Meet Our Business Development Specialists
Education Fund Business Development Specialists (BDS) serve as a vital link between the Education Fund and our members, working directly in facilities to ensure members understand and make the most of their Education Fund benefits. Their outreach helps ensure that every eligible member has access to the tools and resources they need to succeed.
Learners in California can reach out to their region’s BDS team member for general program information, help with MyEdFund portal setup, application assistance for on-demand programs, and application status updates. Our BDS team can also help with facility-specific needs like department visits, union/employer presentations, and developing training opportunities.
View bios and contact information below, organized by region.
For assistance with application and enrollment questions regarding Education & Advancement programs (College Courses, Tuition Support, Wage Replacement, & more), appointment-related needs like rescheduling/cancelling, certain Continuing Education programs like TEAS or NHA exam resources, and job-readiness resources like access to tutor.com or resume editing help, please reach out to your assigned Career Counselor via MyEdFund. For those outside of California, please contact your Regional Coordinator for assistance.
Northern California
Southern California
Pablo Barrios – Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire
Tel: 323.547.4070
Email: pbarrios@theedfund.org
Carl Van Williams – Inglewood, Orange County, and Encino
Tel: 510.332.3274
Email: cvanwilliams@theedfund.org
Sareth Elizarraras-Huerta – Member2Member Coordinator
Tel: 213.479.9646
Email: sehuerta@theedfund.org





