About IEGO

IEGO is a collaborative organization dedicated to fostering economic growth, driving innovation, and promoting opportunity across Southern California’s Inland Empire.

Industry
Clusters

IEGO strengthens Inland Empire industry clusters by delivering workforce-aligned economic analysis and strategic insights that support investment, modernization, and growth. We help companies navigate regional assets, talent pipelines, and public-private partnerships to compete and scale successfully.

Educators &
Workforce Leaders

IEGO partners with all 13 regional community colleges, workforce boards, and training providers to align programs with real-time labor market data. Our research supports responsive curriculum design, career pathway development, and stronger connections between education and industry demand.

Public &
Private Civic Partners

IEGO equips cities, counties, and regional partners with data-driven strategies that strengthen competitiveness and secure investment. Through cluster-based planning, grant implementation, and cross-sector coordination, we turn economic strategy into measurable regional outcomes.

Our Team & Advisory Network

Matthew Mena

Senior Director

Suzanna Sotelo

Career Education and Training
Coordinator

Kelby Sarti

Director of Economic Development

Alenny Cadag

Director of Administrative Services

Elena Reyes Martinez

Executive Administrative Assistant

Elizabeth Anderson

Marketing & Communications
Coordinator

Advisory Board

Karen Serrano

Vice President
Uplift San Bernardino

Ron Loveridge

Associate Professor – UC Riverside Former Riverside Mayor & Councilmember

Alenny Cadag

Dean College of Business & Public Administration CSU San Bernardino

Bill Blankenship

Vice President
Uplift San Bernardino

R. Michelle Decker

President and CEO Inland Empire Community Foundation