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May 28, 2025
Inyo Supervisors Help Recognize ‘Woman of the Year’
Woman of the Year were (l-r) Inyo County Supervisors Trina Orrill, Scott Marcellin, Jeff
Griffiths, Will Wadelton, and Jennifer Roeser, as well as CAO Nate Greenberg and
County Counsel John-Carl Vallejo.
INDEPENDENCE, CA – Staff from Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil’s office and the Board of Supervisors took time Tuesday to recognize and congratulate Inyo County’s Woman of the Year, Victoria Figueroa.
Figueroa is one of seven individuals that the Senator named Woman of the Year for their respective counties in March, as part of her efforts to recognize extraordinary women throughout Senate District 4 during Women’s History Month. Supervisor Jeff Griffiths nominated Figueroa for the honor based on her decades of public service as an educator, leader, mentor, and volunteer.
In addition to being presented a California Senate Resolution, Figueroa was lauded for her compassion, strong work ethic, and unwavering commitment to the community.
Attending Tuesday’s meeting via Zoom, Senate District 4 District Director Landon Whitney praised Figueroa for her years of determined efforts to help those around her.
“Virginia is a tireless, compassionate advocate for our most vulnerable neighbors,” he said. “For 24 years, she served with IMACA Head Start, helping shape the lives of our youngest learners across Inyo and Mono counties. Her commitment to education continues today as a trustee on the Bishop Unified School District Board where she actively supports families and students, and regularly participates in District English Learner Advisory Committee meetings to help elevate the voices of English learners.
“Beyond education, Virginia provides food, shelter, and resources to those in crisis,” Whitney continued. “She volunteers with organizations like St. Vincent de Paul, Wild Iris, and Inyo350, and supports immigrant families through legal education events and emergency planning efforts. Virginia Figueroa is a quiet hero and a pillar of strength in our community.”
Supervisor Griffiths added that Figueroa’s connection with the Hispanic community has also helped the County to better communicate and include those individuals in local government and engage with them on important issues.
For her part, Figueroa expressed gratitude and an enduring love for the community.
“Thank you, everybody, for thinking about me for this very special award,” she said. “I just want to say that without being a member of the community, I wouldn’t be able to do anything I do. I love helping people … I love to be involved with everyone who needs help. That’s what I’m here for – to help anybody who needs it.”
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