Rosa Ponce de Leon

Rosa Ponce de Leon is an experienced law enforcement leader currently serving as Commander at the Santa Ana Police Department since February 2015, where responsibilities include managing field operations and fostering a healthy workplace culture. Previously, Rosa held roles such as Internal Affairs Inspector, focused on increasing transparency, and Police Sergeant, overseeing critical operations and mentoring upcoming leaders. Additionally, Rosa is the Founder and CEO of Empower to Bloom, Inc., specializing in leadership strategy and culture consulting aimed at building high-performance teams. Prior experience includes positions with Homeland Security, where Rosa enhanced resilience against threats and managed training programs for emergency responders. Rosa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA and an MBA from the University of Redlands.