Executive Committee

The Monterey Bay Drone, Aviation & Robotics Technology (DART) Initiative builds innovative pathways to meet Advanced Air Mobility’s growing workforce needs, supports the planning and development of critical infrastructure, and convenes stakeholders across industry, government, and education to unlock regional potential.

A global research university, UC Santa Cruz is part of the world’s most celebrated system of public higher education, and stands among the leading institutions of higher learning.The campus rests among redwood forests on former ranch lands above the city of Santa Cruz and the Pacific Ocean—both of which provide opportunities for study, research, and recreation.

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is a regional member-supported nonprofit organization consisting of public, private, and civic entities located throughout the counties of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz. Founded in 2015, MBEP's mission is to improve the economic health and quality of life in the region.