Hilda has been a member of CommUnify’s Board of Directors since September 2024. Ms. Zacarías attended Allan Hancock Community College and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting emphasis, from Cal Poly State University – San Luis Obispo.  She has been recognized as a Distinguished Alumni of Allan Hancock College and received the Distinguished Service Award from Cal Poly.  She received her Master’s in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 2006.  She is recognized as a Certified Public Accountant by the California State Board of Accountancy (License #123780).

With almost 30 years of income tax experience, Ms. Zacarías has taught at both Allan Hancock College and Cal Poly.  Ms. Zacarías also serves the community as an elected Trustee of Allan Hancock College where she was elected in 2012 and reelected in 2016, 2020 and 2024.  She has served on the boards of directors of over a dozen nonprofit organizations.  She is fluent in both English and Spanish.  Ms. Zacarías has trained Boards of Directors and staff of non-profits in accounting for non-profits, program development and community engagement.

Ms. Zacarías supports the health of small businesses and nonprofits, especially family child care homes, non-profit organizations, and family owned businesses.

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