Contreras, Jenice

Education: MBA

What Guides My Decision Making: My decisions are guided by research, facts and the potential for greatest impact, always aligned with the desired outcome and informed by potential consequences.

First Thing I Do When I Start My Day: Thank God

What Motivates Me: I’m motivated by strong family values and a deep commitment to serving my community.

Most Important Leadership Quality: Compassion

If I Could Have Any Other Job: I would own a bed-and- breakfast.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment is being part of CentroVilla25, a long-awaited, visible presence for our community. It honors our ancestors and represents a phenomenal milestone for this generation.

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: My first job was at Corn Dog on a Stick — my first and last role in food service. In a small business, I learned the importance of being a well-rounded team player and leader, ready to step into any role as needed.