EMPOWERING LATINAS IN THE IE

Rossina Gallegos facilitates and manages the charitable contribution and the Foundation grant making for Los Angeles and Orange County. She also implements strategies, tactics and programs to maximize the talent and availability of Union Bank employees with the needs of low-and moderate-income communities. Rossina’s community outreach work heightens Union Bank’s presence to address the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act commitment, public image opportunities, and employees’ desire for engagement.

Rossina joined Union Bank in 1981, and during her tenure, she has served in various positions in small business lending, Special Assets management and Multicultural Markets. Prior to 2020, Rossina managed the charitable contributions and community outreach in Orange County, San Diego and the Inland Empire; thus, making her familiar with the issues affecting most markets in Southern California.

Rossina is active with numerous civic and community organizations. She is the President of the Board of the Santa Ana College Foundation and serves on the board of the Orange County Children Therapeutic Arts Center. She is also on the Advisory Board of the National Latina Business-Women Association-Inland Empire Chapter, the Orange County Community Housing Corporation, the Affordable Housing Clearing House, the National Hispanic Business-Women Association, the Hispanic Education Endowment Fund, and the Orange County Human Relations. She has been the recipient of many awards throughout her professional career.

Rossina holds a B.A. from Colegio Europeo from Guatemala City, and an A.A. with emphasis in Accounting from Los Angeles City College. She has also received formal training in Banking through the American Bankers Association and other reputable institutions.

Rossina is married and has two adult children.