Melissa builds capacity and growth through CIE’s volunteer mentor program by launching professional development opportunities.
Mike Skinner | Executive Director
Mike sets the strategic direction for the organization, develops and stewards strategic partners, and advocates for entrepreneurs in the margins of our rural communities.
Victor Ponce | North Cascades Program Manager
Victor provides training and one-on-one advising in both Spanish and English to emerging entrepreneurs and small businesses in Skagit County and the surrounding areas.
Cinthya Montero | Columbia Basin Business Advisor
Cinthya is a bilingual Business Advisor with a background in business management, passionate about helping underrepresented communities in the Columbia Basin achieve their entrepreneurial dreams through education, resources, and support.
Micah Jonet | North Peninsula Program Manager
Micah provides business advising, trainings and one-on-one counseling to existing Olympic Peninsula businesses.
Marisa Herrera, M.S.M.| Associate Director
Marisa serves as CIE’s Associate Director, which oversees internal operations, including client engagement, community partnerships, human resources, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and administrative processes.
Devin González | North Peninsula Business Advisor
Devin serves as a bilingual Business Advisor with a focus on Food Business and community outreach for the North Cascades region, offering one-on-one advising to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Fauzia Davis | Executive Assistant
Fauzia provides data integrity check by assisting business advisors in tracking client progress, scheduling, coordination, maintaining event calendars and technical support of events.
Manny Bonilla | Columbia Basin Program Manager
Manny provides training and counseling to budding entrepreneurs and businesses in Columbia Basin area.
