Rick London, Chief Executive Officer, rlondon@unitedwayslo.org, ext. 11

Rick is a longtime resident of the Central Coast and has been with United Way of SLO County since 1999, first serving as its finance director. He spearheads the organization’s professional leadership, planning and oversight and guides United Way’s focus on addressing our community’s most pressing needs by identifying collaborative groups and funding partnerships that can improve our local health and human service systems. In particular, he enjoys being involved with the Youth Board, Born Learning and Beginnings programs.

Rick has a degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from CSU Northridge. His passions include volunteering with the San Luis Obispo Foundation for Public Libraries, the Central Coast Book & Author Festival and the SLO County YMCA. He enjoys working the land and spending time with his family at their Nipomo home.

Charlene Rosales, Chief Operating Officer, crosales@unitedwayslo.org, ext. 14

Charlene, a resident of San Luis Obispo since 1985, has been with United Way of SLO County since 2004. She currently oversees the efficiency and delivery of services of the organization and manages its marketing and fundraising campaigns, including the ongoing cultivation of resources to fulfill the mission of United Way in the areas of education, income and health.

Charlene is a member of the SLO Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and serves on its Executive Committee, immediate past president of the Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo Daybreak and chair serving on the City of SLO Human Relations Commission. Her volunteer involvement also includes the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, I Care International and the SLO County YMCA. Charlene enjoys spending time with friends and family, including her long-time boyfriend and their two Labrador Retrievers.

 

Kara Edwall, Community Impact Coordinator, kedwall@unitedwayslo.org, ext. 16

After graduating from Cal Poly, Kara spent two years in AmeriCorps where she got to know the staff and inner workings of United Way of SLO County. She started her current position in 2007, managing United Way’s grant programs and special initiatives, and strives to bring an innovative approach to the community to better serve the needs of local individuals and organizations. When not in the office, Kara enjoys being outdoors and is an avid snowboarder.

Horace Morana, Resource Development Coordinator, hmorana@unitedwayslo.org, ext. 15

Horace started volunteering for United Way in early 2008 whenhe became a grant reader and later joined United Way’s Community ImpactCommittee. In June 2009 Horace became part of the resource development team as a paid employee. He is responsible for planning, organizing and managing local United Way workplace giving campaigns, including National Corporate Leadership (NCL) campaigns and the California State Employees Charitable Campaign (CSECC).

Horace has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Cal Poly. Before joining United Way, he enjoyed a 30-year career in sales and marketing. He has always had a passion for libraries and is on the board of the Foundation for San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries.

Rachel Cementina, Program Assistant, rcementina@unitedwayslo.org, ext. 10

As Program Assistant, Rachel’s current focus at United Way is coordinating the Youth Board and using her technical and marketing know-how to oversee the office’s social networking efforts. Though born and raised here in San Luis Obispo, she spent several years in Southern California, where she received a degree in Business Administration from Biola University. In 2008, she returned to San Luis Obispo to join United Way as a member of the Central Coast Volunteer Corps, and now continues her work full-time. In her free time, she enjoys working with the youth at her church, line dancing, and spending time with her friends.

Dominique Simonian, Bookkeeper, dsimonian@unitedwayslo.org, ext. 13

Dominique has been with United Way of SLO County since 2007. As Bookkeeper, she is responsible for tracking and entering donations, paying out designations and other office finance activities. Dominique is active in many volunteer activities including the Arroyo Grande High School Band Boosters and the AGHS Robotics Club. She has lived in Shell Beach since 1994 with her husband, Lonny, and son, Joseph.