Acerca de Microenterprise Collaborative

NUESTRO EQUIPO

La Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland Southern California está dirigida por un Director Ejecutivo y un Consejo de Administración que representan a instituciones financieras, organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro, programas para pequeñas empresas y microprestamistas que se dedican a mejorar el desarrollo de las pequeñas empresas en el interior del sur de California.

Consejo de Administración

• MICHELLE SKILJAN

  Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
  University Advancement Team
  Universidad Estatal de California en San Bernardino

• CLEMENTE MOJICA

  President and CEO
  Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services

• LISA KIPLINGER-KENNEDY

  Regional Director, Business and Entrepreneurship
  Barstow College

• BRANDON SELLERS

  V.P. Community Development
  AmPac Capital Empresarial

• CHRISTINE SANCHEZ

  Business Development Officer
  Accessity, Southern California

• JACKIE MELENDEZ

  Asst. City Manager
  City of Chino

• DAMON SANTOS

  President
  Tribeca Business Services

• APRIL LEWIS

  Commercial Loan Officer
  CDC Financiación de pequeñas empresas

• JOSIAH BRUNY

  CEO/Founder
  Music Changing Lives

• CINNAMON ALVAREZ

  A19 Artisan Lighting
  President & CEO

• DONNELL LAYNE

  Moreno Valley College
  Project Director, Dept of Education STEM Program

• JACKIE SCOTT

  IE Women’s Business Center
  Director

• KATHERYN GUTTIERREZ

  Endeavor Bank
  SVP, Senior Relationship Manager Team Lead

Director Ejecutivo,

Pamela Deans has been at the helm of the Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland Southern California as the Executive Director since January 2022. Her extensive background showcases years of dedicated leadership in workforce development, which she effectively leverages to drive economic growth and community empowerment. 

Pamela currently serves as a member of the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board's Economic Development Business Resource Committee and as Chair of the San Bernardino County Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) coalition. She previously chaired the Business and Community Leaders Outreach Committee for Thrive Inland SoCal (California Jobs Forward initiative) for two years. 

She served ten years as Center and Regional Director for the Center for Employment Training, consistently propelling the center to rank among the top-performing vocational training centers in California. Pamela secured significant grants, including a $1 million Department of Labor grant for the WANTO (Women in Apprenticeships and Non-Traditional Occupations) program, providing full scholarships for women. She introduced innovative programs such as the Apprenticeship Readiness program with the North American Building Trades Union, as well as "Weld-Like-a-Girl" and "Green-is-the-NEW-Pink" to encourage women’s participation in trades. 

Pamela is a member of NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) and has served as an elected secretary for SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management), consistently participating in committees focused on enhancing quality of life in the Inland Empire.

With 15 years as an Airline & Travel Instructor for the International Air Academy, Pamela played a crucial role in helping hundreds achieve careers in the airline industry. She also held leadership and training positions with American Airlines and American Express Travel, and owned her own travel agency, amassing global travel experiences that have deepened her appreciation for the Inland Empire.

Awards & Recognition: 

• 2025 Woman of Achievement Award, presented by Senator Eloise Reyes
• 2024 CAMEO Entrepreneur Ecosystem Award for Connector 

Pamela’s career is marked by her entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to empowering women, and dedication to building resilient, inclusive communities throughout Southern California.

Program Assistant

Guadalupe Duran joined Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland Southern California in 2024. In her role, she ensures programs are current and effectively implemented while collaborating with Cities & Chambers in Southern California to broaden the organization’s impact.

Guadalupe plays a pivotal role in strengthening the regional ecosystem for small business development. Her efforts aim to empower micro-businesses—those with fewer than five employees—which constitute 90% of businesses in the region and provide significant employment opportunities.

In addition to her nonprofit work, Guadalupe has an impressive background in higher education admissions. She spent three years at the Center for Employment Training, a vocational technical school in Colton, California, and four years at UEI College's Riverside Campus. During her tenure, she consistently excelled as a top representative, meeting and exceeding her goals.

Guadalupe’s passion for student success and small business development underscores her dedication to fostering growth and opportunity within her community.