Carlos Leija

Carlos Leija is an accomplished leader in fundraising and program development, currently serving as the Associate Vice President of College and Program Development at California State University, Fullerton since November 2018. In this role, Carlos provides innovative leadership and strategic direction for major-gift fundraising initiatives and oversees the university's first comprehensive campaign. Prior to this position, Carlos served as Chief Development Officer at the Orangewood Foundation, managing all fundraising functions, and held various roles at California State University, Fullerton, including Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Director of Development. Carlos's earlier career includes serving as a Doctor of Chiropractic at Holland Chiropractic. Educationally, Carlos holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from California State University, Fullerton.