PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY ERIC CEJA
Eric Ceja, 39
Director of Economic Development, City of Palm Desert
“I really love being able to talk about what makes the Coachella Valley such a special, unique place for me and being able to support efforts to improve quality of life here,” says Ceja, who has focused on affordable housing as a key issue during his 16 years working in local government. His efforts help create a measure of stability for individuals who work in the agriculture and service industries. “If they’re going to remain vital parts of the com