MBEP NEWS

Maure Gildea

Maure is driven by a passion for human rights and a commitment to promoting equity for underrepresented and underserved populations. With a Master of International Affairs from...

Jahyzanna Wieder

Born and raised in Monterey County, Jahyzanna has always wanted to make a difference in her community. Coming from a multicultural background, her mother being Panamanian and...

Matt Huerta

With over 23 years of experience in Affordable Housing and Community Development, Matt Huerta advises and supports affordable housing and community development initiatives aimed...

Lavera Alexander

Lavera Alexander is an experienced strategist and facilitator focused on agile performance and transformative impact within the nonprofit sector. Her extensive background in...

Tahra Goraya

Tahra Goraya is the President and CEO of Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP), a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to a more resilient and inclusive economy across...

Bonny Simi

Bonny Simi is Joby Aviation’s President of Operations. Prior to joining the team at Joby, Bonny held several operational and strategic roles at JetBlue within Flight Operations,...

Francine Rodd

Francine Rodd has been the Executive Director for First 5 Monterey County (F5MC) since January 2004. The vision for F5MC is to ensure that all children reach their unique...