Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) honoring Women’s History Month

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HONORING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

The Economic Development Collaborative would like to recognize Women’s History Month. This month is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the contributions of women throughout history. During this time and throughout the entire year, the EDC is committed to supporting women in achieving their business goals.

The EDC is proud to support the community by providing professional technical assistance in English and Spanish through our Small Business Development Center. Our NO-COST advising areas include:

  • Start-up Guidance
  • Marketing & Branding
  • International Trade
  • E-commerce & Social Media
  • Manufacturing Assistance
  • Legal Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • QuickBooks & Accounting
  • And MORE

If you need assistance with your business, please give us a call:

EDC Business Assistance Line 805.409.9159

EDC Service Commitment

 

At the Economic Development Collaborative, we are committed to fostering a thriving and prosperous community where every individual and business has the opportunity to succeed. We believe in creating an environment where all voices are heard, contributions are valued and potential is realized. By working together, we strengthen our region, empower innovation and build a future that benefits everyone.

 

Since 1996, we have remained a steadfast champion for economic growth and regional prosperity. We remain unwavering in our commitment to our mission: fostering a thriving economy where businesses, communities and leaders have the resources they need to succeed. Guided by our core values of being impact-driven, collaborative, authentic and responsive, we continue to strengthen economic resilience, expand opportunities and ensure a high quality of life across our region.

 

Recognizing Staff & Advisors

In recognition of National Women’s History Month, we would like to celebrate some of our advisors and staff! Click on the staff/advisor’s photo to read their full bio and learn more about their background.

Advisors

Click on the advisor’s photo to read their full bio and learn more about their background.

Luisa Arzate
Specialties: Marketing/

Sales, Social Media,

Fluent in Spanish

Tracy Beard
Specialties: Human Resources, Management Operations, Raising Capital

Elizabeth Cabral

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Specialties: Government

Contracts, Strategic

Planning, Sales

Deborah Deras

Specialties: Marketing/Sales, Social Media, Fluent in Spanish

Melissa Forziat

Specialties: Marketing/

Sales, Social Media

Erin Fredregill

Specialties: E-Commerce,

Marketing/Sales, Social

Media

Jocelyn Graf

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Specialties: Management

Operations, Strategic

Planning, Technology,

Fluent in Korean

Elizabeth Haffner
Specialties: Finance,

Human Resources

Shalene Hayman
Specialties: Finance

Sarita Jackson

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Specialties: International Trade, Strategic Planning, Fluent in Spanish
Siddhi Khara
Specialties: International

Trade, Marketing/Sales,

Fluent in Hindi & Gujarati

Sylvia Martini
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Specialties: Human Resources, International Trade, Marketing/Sales, Fluent in German

Wangari Njathi

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Specialties: Marketing/Sales, Social media, Fluent in Swahili

Lauryn Nwankpa

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Specialties: Social Media,

Marketing/Sales, Strategic

Planning, Management

Operations, Raising Capital

Jennifer Poole

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Specialties: International

Trade, Marketing/Sales,

Strategic Planning,

Management Operations

Marta Quintero

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Specialties: Finance, Strategic Planning, Fluent in Spanish

Simona Racek

Specialties: International

Trade, Fluent in Romanian

Juliana Ramírez

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Specialties: Finance,

Fluent in Spanish

Monika Rye

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Specialties: Finance, Raising Capital, Strategic Planning, Fluent in Spanish
Karen Scuncio
Specialties: International

Trade, Marketing/Sales,

Strategic Planning

Sonata Taman
Specialties: Growth

Strategies, Marketing/

Sales, Technology,

Fluent in French & Italian

Alicia Trelles-Duckett

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Specialties: Technology, Management Operations, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Fluent in Spanish
Staff
Click on the staff’s photo to learn more about their background.

Shelby Arthur

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Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast Coordinator

Alondra Gaytán

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Director of Strategic Relations

Stephanie González

Bilingual Marketing Assistant

Tiffany Hunsberger

Loan Relationship Specialist

Mariah Jeffrey

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Multi-Program Business Liaison and Outcomes Specialist

Jocelyn López

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Client Relationship Specialist

Vicki Meraz

Loan Program Assistant

Kelly Noble

Office Manager

Iriany Sánchez

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Uplift Community Engagement Coordinator

Tracie Schneider

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Communications and Marketing Manager

Vivian Vázquez

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Workforce and Economic Strategies Senior Associate

ABOUT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE

The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to enhancing regional quality of life through business development services and strategic initiatives that support the greater Ventura and Santa Barbara County area. Thanks to our countless partners, EDC’s business consulting, upskilling opportunities, low-interest lending and recovery resources are provided at NO-COST!

Get started today by calling our Business Assistance Line at 805.409.9159

Assistance is available in both English and Spanish

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