Part-time
Joel grew up in Calexico, California, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University. He began his career with the City of Menifee in economic development, driving business attraction, merchant assistance, and key public-private initiatives. Today, he serves as the Director of Business and Strategy at the Downtown San Diego Partnership, leading commercial district strategy, business and property-owner engagement, placemaking, and the revitalization of Downtown San Diego’s City Center into a vibrant Art and Design District. Through the Knauss School of Business MSRE program, Joel aims to expand his expertise in commercial real estate development and capital markets while driving large-scale urban revitalization and economic growth initiatives.