Laura James CEO At CVEP

The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership has taken the ‘Interim” tag off the title, and installed Laura James as the CEO.

She has been serving as Interim CEO since early summer 2024.

Laura James has been with CVEP since 2014, serving as Vice President of Innovation prior to her  ascent to the top of the organization.

Laura James  has an MBA from Auburn University, a  certificates in Nonprofit Management from the University of California Riverside, and Information Systems Management from Auburn University, and Economic Development as a graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute. 

Laura James has also earned the prestigious Certified Economic Developer credential from the International Economic Development Council in 2022;  Fewer than 40 people in California are  Certified Economic Developers.

James is active in numerous volunteer and leadership positions in the region, including roles on the Desert Regional Medical Center Governing Board, The Desert Sun Editorial Board, LifeStream Blood Bank Board, and Health Assessment and Research for Communities (HARC) Board.

Laura James, CEO of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership.

Photo from the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership Nov 19th 2024