Estelle Saltzman had always intended to be a journalist, “but after taking a job with charismatic character Jean Runyon, I never looked back.” In 1976, the two formed The Runyon Agency later renamed Runyon Saltzman, which remains one of Sacramento’s premier creative agencies. Saltzman received awards from the Sacramento Metro Chamber, the Sacramento Public Relations Association and the National Association of Women Business Owners before retiring in 2017. She currently serves on the boards of Opening Doors and Restoration House. UC Berkeley