The Chamber

Meet The Staff

The small team that runs Chamber programs, events, and member services day to day. Reach us at the office, or email anyone directly.

Our team

The people behind the Chamber

Executive Director
Meredith Maier
she/her
Maier is an active community member who serves on multiple non-profit boards and committees, including as the current president of Humboldt Made and as a business advisor with the NorCal Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She was appointed as a planning commissioner by the Eureka City Mayor in 2017 and is well-versed in tourism marketing and economic development serving on the board of the Eureka Visitors Center and the Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation. Maier earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
- meredithm@arcatachamber.com
- 707.897.6004 ext. 1
Operations & Event Manager
Gloria Baker
she/her
Gloria Baker was hired in November 2022 as the Arcata Chamber of Commerce’s Operations Manager. Her responsibilities include managing all day-to-day operations, engaging current and prospective members, coordinating events, social media management and so much more. She is the right-hand person of the Executive Director. Gloria also owns Hounds of Humboldt, which will be the first Indoor-Outdoor Dog Park and Taproom in Humboldt County. She also does website design and is a local event planner.
- Gloria@ArcataChamber.com
- 707.897.6004 ext. 2
Media Director
Zach Lathouris
he/him
Zachary Lathouris is a photographer and multimedia professional who has lived all over the United States and in Humboldt since 2013. He is passionate about covering live events (especially music), taking portraits of people, and direct action when it comes to community involvement. Zach graduated from Humboldt State University in 2015 with a Major in Broadcast Journalism and has worked in local radio, print, and broadcasting.
- Zach@ArcataChamber.com