Maria Gamboa

Maria Gamboa, finance director for the City of Henderson, Nevada, has contributed to award-winning initiatives—including Henderson’s receipt of the Malcolm Baldrige Award for Performance Excellence, the What Works Cities Gold designation from Bloomberg, and GFOA’s Triple Crown Award. Maria prioritizes mentorship and supports employee development. Assistant Director of Finance David Weiser shared, “Maria's meticulous attention to detail and forward-thinking approach have been invaluable in ensuring that public funds are managed responsibly and that city services continue to be delivered to the community effectively.” 

Nominated by David Weiser, assistant director of finance, City of Henderson, Nevada