Scott Moak. Courtesy photo

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Scott Moak of West Sacramento has been named to the board of directors for United Way California Capital Region. 

Moak brings 18 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and is a trained marriage and family therapist.

Now in his sixth season as vice-president with Sacramento Republic FC, Moak previously served as executive director of the Sacramento Kings Foundation.

The voice of the Sacramento Kings since 2002, Moak is featured in NBA2K (2022 to 2025). He also co-hosts Studio40 Live on Fox40 and founded Rau Moak Partners, a boutique branding consultancy.

Moak is the longest-serving commissioner on the First 5 Sacramento Commission.

He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Davis and a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from University of Phoenix.

Moak is one of six community leaders across the region who joined United Way's board of directors last month. 

"I'm thrilled to welcome these incredible leaders to our board. Each of them brings deep expertise and a heart for community, and I'm excited for the impact we'll make together," said Dr. Dawnté Early, president and CEO, United Way California Capital Region. "At United Way, we know lasting change takes collaboration and these board members are exactly who we need to help lead this work into the future." 

United Way California Capital Region has been a driving force across the region for more than 100 years, listening, responding and taking comprehensive action to meet local needs.

From advancing youth opportunities and helping youth excel in school to strengthening local communities and investing in families' financial security and health, United Way mobilizes communities to build a future where everyone can reach their full potential and thrive.

Working across Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties, the local United Way provides books and literacy tutoring, addresses housing and food security, leads the region's largest tax preparation initiative, works with foster youth across school districts, launched the region's first guaranteed income program and leads the Community Schools initiative in West Sacramento.

To donate to the nonprofit United Way, go online to www.YourLocalUnitedWay.org.