Los Angeles, January 31, 2022 – Leadership California has selected CCEE President and CEO Denise Gutierrez as a member of the Class of 2022 for its 2022 California Issues & Trends Program (CIT). This is a prestigious, yearlong program for women leaders from across the state of California. The California Issues & Trends Program provides focused programming for women leaders, exposing them to critical public and private sector issues and enhancing their competitive knowledge on California from state, national and global perspectives. It connects women leaders from across the state with each other and with top decision-makers, thought leaders and practitioners. It promotes creativity and innovation through the sharing of ideas and best practices. The 1,700 Alumnae of CIT are empowered to contribute more fully to California’s vision for the future and to the communities and companies in which they live and work. Leadership California began in 1991 with a dream to inspire, inform, and advance women leaders who would influence California’s future. It provides a critical pathway for successful women who care about advancement, achievement, and significance. These women are not only talking about change but plan to be part of making it happen. Alumnae serve on nonprofit boards and are knowledgeable appointees for state boards and commissions. For additional details concerning Leadership California, call (916) 588-3812. For additional details concerning the California Council on Economic Education contact Lexie Nguyen at (562)-533-3621. ### The California Council on Economic Education (CCEE) provides economic and financial literacy training and resources to K-12 teachers, students, and their parents—with a focus on underserved communities—throughout California in order to help them gain a real-world understanding of economics and personal finance, so they can make better decisions to compete and succeed in the global economy. Full Media Kit