Who We Are

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is a regional member-supported
nonprofit organization consisting of public, private, and civic entities located throughout
the counties of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz. Founded in 2015, our mission
is to improve the economic health and quality of life in the region.

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Meet Our Team Members

Our staff helps convene people to find solutions, catalyze new regional resources, and share best practices across the Monterey Bay region.

Tahra Goraya

President & CEO

Alia Elyas

Policy & Research Associate

Maure Gildea

Manager of Economic Development and Digital Equity

Jessica Gilden

Marketing & Communications Manager

Matt Huerta

Director of Housing & Community Development

Chris Mathura

Community Engagement Intern

Gilbert Ramos

Project Director, Health + Economic Mobility

Emily Valenzuela

Marketing & Communications Intern

Jahyzanna Wieder

Director of Operations

MBEP Advisors

Lavera Alexander
Senior Advisor,
strategy & development
Linda McGlone
senior advisor, health & housing
Marie Vasari
senior advisor, Communications
David Witkowski
Senior Advisor, broadband