Geovanny Ragsdale
Geovanny Ragsdale is leading and fostering relationships on behalf of the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley as our newest Chief Executive Officer. She is a dedicated leader with substantial experience in community relations and non-profit management. Geovanny has led a number of teams and organizations around the world. Her passion is fueled by her mission to create value and make a difference for others.
Geovanny worked internationally for ten years to advance educational programs in the areas of entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system. She is also a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and has led fundraising teams and initiatives to affect the mission of higher education and health care. She is an alumna of Leadership Chattanooga Class of 2014 and is concluding her Leadership Simi Valley program as a member of the Class of 2020. She is passionate about education and helping others, which is evident as she was honored with a Paul Harris Fellow in 2020 for her service to her newest community of Simi Valley.
A native to California, Geovanny holds a Master of International Business Administration from EAE Barcelona, Spain and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and International Business Management from La Sierra University in Riverside, California.
For Geovanny, the BGCWV opportunity is an honor:
“I am very honored and excited to join the family at the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley. I look forward to furthering the mission as we inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible adults.”
Geovanny has been married for almost twelve years. She lives in Simi Valley with her husband, Johnnie, and their two dogs, Hatchi and Luna. In her free time, she loves to hike, cook, and serve her community in meaningful ways.