Growing Thoughtfully

Sept 30, 2026 Registration

Join us…

Growing Thoughtfully: Cocktails and Conversation on Housing Solutions for the Conejo Valley

An inaugural event hosted by Many Mansions

Growing Thoughtfully brings the Conejo Valley together for an engaged conversation about affordable housing and economic vitality in our growing communities. Come enjoy drinks, dining, and discourse with leaders, experts, and advocates from through the community, including:

Mayor Mikey Taylor, City of Thousand Oaks
Mayor Jeremy Wolf, City of Agoura Hills
Chris Allen, Incremental Development Alliance
Rick Schroeder, President & CEO, Many Mansions

This is a valuable opportunity to collaborate directly with neighbors and community leaders in the quest for solutions. We welcome you to join this exploratory discussion of how best to serve the future homes and livelihoods of Conejo Valley citizens.

Event Details  
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 
5:30 -8:00 pm 
Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center

Hors d’oeuvres and other delicious fare will be provided by DJ’s California Catering, a leading local business and longtime supporter of Many Mansions. All proceeds from this event will benefit Many Mansions’ extensive services for both adults and youth.

Come curious. Come engaged. Come ready to talk about solutions.   

Join us in raising a glass to the future!

Event Committee

Chris Daleiden

Neelima Firth

Crystal Evans

Fran Truman

Tim Wainwright

Local Host Committee

Linda Braunschweiger, CEO, Housing Trust Fund Ventura County

Andrea Gallahger, President & CEO, Senior Concerns

Janet Garufis, President & CEO, Montecito Bank and Trust

Supervisor Jeff Gorell, Ventura County Board of Supervisors

Armando Jaquez, VP of Lending Market, Bank of America

Sean Leonard, Managing Principal, S.L. Leonard & Associates

Kylie Park, Associate Vice President Global Corporate Affairs, Amgen

Commissioner Charles Sandlin, Ventura County Planning Commission

Mike Silacci, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Ventura County Community Foundation

Dr. Julius Sokenu, CEO, Moorpark College

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