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.
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Janae Amparan
Operations and Communications Manager
Contact: jamparan@nmaci.org
Janae Amparan graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Communication. Janae began her journey at ACI as a Policy Intern, Administrative Coordinator and is now the Operations and Communications Manager. Born and raised in Albuquerque, she has a deep admiration for her hometown and its characteristics. Janae would love to continue exploring New Mexico and enjoys traveling the world to create new experiences for growth.
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Selah Cantwell
Policy Intern
Contact: intern@nmaci.org
Selah Cantwell was born in Albuquerque and raised in several different cities around New Mexico and Florida including La Luz, Las Cruces, Cape Canaveral, and Albuquerque. She is currently studying Political Science and History at the University of New Mexico, and hopes to attend UNM's law school upon receiving her Bachelor's degree in 2021. She has a passion for public service, and enjoys traveling to new places and being outdoors during her free time.