United Way

Governing Board of Directors

As of 11/17/2021


Matthew Rogers, Chair 2021-2023

Manager
UPS Stockdale Operations
3800 Sillect Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308


*Javier Lozano, Past Chair 2021-2023

Retired

Emily Duran, Vice-Chair 2021-2023

Chief Network Administration Officer
Kern Health Systems
2900 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308

*Jordan Kaufman, Treasurer 2021-2023

Treasurer and Tax Collector County of Kern
1115 Truxtun Avenue, 2nd Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301

 


Morgan Topper, Secretary 2021-2023

Chief Operating Officer
Dignity Health, Mercy Hospital Downtown, Mercy Hospital Southwest
2215 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301

 


Debra Watkins2020-2022

Alert Disaster Restoration
PO Box 20729
Bakersfield, CA 93309-0729

 


Dr. Vernon Harper 2021-2023

Provost/VP for Academic Affairs
California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway, Admin 100
Bakersfield, CA 93311


Dr. Timothy Fulenwider 2021-2023

Director of Instructional Support Services Division
BCSD
1300 Baker Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305

Jessica Grimes 2021-2023

Dean of Economic and Workforce Development
Kern Community College District
2100 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Ana Montenegro 2021-2023

 

Jaron Cramer 2021-2023

Development Officer
Hoffmann Hospice
4401 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311

Adrian Nevarez 2021-2023

Tasteful Selections
6001 Snow Road
Bakersfield, CA 93307

United Way Staff:

Mari Pérez-Dowling

President and CEO
United Way of Kern County
(Staff Bio's)

* Represents Past Chairs

Our Focus

Early Childhood Literacy

Financial Stability

Health

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