Coleman, Elizabeth (Merced)
Elizabeth is the Program Manager for the AAPI Strong California program. Prior to joining the chamber, Elizabeth worked at Maxim Healthcare Services, a leading healthcare provider, as a Field Support Associate for the Respite Department. Preceding Maxim, Elizabeth became a lead Student Account Assistant for the Student Financial Services Dept. at Fresno Pacific University, where she developed her communication, administrative and customer service skills. Elizabeth Coleman (Merced), a proud Fresnan, now joins the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce to help and to serve the AAPI small business community.
Navarro, Sonia Dueñas
Sonia is the Director of the Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC) Southwest Region. Her role includes overseeing the strategic direction and management of activities to ensure the effective implementation of the SBTRC program. Prior to this role, Sonia served as a Program Development Officer with the Sacramento MBDA Export Center to develop project activities, initiatives, and partnerships with organizations and subject matter experts to help Minority Business Enterprises succeed in both trade, and exports to foreign markets. Prior to working with the small business community, Sonia worked in a civic leadership nonprofit supporting strategies within economic development and the 21st Century Workforce. Sonia is a graduate of Columbia University with a Master of Public Health in Sociomedical Sciences, and a certificate concentration in Health Policy and Practice. Sonia earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from California State University, Sacramento.
Tate, Stacey
Stacey is an MBDA Business Development Specialist for the CalAsian Chamber of Commerce. Her experience includes industries from legal, real estate and business and economic development. Prior to joining the Chamber, Stacey worked for the Northern California Small Business Development Center where she helped lead the Regional programs for small businesses. Stacey is passionate about making a positive impact and cultivating meaningful relationships in her AAPI and small business communities and one way is through volunteer work as a Board Member of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) – Greater Sacramento Chapter.