ACI’s staff has exceptional experience working with and in New Mexico government, giving us the expertise and influence we need to effect positive change in our state policies.
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Rob Black
President & CEO
Contact: rblack@nmaci.org
Born, and raised in New Mexico, Rob Black brings over eighteen years of experience and leadership in public policy, advocacy and economic development to his role as the President/CEO of the New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry.
Prior to joining ACI, Black was Senior Director for Community Relations at Pacific Gas and Electric of California, one of the largest combined gas and electric utility companies in the country. During his tenure, he ran the company’s $28 million annual charitable and community initiatives, volunteer programs and professional sports sponsorships.
Black previously led the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, a 1,000 member nonprofit trade organization supporting the interests of the San Francisco Bay Area restaurant industry. Prior to that, Rob lobbied and advocated for the business community as the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s Vice President for Public Policy. Black also served on the board of directors for both SF Made, a non-profit organization working to build and support a vibrant manufacturing sector in San Francisco and SF Travel, San Francisco’s travel and tourism association.
Black holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of New Mexico (go Lobos!), and a juris doctorate from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Prior to his lobbying and advocacy work, Black worked internationally supporting democratic transitions in countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America and was the National Director for Special Projects for the Screen Actors Guild in Los Angeles.
Nicole Lucero
Director of Business Development and Member Relations
Contact: nlucero@nmaci.org
Nicole Lucero is an Albuquerque native. She studied political science and history at the University of New Mexico, and during her undergraduate studies, she interned at the New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry. Upon the completion of her internship, Nicole was invited to begin her career with ACI. Outside of work, Nicole is working toward her master's in public administration at the University of New Mexico.
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Janae Amparan
Administrative Coordinator
Contact: jamparan@nmaci.org
Janae Amparan is currently a student at the University of New Mexico working towards a degree in Communication. Born and raised in Albuquerque, she has a deep admiration for her hometown and its characteristics. Upon graduation Janae would love to continue exploring New Mexico and what it has to offer. Outside of school, Janae enjoys creating new experiences for growth as well as traveling.