Celebrating 15 Years of Impact: Meet the 2025 Salesforce MVPs
Fifteen years ago, we launched the Salesforce MVP program with one simple goal: to recognize the most passionate, knowledgeable, and generous Trailblazers in our community — those who go above and beyond to help others succeed.
Today, as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Salesforce MVP program, we’re proud to recognize a new class of inspiring leaders who continue that legacy of excellence. These individuals are product experts, mentors, community leaders, and connectors. They’re the people who answer your questions late at night, create the resources you turn to, and cheer you on as you grow in your Salesforce journey.
Table of contents
- What is a Salesforce MVP?
- Meet the 2025 Class of Salesforce MVPs
- Renewed Salesforce MVPs
- New Hall of Fame Salesforce MVPs
- 15 years of Trailblazer magic
- Want to connect with a Salesforce MVP?
- Keep the celebration going
What is a Salesforce MVP?
Salesforce MVPs are nominated by the community and selected based on their expertise, leadership, and generosity. They’re dedicated Trailblazers who don’t just use Salesforce — they help shape it by sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and giving back in meaningful ways. Each year, Salesforce MVPs are re-evaluated based on their continued contributions, and those who have sustained this impact for five or more years are inducted into the Salesforce MVP Hall of Fame.
With over 500 Salesforce MVPs and Hall of Famers recognized since the program began, the ripple effect of this community is felt across every region, industry, and product line.
Meet the 2025 Class of Salesforce MVPs
Please join us in congratulating the newest members of the Salesforce MVP community — our Class of 2025! This year, we’re thrilled to welcome 24 new Salesforce MVPs who exemplify what it means to do well and do good.
- Aaron Crear
- Abdelhakim Mouttaqui
- Christopher Ramm
- Christos Papadopoulos
- Erin Duncan
- Evan Ponter
- George Yoshida
- Guilherme Dornelas
- Ishrat Bhatti
- Janeen Marquardt
- Jennifer Ndlovu
- Mehmet Orun
- Miguel Carvalho
- Myra Wilson
- Nicole Pomponio
- Paul McCollum
- Piyusha Pilania
- Rob OBrien
- Rodrigo Daniel García Santander
- Shane Smyth
- Shari Carlson
- Silvia Denaro
- Tom Bassett
- Yosra Saidani
Each of these individuals has made a lasting impact through their community leadership, product expertise, and willingness to uplift others. Whether it’s running user groups, creating educational content, speaking at events, or mentoring fellow Trailblazers, this group continues to make the ecosystem stronger for everyone.
Renewed Salesforce MVPs
- Aaron Crosman
- Andre Van Kampen
- Andy Engin Utkan
- Angelica Buffa
- Ashvin Bhatt
- Asterisk Loftis
- Ben LaMothe
- Bill Kuehler
- Cassie Supilowski
- Chris Pifer
- David Carnes
- Emma Keeling
- Eric Praud
- Farah Sherif
- Frederique Mounier
- Gian Piere Vallejos Bardales
- Gordon Lee
- Hiroki Iida
- Janet Elliott
- Jeanette Jett
- Jenh Vo
- Joey Chan
- Johann Furmann
- Joseph Kubon
- Justyna Krajewska
- Jyothsna Bitra
- Kannan Narayanan
- Kapil Batra
- Kathleen Waterworth
- Katka Vokrinkova
- Kristi Brown
- Kuldeep Sharma
- Lilith Van Biesen
- Lukasz Bujlo
- M Hamza Siddiqui
- Maham Hassan
- Manoj Nambirajan
- Marilo Meta
- Mateusz Dąbrowski
- Mauricio Alexandre Silva
- Meera Nair
- Melissa Hill Dees
- Melissa Shepard
- Michael Grandel
- Michelle Hansen
- Nadina D. Lisbon
- Naoko Eiki
- Neha Nagori
- OBIDJON KOMILJONOV
- Oleh Mykytyn
- Pat McClellan
- Patricio Sapir
- Phaneendra Arigachetta
- Prag Ravichandran Kamalaveni
- Quratulain Tariq
- Rebecca Aichholzer
- Robert Sösemann
- Sam Wadhwani
- Sara Hernandez
- Shibu Abraham
- Skye Tyler
- Steve Simpson
- Swati Taunk
- Thierry Trouin
- Thiriyambaga Sarma Sothinathan
- Thomas Theunen
- Todd Halfpenny
- Toni V. Martin
- Tony Kirumba
- Vicki Moritz-Henry
- Warren Walters
- Yumi Ibrahimzade
- Zachary Banks
New Hall of Fame Salesforce MVPs
- Barb Dietz
- Blanca Leon-Carter
- Christine Marshall
- Cyril Louis
- Daniel Stange
- Doria Hamelryk
- Eric Smith
- Geoffrey Bessereau
- Jacob Brushafer
- Kathleen Lueckeman
- Lara Black
- Manish Thaduri
- Mariana Mazzeo
- Narender Singh
- Om Prakash
- Rafael Hernandez
- Takahito Miyamoto
- Tiffany Spencer
- Vickie Jeffery
- Zuzanna Jarczynska
15 years of Trailblazer magic
In honor of this milestone year, we also wanted to share a few fun facts about the Salesforce MVP Program:
- The first Salesforce MVP class launched in 2010 with just 10 members.
- Since then, we’ve honored over 500 Salesforce MVPs across more than 30 countries.
- Salesforce MVPs have collectively earned tens of thousands of Trailhead badges and certifications.
- Many Salesforce MVPs have gone on to launch nonprofits, build thriving businesses, and even become Salesforce employees—all while continuing to pay it forward.
The heart of the Salesforce MVP program is, and always has been, the people. Thank you to every Trailblazer who has ever nominated someone, mentored a peer, or contributed to the community in big or small ways.
Want to connect with a Salesforce MVP?
You can explore the full list of Salesforce MVPs and Hall of Famers in the Salesforce MVP Directory. Filter by region, product focus, or name to find someone who inspires you, and check out their Trailblazer Community profile to learn more.
Better yet — reach out! Ask a question, say congrats, or join a Community Group. Salesforce MVPs are active throughout the ecosystem and always happy to help.
Keep the celebration going
Head over to LinkedIn to watch our 15th Anniversary LinkedIn Live Celebration and hear from the team about what makes this program so special. Then, share your favorite Salesforce MVP memory or tag someone who has helped you on your journey using #SalesforceMVP.
Congratulations again to the 2025 class — and thank you to all Salesforce MVPs past and present for making our community a place where everyone can thrive.
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