Sushi chef and restaurant owner Engin Onural believes he shares an important attribute with his generation: Innovation.
40 Under Forty: Bianca Rae
Weekend Anchor and Eye on the Desert Entertainment Reporter, CBS Local 2
CBS Local 2 anchor Bianca Rae loves the desert, noting that it doesn’t feel like a small town with so many incredible events and opportunities.
40 Under Forty: Rebecca Brown
Marketing and Public Relations Manager, The Living Desert
Rebecca Brown relocated to the desert from Louisiana 15 years ago and discovered her career path was not to have Broadway stardom after all.
40 Under Forty: Ashley Vertuno
Service Line Administrator — Orthopedics and Neurosciences, Desert Regional Medical Center
As a college undergrad, Ashley Vertuno nixed her original plan to become an orthopedic surgeon but chose to stay within the healthcare field on a management path.
A Generation of Leaders
These inventive achievers meld fresh ideas and a strong work ethic to help shape the valley’s future
Every four years, Palm Springs Life celebrates the Coachella Valley’s newest generation of up-and-coming inspirational stars.
40 Under Forty: Erin Scott
Director of Business Development, Integrated Wealth Management
Erin Scott is definitely making a name for herself as director of business development for Integrated Wealth Management, and with valley causes.
40 Under Forty: Christine Stein
Community Relations and Marketing Director, Leeds & Son Fine Jewelers, Baron & Leeds Fine Jewelers, and Rolex Boutique at South Coast Plaza
Christine Stein knows how to make jewelry shine as the community relations and marketing director for Leeds & Son Fine Jewelers.
40 Under Forty: Josh Zipperman
Senior Associate, Burke-Rix Communications
Since his arrival in the desert six years ago, Josh Zipperman has had many accomplishments and positive impacts on the community.
40 Under Forty: Ashlee Ciora
Vice President of Travel Industry Sales, Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Ashlee Ciora has traveled to Europe 33 times, has been to 34 U.S. states, and visited 30 countries on four continents, with a goal of ultimately traveling to six of the seven continents.
40 Under Forty : Ezekiel Bonillas
Vice President of Entrepreneurship, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership and Director, Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center
A Coachella Valley native, Ezekiel Bonillas cares about making the community a better place, as well as turning visions into reality.