Meet Our Staff
Welcome to our "Meet Our Staff" page! We are a small, but committed team of passionate people who strive everyday to make a difference in our community. This comes down to aligning our personal experiences, education and professional acumen to supporting those in difficult life circumstances. We welcome ALL people from ALL walks of life who need help--you just have to be ready to put the work in to make your life better!
Dr. Alía A. Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer
Doctorate in Public Administration
Master’s in Public Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Human Development
Certified Domestic Violence Advocate
Certified Facilitator: Parent Project- Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior
Read Alia's Bio
Dr. Alía A. Rodriguez has been serving the public for 18+ years throughout Riverside County. Her experiences in local government and the non-profit sectors give her a unique set of skills that have been proven to improve cultures, processes, and policies in the organizations she has worked with. She is the CEO and Domestic Violence Advocate at the Corona-Norco United Way, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, a long time Adjunct Professor in the History and Government Department for California Baptist University and is also the CEO of her own consulting company, Alia Rodriguez Independent Advising (ARIA). Additionally, she serves on various boards, commissions, and committees throughout the County including Corona Regional Medical Center, the Community Action Partnership, the Chair of the Corona Chamber of Commerce Executive Leadership Roundtable and is active in The Grove Community Church, as Women’s Bible Study Table Lead and a volunteer cashier at The Hub. Dr. Rodriguez offers a culmination of intangible characteristics that set her apart from other professionals. Rooted in authenticity, she is extraordinarily driven, well-spoken, trustworthy, humble, transparent, objective, respectful and possesses an unparalleled work ethic and an ability to adapt to any setting or situation. She and her husband have 2 children, 2 rescue dogs and live in the City of Riverside.
Education:
Doctorate in Public Administration, California Baptist University, Riverside, CA
Master of Public Administration, California Baptist University, Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, California State University, San Bernardino, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Human Development, California State University, San Bernardino, CA
Professional Experiences:
Corona-Norco United Way, Chief Executive Officer
Alia Rodriguez Independent Advising, Chief Executive Officer
City of Riverside Fire Department, Administrative Services Manager
City of Eastvale, Senior Management Analyst/Public Information Officer
City of Moreno Valley, Emergency Management Program Manager
County of Riverside, Office of Emergency Services, Emergency Services Coordinator
County of Riverside, Senior Public Safety Communications Officer (9-1-1 Dispatcher)
Volunteerism:
California Baptist University Diversity Committee, 2023
Corona Regional Medical Center, Governing Board of Director
Community Action Partnership, Appointed Commissioner, Vice-Chair 2022
Corona Chamber of Commerce, Executive Leadership Roundtable, Chair 2021/2022
The Grove Community Church, Women’s Bible Study Leader
The Grove Community Church, The Hub, Cashier/Server
Maribel Carmona, Program Director Domestic Violence
Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science
Certified Domestic Violence Advocate
Prevention and Relationship Education Program Specialist
Data Management & Systems Analyst
Curriculum Development
Read Maribel's Bio
Maribel Carmona is the Domestic Violence Program Manager at the Corona Norco United Way. She works with victims and survivors of Domestic Violence and their children supporting them to break the cycles of domestic violence and their transition to a violence-free life and is certified by the State of California as Domestic Violence Advocate. Focusing on healthy relationships and education, she has supported the community by working for different non-profit organizations and the Moorpark School District. Prior to that she worked 14 years in local government organizations as a Technology and Information Analyst and Project Manager. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Baja California. Maribel has re-developed the domestic violence curriculum so that it is tailored to the specific needs of the clients focusing on the quality of services.
Nancy Bouhebent, Program Manager Domestic Violence
Bachelor of Science in Education
Certified Domestic Violence Advocate (En Español)
Domestic Violence Support Group Lead Facilitator (En Español)
Women's Support Group Lead
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Nancy Bouhebent is a Program Specialist for the Domestic Violence Program within the Corona-Norco United Way. She is a certified Domestic Violence Advocate collaborating with victims to raise awareness of their situation and achieve change. Nancy received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the National University of Lujan in Argentina. In her 22 years of teaching, she was a kindergarten teacher, a high school teacher, and an instructor at the National University of Jose C. Paz. At the university level, she taught Investigative Methodology, History, and Study Techniques. Nancy is passionate about education, especially educating the community about domestic violence and getting to the root cause. Working alongside victims of domestic violence is a social commitment that Nancy develops with passion and gratitude.
Fabiola Carrillo, Administrative Assistant (Intern)
Associates Degree, Liberal Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Community Service Leader, City of Corona