Mark Alabanza

Mark Alabanza is the inaugural Director of Human Resources at Mechoopda Casino, a position held since December 2023, where responsibilities include developing HR policies, procedures, and benefit offerings. Previously, Mark served as the Tribal Administrator for the Mechoopda Indian Tribe from November 2019 to March 2024, and has extensive experience in higher education spanning 15 years, with roles including Lecturer at California State University, Chico, Associate Director for Academic Personnel at California State University, Monterey Bay, and HR & Operations Administrator at Stanford University School of Medicine. Mark holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with Distinction from California State University, Stanislaus, a Master of Science in Management from Notre Dame de Namur University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Virginia.