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

Lupe Alaniz – East Bay

Tel: 510.773.8362
Email: galaniz@theedfund.org

Nico Sigler – Bay Area and South Bay

Tel: 310.985.7618
Email: nsigler@theedfund.org

Jessica LeGrand – Sacramento and North State

Tel: 510.823.5635
Email: jlegrand@theedfund.org

Azucena Zamora – Central Valley and Bakersfield

Tel: 510.502.5459
Email: azamora@theedfund.org

Olivia Rocha – Job Developer

Tel: 510.988.9278
Email: orocha@theedfund.org

Southern California

Isaac Lopez – Los Angeles, Ventura and Central Coast

Tel: 510.899.3746
Email: ilopez@theedfund.org

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