Meet Our New Marketing Manager: Building Stronger Bridges for Our Community
by Administrative Team
We’re excited to welcome Laura De La Rosa, our new Marketing Manager who joins us with a strong background in strategic communications, brand development, and collaborative engagement.
Laura’s expertise in marketing and communications will help us better serve both our members and contract vendors in a number of ways, including clearer communication about contracts and savings opportunities, more accessible tools and resources, stronger visibility to promote contract offerings, and coordinated campaigns for outreach and engagement.
You can learn more about Laura below. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!
Laura De La Rosa, Marketing Manager
Work Life:
How did you get into marketing?
— From a young age, I was fascinated by commercial messaging—how companies crafted their stories and leveraged sponsorships to build brand awareness, especially in sports. That curiosity eventually led me to discover communication studies as a field of study. While pursuing my degree, I found my niche in sports marketing, and it’s been a passion of mine ever since.If you could change one thing, professional or personal, what would that be?
— I would change when I went to college. Due to COVID, I was not able to finish my internship with United Way of Southern New Mexico.What are you most excited about with your move to Mohave?
— The culture change is what excited me the most. To hear how everyone is very supportive of one another, not just in their professional life but their personal as well.Personal Life:
Kids?
— I have one son, Trevor Henry, who is the light of our lives. You can usually find us spending time together in the pool or out on the football field.Pets?
— I have one grumpy old man that kept me on routine during COVID. He is a mini schnauzer/mini poodle mix. He goes by many names Macka-Macka, Sh-macks, Macky boy. His name is Malcom, but we generally just call him Mack.Dream vacation spot?
— My dream vacation spot will always be Sedona. It’s a place I love to return to, and it’s especially meaningful because I got married there. Every time I visit, I leave feeling refreshed and recharged—ready to dive back into life at home in Tucson.
You Asked, We Listened!
by Compliance Team
Thank you for your feedback in our recent survey. You told us the cover letter wasn’t giving you the details needed for faster processing, so we redesigned it to make the most important information clear and easy to find at a glance.
The new cover letter highlights key details for both members and contract vendors.
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For Contract Vendors |
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Contract-covered amounts vs. non-contract items. |
Amounts subject to the administration fee vs. items not subject to fees. This valuable information will support your reconciliation reporting by allowing you to quickly identify any items on the Purchase Order that are not subject to the administration fee. |
What else will you find on the revised cover letter?
- Member and contract vendor details
- Contract price files used in Mohave’s verification
- Contract link to our website
- Purchase order information
- Contact information
We’re excited to roll out these improvements and make it easier for you to find the information you need quickly. If you have any questions, please reach out to Erin Gordon, erin@mesc.org, (928) 718-3216.
ASPIN Members Explore Fresh Ideas
by ASPIN Team
Last month, a focus group of Mohave members joined ASPIN and Shamrock Foods representatives on a tour of the Taylor Farms Southwest Processing Facility in Tolleson. This facility is essential to processing, packaging, and delivering fresh, ready-to-eat produce to local customers, including schools. With fields in Yuma, Arizona, and Salinas, California, Taylor Farms is a reliable year-round vendor for Shamrock Foods.
Members toured the facility to see firsthand how produce is washed, cut, packaged, and prepared for schools and foodservice. The tour culminated in a roundtable concentrated on innovative approaches in child nutrition programs. The result was focused on convenient meal packs and an increased variety of individually wrapped products. This process ensures our members not only learn about new possibilities but also contribute to the direction of future offerings.
We are grateful for the partnership with Taylor Farms and the commitment to listening to the needs of our members. Together, these efforts will support schools and the evolving needs of their feeding programs.
Mohave Vendors
You’re Invited!
Educational Webinar on How to Do Business with Tribal Agencies and Schools
by Engagement Team
Mohave Cooperative is pleased to invite our vendors to an exclusive, free webinar designed to help understand and engage with Tribal agencies and schools. This Mohave-hosted webinar is a unique opportunity to learn how to navigate procurement processes, build relationships, and successfully offer your products or services within Native communities with an experienced Mohave Contract Vendor.
Webinar: How to Do Business with Tribal Agencies and Schools
- Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
- Location: Online (Teams link provided upon registration)
What You’ll Learn:
- Relationship Building and Understanding
- Legal, Sovereignty, and Regulatory Considerations
- Economic and Workforce Development
- Funding, Grants, and Incentives
- Ethical and Cultural Sensitivity
- A Q&A segment at the end to answer your questions directly
Whether you’re a small business owner, contractor, or service provider, this webinar will give you the insights you need to connect with a growing and dynamic sector.
For additional questions, contact Nancy Colbaugh, Engagement Specialist at nancy@mesc.org.