Our Leadership

United Way of San Diego County

Leading Examples

Our leadership is deeply committed to transforming the lives of San Diego’s children, young adults, and families. Each has chosen a career path that puts community first, values collaboration, and supports UWSD’s vision for a brighter future.

We align with our partners around common goals and leverage resources—including grants, data, and partner experience—to help resolve inequities in education and employment for all San Diegans.

Nancy L. Sasaki

PRESIDENT &
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

For over 35 years, I have demonstrated leadership, compassion, innovation, and excellence in the nonprofit sector, profoundly affecting the lives of the underserved – the poor, working poor, children and homeless.

I currently serve as the CEO of United Way of San Diego County, a nonprofit organization which works to spark breakthrough community action that elevates every child and family toward a brighter future.

Shannon Gonzalez

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

A business executive with 20+ years in finance, accounting, nonprofit auditing, IT, risk management, and human resources, I’m also a collaborative leader.

I oversee UWSD’s financial professionals and support their training and empowerment. I execute sustainable initiatives to meet organizational and business objectives.

James McConchie

VP OF COLLABORATIVE IMPACT

I have devoted my professional life to building a more equitable world by creating and supporting systems that help all individuals flourish in the world around them. In my current role I oversee education and economic mobility initiatives focused on supporting underserved youth in navigating toward thriving adulthood and helping individuals achieve economic empowerment.

I am passionate about developing strategies and collaboratives that can help people develop the skills and competencies that contribute to a thriving community, as well as effectively analyzing these efforts to ensure that organizations and entities are continuously improving their outcomes related to positive development.