Get to Know the CASA Team: Shacara Gamboa, Manager of Association Services
Shacara manages a full spectrum of both financial and administrative functions on behalf of CASA. In her role, Shacara performs the roles of accounts receivable and payable, budgets, banking, recordkeeping and office management. She also supports membership strategy, onboarding and retention as well as helping with conference planning and leading our Human Resources workgroup. Joining the CASA team in 2023, Shacara brings a background as the Director of Operations in the emergency restoration and construction industry, managing administration and financials. She also has five years of experience in Hospitality Management and strives to exceed customer service expectations. Shacara holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from California State University of Monterey Bay.
Shacara beyond the office:
- What's your favorite animal, and is there a reason behind it?
I’m partial to English Bulldogs because we have a four-year-old named Oakley. He has a huge, stubborn personality but is also the biggest love bug and the cuddliest member of our family.
- What is the last show you binge-watched?
I recently binge-rewatched the first season of House of the Dragon to prepare for the second season, which unfortunately ended much too quickly! Now, I’m on the hunt for a new show recommendation to keep me entertained until the next season arrives in 2026.
- What is your go-to comfort food?
Having lived in Monterey for almost ten years, seafood is my go-to comfort food. I’ve been spoiled by the best clam chowder and seafood pastas—nothing in Sacramento can compete!
- If you could have a vacation house anywhere in the world, where would it be?
My family is from the Azores, and I have yet to make the trip to visit. I’d love a vacation house on the oceanfront there, so I could explore my roots and finally meet some of my relatives!
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