2025 Gold Pollie Award
Best Field Campaign: Republican
Suzette Valladares for Senate
Awards.
2025 Silver Pollie Award
Paid Field Program
Suzette Valladares for Senate
2025 Bronze Pollie Award
GOTV-Local
Suzette Valladares for Senate
2024 Gold Pollie Award
Overall Candidate Division: Best in Show
Suzette Valladares for Senate 2024
2023 Silver Pollie Award
Overall Candidate Division-Best Direct Mail Campaign: Republican
Suzette Valladares for Assembly 2022
Multi-Award Winning Business Owner. Political Graphic Designer. Creative Director.
I am an award-winning designer specializing in graphic design, political branding, and visual storytelling. I bring brands, messages, and ideas to life by helping individuals, businesses, candidates, and campaigns communicate in ways that are impactful, memorable, and visually compelling.
I grew up in Cameron Park, CA, where I first discovered my love for graphic design and using emerging technologies to connect with others. I began my college education at California State University, Sacramento, before transferring to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design.
My professional journey started in 2012 at Profile by Design in El Dorado Hills, where I served as both Graphic Designer and Studio Manager. There, I led a design team, spearheaded company rebrands, and worked across social media, web design, and marketing strategy. In 2013, I moved into the political space, joining the California State Assembly Republican Caucus as a Graphic Designer. I managed design needs for 28 Assemblymembers, producing mailers, brochures, websites, social content, and event collateral. In 2016, I became Digital Media Director at Meridian Pacific, where I designed campaign materials for a wide range of political clients over four and a half years. In 2021, I returned to the State Assembly in my current role, while also launching my own business, Elizabeth Hanretty Graphic Design.
Outside of work, I’m passionate about fitness, travel, cooking, and photography. I’m also a big fan of bourbon, pizza, and dominating in fantasy football—Go Pack Go! I live in East Sacramento with my husband, Ryan, our daughter, Ella, and our two dogs, Milo and Maverick.