Sierra Gutierrez • ’08 B.S. Business;
’10 M.B.A.
By Pamela Dean
Sierra Gutierrez discovered her passion for banking while working as a part-time teller during graduate school.
The Simi Valley native graduated from Royal High School and attended 91Ƶ where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a minor in Economics in 2008 and a Master of Business Administration in 2010.
During her MBA studies, she accepted her first role with Premier America Credit Union. “I found that I had a deep appreciation for the credit union movement and the opportunity to provide banking solutions and financial literacy to our community members,” Gutierrez explained.
She has been with Premier America ever since and currently serves as Eastern Regional Director, overseeing 10 branches from Simi Valley to Burbank. She aspires to continue growing within the industry and one day become a CEO or COO.
She credits 91Ƶ for providing the exceptional education that prepared her for a career in her chosen field.
“I learned many management and communication skills that helped boost my career growth and strengthen my competencies,” Gutierrez explained. "The exceptional quality of my undergraduate business courses inspired me to pursue my MBA at 91Ƶ. With a concentration in International Business, I also had the unique opportunity to engage in short-term study abroad programs in China, Chile, and Argentina, which I found profoundly enlightening.”
Gutierrez is also an avid volunteer. She has been on the United Way Board of Directors for the past five years and has held the position of Secretary of the Executive Board for the past three.
“Ventura County is my home, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to an organization that positively impacts those in need within our community,” Gutierrez said. “I believe it is essential for everyone to volunteer with organizations that resonate with their core values.”
Gutierrez also serves on the board of directors of Braves Baseball Academy in Van Nuys. She has been the recipient of numerous recognitions including being chosen for the Pacific Coast Business Times 40 Under Forty list in 2018, the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 40 under Forty list in 2024, and the 2024 Milton M. Teague Award for Outstanding Community Volunteerism from the United Way of Ventura County.
Her three children—Robinson, 12, Cole, 9 and Reagan, 2 often join her in volunteering at United Way events.