Description

The Community Action Partnership's mission is to develop collaboration between non-profit organizations and the business community to impact and serve Mesa.  

We hope you will join us! 

Description: All Chamber members are invited to join us to maximize the impact of non-profit organizations in Mesa. Guest speakers share information each month, and attendees build relationships to support each other's service to our community. 

March Guest

John Meza, CEO and President, Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network

John Meza serves as the President and CEO of the Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network (AATN), leading statewide efforts to combat human trafficking through education, prevention, and victim support initiatives.

With over 30 years of experience in public safety, Meza previously served as Chief of Police for the Mesa Police Department, where he prioritized community engagement, public trust, and employee wellness. He was instrumental in implementing innovative programs, including the CompStat approach to data-driven policing, to enhance department effectiveness.

Before joining AATN, Meza held the position of Inspector General for the Arizona Department of Economic Security, overseeing efforts to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, waste, and abuse, while ensuring the security of all DES facilities.

Now leading AATN, Meza continues his commitment to public safety and victim advocacy, working to build strong partnerships and expand efforts to create an Arizona where no one is bought, sold or exploited

About AATN

The Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network is a collaboration of programs fighting the multi-dimensions of Human Trafficking.

Our programs cover a wide spectrum that address community education, public awareness, prevention, demand reduction, male engagement on the issue and the tourism and hospitality sector. It is through these activities that we hope to eliminate Human Trafficking in Arizona by raising awareness, reducing demand, and fostering prevention efforts with youth.

Our organization has passionate and committed team members who possess a wealth of knowledge and experience to bring awareness and foster community partnerships in Arizona.

Mission: Develop collaboration between non-profit organizations and the business community to impact and serve Mesa. Create and support action and impact driven opportunities for the greater good of the Mesa community. Promote active engagement and the development of strong relationships at both the personal and organization-wide levels. 

Objectives: Increase awareness of non-profit organizations as drivers of positive economic and social change. Create action-oriented events to unite non-profits and the business community. Identify and organize resources and actively match them with areas of need. Continuously expand the scope of interested organizations to further the reach and effectiveness of the committee. 

Invitation: Mesa Chamber members in good standing are welcome to attend each month's meeting. 

Facilitators: Committee Chairs: Merilee Baptiste, Executive Director - Midwest Food Bank; and David Scott, Market President - First Western Bank 

Staff Liaison: Bob Nelson, Director of Communications– Mesa Chamber of Commerce