leadership reflects the conviction that true community transformation requires everyone at the table.
Vanessa Russell — Founder & Executive Director, Love Never Fails
Vanessa Russell is the founder and executive director of Love Never Fails, dedicated to ending human trafficking and supporting survivors. Widely recognized for her expertise in early childhood development and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), her work demonstrates how unaddressed trauma can predispose individuals to exploitation — and how prevention and stable community support can interrupt that cycle.
Pastor Anthony Summers — Founder & Executive Director, Healthy Vallejo | Lead Pastor, Impact Bible Ministries
Pastor Anthony Summers is the founder and executive director of Healthy Vallejo, a faith-based nonprofit that has employed more than 95 at-risk youth in just three years — the vast majority of whom have gone on to college, vocational careers, or small businesses. He is also the founding pastor of Impact Bible Ministries, a community-rooted church he established in Vallejo in 2006.
Pastor Derry Moten — Senior Pastor & Co-Founder, Abundant Life Worship Center, Vallejo
Pastor Derry Moten is the senior pastor and co-founder of Abundant Life Worship Center, a non-denominational fellowship in Vallejo he established alongside his wife Tammie in 2013 after more than 25 years in ministry. A true social entrepreneur, Derry also serves in senior leadership at the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). A Marine Corps veteran with a Master of Education degree from the University of Illinois, his life embodies the conviction that faith and civic leadership are not separate callings — they are one. He serves as the local host for this gathering.