Our Team
Doug Erickson
Doug Erickson is the Executive Director of Santa Cruz Works and the founder of the Santa Cruz New Tech MeetUp. He has 30 years of executive level positions in companies such as Live Picture, WebEx, Cisco, SugarCRM, and Nanigans. He is also the co-founder of CruzHacks (HackUCSC) one of the largest hackathons in California. On any day when there is good surf or wind, you can find him surfing or kitesurfing.
Malina Long
Malina Long is the Director of Operations at Santa Cruz Works, where she ensures the seamless function and growth of the organization's high-impact programs and events. As a proud UC Santa Cruz alumna, former Executive Director of Your Future Is Our Business, and the daughter of Cambodian refugees, Malina approaches operations with both creative problem-solving and deep community commitment. She spends her free time enjoying the outdoors through snowboarding, hiking, and camping, and relaxing at home with her husband, Angel, and cat, Leche.
Malina will be on maternity leave from mid February 2026 to May 2026.
Alex Lund
EXCEL Program Business & Communications Assistant Intern
Alex Lund is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Santa Cruz, majoring in Literature with a History minor. Graduating in 2026, she is passionate about communications and is the New Media Director at UC Santa Cruz’s campus radio station, KZSC. In her free time she enjoys spending time at the beach, kayaking, and exploring new places.
Neil Erickson
Neil Erickson is Santa Cruz Works’ Project Manager - optimizing in brand marketing, SEO, and GEO. Over the past five years he has grown a small event company in Santa Barbara, ran a music studio, and established himself as a well known local musician. In his free time you can find him mountain biking, surfing, and playing music with other local musicians.
LeBaron Meyers
Santa Cruz Works Board Chair. LeBaron Meyers has had an eclectic career in investment management, radio and digital media/tech. She specializes and consults on business development, effective leadership and strategic communication. Her passion for the intersection of tech & humanity mirrors her love of business & yoga.