Staff Members

Eric Arias proudly serves as the Vice President of Program Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for United Way of Central Eastern California. Since 2020, Eric has

Don Harris is an invaluable member of the United Way of Central Eastern California team, bringing with him a diverse skill set that has evolved over the

Karla Chiquetes joined United Way of Central Eastern California in December of 2019. Karla started as our Family Life Educator, but was quickly promoted to Office Manager

As the Director of Program Development at United Way of Central Eastern California, Amelia leads innovative program initiatives and collaborates closely with leadership to support grant writing,

Sofia recently joined United Way of Central Eastern California in August 2022. She was born and raised in El Salvador. Sofia graduated from the University of California,

Esther Peinado joined United Way of Central Eastern California in July of 2022. Esther earned her BS in Liberal Arts from Cal State University of Bakersfield. As

Jacky joined United Way of Central Eastern California in 2021. During her undergraduate experience, she volunteered with various student-led nonprofit organizations where she gained a passion for

Jailene Cortes recently joined United Way of Central Eastern California in August 2022. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in Political Science

Bristol joined United Way of Central Eastern California in August of 2024.  She is a mom of two beautiful daughters and a wife to her loving husband.

Karla Garcia joined United Way of Central Eastern California in July of 2022. Karla earned her BA in Communications and Public Relations from Cal State University of