Elishah Rebekah Perez, Stylist at Bella Rose Skin Studio Salon

Born in Atwater, CA on the Castle Air Force Base however grew up in Merced. I have been a dedicated independent self-employed worker since 2016 in the beauty industry. I started joining service clubs to give back to my community, then branched off to do community relations as well as finding a permanent home at Bella Rose Skin Studio Salon. I am extremely involved in my community and am a part of Atwater Rotary and Historic Downtown Atwater Clubs. I enjoy spending time with my family and engaging in outdoor activities like hiking, jogging, biking. I also excel in creating special events for nonprofit organizations and to help make our community grow.

Bryan Jackson is a local Public Relations and Marketing executive for Pearl Family Dentistry. He has over 7 years of marketing experience, is currently continuing his education in management, and is passionate about seeing local businesses succeed.

“Joining the Merced Hispanic Chamber of Commerce simply opened another door for me to assist our community in a more structured and focused manner no matter what shape that takes. My goal is to find local businesses who are just starting, or currently struggling, and give them the boost they need to thrive and be successful. This is only possible through the connections from the MHCC and their community driven team.”

 Born in Merced raised in Atwater Uriah is no stranger to doing big things in his community. In 2006 he created a mobile Dj business his junior year of high school. Graduating in 2007 from Buhach Colony his talents were soon recognized landing him on tour for some of the top artist that were out during that time. From 2006-2013 aside from throwing events in clubs/concerts he worked with the P.A.L program in Atwater. A program that catered to working with the youth on enrichment and recreational activities.   

In 2013 when Uriah met his wife and future son, he decided to leave the music scene behind and solely focus on his family. During this time, he worked at Centurion Supreme boats and after six months with the company, he was promoted to Department Supervisor. In 2016 he decided to step back on to the music scene and began holding club residencies in Merced County and its surrounding area. Then in 2017 he got the exciting news that his wife was expecting and decided to focus on his family. He then became a life coach working with The Haven, an adult day program in Atwater for clients with down-syndrome, autism, and other disabilities. He loved and enjoyed what he did, he always loved being the voice for others who needed someone in their corner to believe in them.  

                In 2020 after losing his job and all his events/gigs due to covid Uriah began a new journey of self-employment. From creating furniture out of old pallets, selling USB flash drives of his mixes to launching his own morning mix/talk show on a streaming service called Twitch. Uriah found remarkable success sharing his story of fighting depression and suicide with others during his mix/talk shows. It was with that success Uriah launched his company BlessUP Clothing LLC. The meaning behind his brand motivated him to keep telling his story with those going through similar events in their life. From then on, his morning mix/talk show landed him doing guest DJ spots on major radio stations in his area and beyond. 

In 2021 Uriah began to DJ mix shows on Fresno’s Mega 97.9, Reno’s Wild 102.9, Fresno’s Q97.1 and as the resident DJ of Splash and Dash Aqua Park in lake McSwain. Uriah continues to tell his story and use his light to encourage others. His BlessUP clothing line has seen great success both online and within Merced County. In August of 2021 he was voted into the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as a Board of Director. Having strong ties to his community through many years of being a DJ, Uriah looks forward to continuing making a strong positive impact on the Merced County community and its surrounding areas. 

                Going forward in 2022 Uriah’s goals remain the same: to make a difference, no matter how big or small. He continues to do mix shows for radio stations and will be back for his second year of residency at Splash and Dash Aqua Park. He continues to push his BlessUP clothing brand and will begin his new DJ residency at Ravello’s Event Center and The Dive Bar. Furthermore, Uriah also has plans for his very own clothing store on Main Street in Downtown Merced. Doors are expected to be open mid-April.

Born and raised in Merced, the second to the oldest out of six siblings, and a proud mother to an amazing daughter. She takes great pride being part of her community and loves giving back. Helping the youth and future leaders of the community to achieve their goals and assist them in any way she can. 

Currently the Work Based Learning Coordinator and College & Career Services Technician for Le Grand High School and MCOE (ROP). She helps students to prepare for entry-level employment within a career path. ROP/CTE students learn to work through practical experience. After basic classroom instruction, many students are placed at work sites throughout the community and are taught by skilled employers. With a background in Finance for the past 15 years. She has worked as a Financial Advisor for Wells Fargo, BBVA Compass Bank and HSBC International Bank. Prior to working in Finance, she worked for a year as a Certified Paralegal in Family Law. She previously also served as a Court Appointed Advocate for CASA of Merced County. 

 Geneva has been an Ambassador for the MCHCC since 2019 and President of the MCHCC Scholarship Foundation since March 2021 

“Making a difference is always possible, especially with persistence and dedication.”  

Gladys De La Mora. 

My name is Elena Gomez, I’m a former Community Relations Coordinator for a local Assisted Living
Community. I was born in raised in Madera and Fresno, where I volunteered for multiple non-profit
organizations and participated in community organized events. I took college courses while in High
School and graduated High School holding my Nursing Assistant Certificate and attended a trade school
to get my Medical Assistant Certificate with a focus on business and office management.
In 2014 I moved to Merced to pursue my career in a local Assisted Living Facility, where I quickly moved
up in the ranks and found myself soon thereafter working as the Community Relations Coordinator.
During my tenure as a CRC I found myself drawn, once again, to the non-profit sector, specifically with
the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. I attended a few events held by MCHCC and enjoyed them greatly
so when the opportunity came forward to work for MCHCC I jumped at the chance.
Life moved forward and I welcomed my first child, Willow, in February of 2020, right before the start of
a global pandemic. I had to make a very hard decision, as many stay-at-home parents do, and decided to
pause my career to care for my child and allow my spouse to further his career. A few short months
after making that decision, I reached back out to MCHCC for an ambassadorship as my best work is
working for my community, and I was greatly missing it!
I’m an avid angler, most weekends I can be found at a local lake, and I cannot wait to further share my
love of fishing with my daughter. Some of my favorite pastimes include reading, watching historic
dramas (think Downton Abbey), furthering my photoshop skills and spending time with my friends and
family. I’m a fourth generation Chicana and come from a very large family, filled with nurses,
entrepreneurs, laborers, businesswomen and athletes, (to name a few) all of us fulfilling the dreams of
our immigrant Great-Grandparents.