Virginia’s Innovation Crossroads Alliance (VICA) held its 26th Annual Membership Meeting on October 29, 2026, at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center, gathering investors, board members, and regional leaders to celebrate another year of collaboration.
The Alliance was proud to honor Dr. Janet Gullickson, former President of Germanna Community College and former VICA Board member, as the 2026 Chairman’s Person of the Year. Board Chair Charlie Payne commended Dr. Gullickson for her years of dedicated service aligning higher education with economic development, expanding workforce training pipelines, and serving as a fearless voice and champion for women, diversity, and underserved communities.
As the centerpiece of the evening, VICA President Tom Scott connected regional workforce dynamics directly to the Alliance’s ongoing mission. Emphasizing that economic growth must benefit the entire community, Scott underscored that solving workforce challenges and building sustainable career paths requires regional partners, businesses, and educators to work closely together to ensure lasting success.
Virginia’s Innovation Crossroads Alliance thanks all members, investors, and regional partners whose continued dedication moves the community forward.