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Zaneta Encarnacion is serving in her first term on the board, joining in March 2023. An executive leader with more than 17 years of experience in government and nonprofit leadership, Zaneta has demonstrated success in inspiring people and personalities toward meaningful outcomes. She is currently the Chief of Staff and Foundation Executive Director at the Southwestern Community College District She is driven by a passion and belief in the importance of working with communities to identify best strategies and solutions for addressing issues and advancing causes. Her leadership is guided by values rooted in humility, conviction, and the belief that creating spaces of belonging can move mountains; and the understanding that dismantling systems of oppression is work that requires courage, persistence, rest, and intentional efforts to anchor work in the value of the collective humanity.

Zaneta is a doctoral candidate at USC, and holds a M.S. in Public Administration from National University, as well as a B.S. in Public Administration from the University of Phoenix.