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The Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Mara Walls as our new Member and Community Engagement Coordinator. In this role, Mara will help strengthen relationships with our members, support Chamber events and programs, and serve as a key connection between the Chamber and the local business community. Her enthusiasm for building meaningful relationships and creating positive member experiences makes her a wonderful addition to our team, and we look forward to the energy and perspective she will bring as we continue to serve and support businesses throughout Santa Cruz County. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Mara is deeply committed to the community that has shaped her life. With more than 15 years of experience building relationships, fostering partnerships, and serving others across customer service, health and wellness, community outreach, and event coordination, she has built a career centered on creating meaningful connections and strengthening the community she proudly calls home. Throughout her career, Mara has connected individuals, businesses, and organizations to foster collaboration, coordinate impactful events, and advance initiatives that strengthen the Santa Cruz region. Her work has helped bring people together around shared goals, expand community engagement, and create opportunities that support local businesses, organizations, and residents. Known for her collaborative approach and genuine commitment to service, she is passionate about creating opportunities for people and organizations to connect, collaborate, and thrive. Grounded in her lifelong connection to Santa Cruz, Mara is passionate about championing the people, businesses, and organizations that make the community unique. She is dedicated to helping cultivate a vibrant, resilient future where collaboration, innovation, and community spirit continue to flourish. We are thrilled to welcome Mara to the Chamber team! Be sure to introduce yourself and give Mara a warm Chamber welcome when you see her at one of our upcoming events.
The Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Mara Walls as our new Member and Community Engagement Coordinator. In this role, Mara will help strengthen relationships with our members, support Chamber events and programs, and serve as a key connection between the Chamber and the local business community. Her enthusiasm for building meaningful relationships and creating positive member experiences makes her a wonderful addition to our team, and we look forward to the energy and perspective she will bring as we continue to serve and support businesses throughout Santa Cruz County.
Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Mara is deeply committed to the community that has shaped her life. With more than 15 years of experience building relationships, fostering partnerships, and serving others across customer service, health and wellness, community outreach, and event coordination, she has built a career centered on creating meaningful connections and strengthening the community she proudly calls home.
Throughout her career, Mara has connected individuals, businesses, and organizations to foster collaboration, coordinate impactful events, and advance initiatives that strengthen the Santa Cruz region. Her work has helped bring people together around shared goals, expand community engagement, and create opportunities that support local businesses, organizations, and residents. Known for her collaborative approach and genuine commitment to service, she is passionate about creating opportunities for people and organizations to connect, collaborate, and thrive.
Grounded in her lifelong connection to Santa Cruz, Mara is passionate about championing the people, businesses, and organizations that make the community unique. She is dedicated to helping cultivate a vibrant, resilient future where collaboration, innovation, and community spirit continue to flourish.
We are thrilled to welcome Mara to the Chamber team! Be sure to introduce yourself and give Mara a warm Chamber welcome when you see her at one of our upcoming events.