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Emma Garcia

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Chief Community Development & Engagement Officer at Valley of the Sun United Way
📍 Greater Phoenix Area, United States

Emma is the Chief Community Development & Engagement Officer at Valley of the Sun United Way. With over 20 years of experience, she is a corporate social responsibility executive who previously oversaw more than $55 million in philanthropic giving at Desert Financial Credit Union. People describe her as an experienced, passionate, and exceptional leader.

Outside of work, Emma is a proud mother of three adult children. She enjoys cooking traditional Mexican meals and exploring Arizonas hiking trails with her husband. She also volunteers her time as a board member for the nonprofit organizations Wildfire and Rooted Sol.

Emma has been recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal as both a "Philanthropist of the Year" and a "Diversity Champion. "

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Chief Community Development & Engagement Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Phoenix Area, United States
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Corporate Philanthropy
As a social impact strategist, she has managed grant-making initiatives and led programs that awarded over $55 million in corporate and philanthropic giving.
Community Development
Her entire career is focused on improving community health, education, and workforce development, currently leading the "Mighty Change 2026" initiative for Maricopa County.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Chief Community Development & Engagement Officer
Valley of the Sun United Way
7-2021 - 9-2023
AVP, Community Relations & Engagement
Desert Financial Credit Union
1-2017 - 7-2021
AVP Community Development & Desert Financial Foundation Executive Director
Desert Financial Credit Union
2-2014 - 12-2017
AVP Community Development
Desert Financial Credit Union
8-2012 - 1-2014
Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Community Development
Desert Financial Credit Union
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Emma Garcia appointed Chief Community Development and Engagement Officer. Featured in Valley of the Sun United Way (vsuw.org)
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Valley of the Sun United Way names new chief community development & engagement officer. Featured in Your Valley (yourvalley.net)
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Education
1991 - 1996
Bachelor of Arts
University of California, Berkeley
Sustainable Business Strategy
Harvard Business School Online
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