by élite Magazine | Jun 22, 2026 | Cover Story
KEN STRIPLIN: Leading Santa Clarita Forward If you’ve attended a community event, listened to a City podcast, visited one of our parks or enjoyed one of the many amenities that make Santa Clarita special, you’ve experienced the impact of City Manager Ken Striplin’s...
by élite Magazine | Apr 28, 2026 | Cover Story
A Life of Purpose Dr. Robert “Jack” Casey and the Heart of Emergency Medicine In every community, there are individuals whose work quietly shapes the lives of others in profound and lasting ways. In Santa Clarita, one of those individuals is Dr. Robert “Jack” Casey, a...
by élite Magazine | Feb 23, 2026 | Cover Story
Leading With Strength and Stewardship Brandon Barclay Chief of Police for City of Santa Clarita By the time Brandon Barclay stepped into his role as Chief of Police for the City of Santa Clarita, he was already a familiar and trusted presence within the community....
by élite Magazine | Dec 23, 2025 | Cover Story
A New Era of Culinary Excellence at the Cusumano iCUE Where Education, Innovation, and Community Come Together In Santa Clarita, a state-of-the-art culinary education facility continues to set the standard for innovation and opportunity: the Diana and Gary Cusumano...
by élite Magazine | Oct 28, 2025 | Cover Story
Nourishing the Community: SCV Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels Program The Bella Vida campus of the SCV Senior Center is more than just a gathering place for older adults—it’s a hub of compassion, care, and connection for the entire Santa Clarita community. While many...
by élite Magazine | Aug 15, 2025 | Cover Story
A Legacy of Clarity and Confidence: Ivy Pierson 25 Years of Financial Guidance For more than two decades, Ivy Pierson has quietly built one of Santa Clarita Valley’s most trusted financial advisory firms. As President and Founder of Pierson Wealth Management, Ivy...
by élite Magazine | Jun 19, 2025 | Cover Story
From Space to the House: Congressman George Whitesides’ Mission to Serve CA-27 Before he was representing California’s 27th District in Congress, George Whitesides was a kid captivated by the cosmos. Growing up, he poured over astronaut biographies, dreamed of rocket...
by élite Magazine | Apr 28, 2025 | Cover Story
Dr. Louie-Marc Contreras: A Leader in Surgical Excellence At Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital “I see surgery as a sacred privilege bestowed by the universe—a calling to heal people in their most vulnerable moments.”- Dr. Contreras. Dr. Louie-Marc Contreras has recently...
by élite Magazine | Feb 21, 2025 | Cover Story
BILL MIRANDA A Dedicated Leader of Santa Clarita Bill Miranda has long been a pillar of leadership in Santa Clarita, dedicating his career to public service, economic growth, and community engagement. As Mayor of Santa Clarita, he has played a significant role in...
by élite Magazine | Dec 18, 2024 | Cover Story
Breaking Barriers: Suzette Martinez Valladares and the Historic Rise of Women in the California Senate Suzette Martinez Valladares, a prominent figure in California politics, continues to make waves as a State Senator representing the 23rd District. A trailblazer in...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Oct 28, 2024 | Cover Story
Shauna Hoffman – Advocate For Collies and Community Shauna Hoffman is a woman of many talents. She’s a travel agent, therapist, podcast host, speaker trainer, and a devoted mother, grandmother, and wife. A through and through SCV native, Shauna and her husband...
by Samantha Bushman | Aug 27, 2024 | Cover Story
A Century of Grace: Bobbie Stephens’ Remarkable Journey Bobbie Stephens met her now-husband, John, at church in 1995. At that time, both were happily married with children, leading fulfilling lives. Bobbie had recently embarked on a quest to find a specific Queen Anne...
