Tahoe Prosperity Center is a regional community and economic development organization – working in partnership with community and business leaders in Lake Tahoe to reach our goals of uniting Tahoe’s communities to strengthen regional prosperity.
Our all-volunteer board is comprised of leaders from local business, government, education, and non-profit organizations encompassing the entire Tahoe Basin.
Derrick Martin will be a new program manager focused on implementing the Envision Tahoe Prosperity Playbook and has an extensive background in entrepreneurship and managing his own businesses. He joins the TPC team with over 15 years of experience in growing successful organizations and leading initiatives spanning the US and across the globe, from South Korea to Uruguay. He has fostered industry knowledge in multiple sectors including software development, blockchain finance, education, manufacturing and biotechnology. A passion for the outdoors and devotion to Lake Tahoe’s community has Martin excited to contribute his diverse framework in support of his family, local businesses, and neighbors through the Tahoe Prosperity Center’s critical missions.
Evelyn Mejia Ronquillo is excited to join the Tahoe Prosperity Center team as the new office manager. She has over five years of experience as a division controller and office coordinator for a Reno-based landscaping company. Born and raised in Northern Nevada, the Lake Tahoe area has always been a staple in her life. Additionally, she is the current president of a local women’s choir. In her spare time, Evelyn enjoys participating in theater productions and supporting local artists. She looks forward to making a positive impact on the Tahoe Basin community.
