Blanca Zarate

Blanca Zarate has a diverse background in strategic development and management, with extensive experience in the nonprofit and educational sectors. At the University of California, Merced, Blanca served as Director of the Foundation Board, Interim Director of the Foundation Board, and Development Officer from January 2022 to June 2023. Prior roles include Strategic Partnerships Manager, Development & Recruitment Manager, and Recruitment & Administration Coordinator at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce between March 2014 and June 2021. Additionally, Blanca worked as College Bound Coordinator for Boys & Girls Clubs of America and held various administrative positions at Jumpstart. Educational credentials include a B.A. in Business Administration with a minor in International Studies from the University of California, Irvine.